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9 injured in van vs. car crash

November 16, 2015
9 injured in van vs. car crash

FERRY TWP. — A total of nine people received non-life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash Sunday, Nov. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of M-20 and 154th Avenue, according to a press release issued by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Monday afternoon. “Oceana County deputies were dispatched to an unknown accident,” the press release states. “A second call to…

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Boil water alert lifted

November 15, 2015
Boil water alert lifted

SHELBY — The boil water alert issued by the Village of Shelby Thursday, Nov. 12, has been lifted. Shelby Village Clerk Julie Schultz announced in an email message issued shortly before noon Sunday, Nov. 15, the alert has been lifted and the water is safe to drink. The village issued a boil water alert Thursday due to the water system…

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‘Pentwater Trail’ advocates begin next steps

November 14, 2015
‘Pentwater Trail’ advocates begin next steps

Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — A group of avid bicyclists and area government officials seeking to improve the safety of U.S. Bicycle Route 35 between Pentwater and Hart have agreed on next steps during a recent meeting.   Attendees have dubbed the stretch “Pentwater Trail.” They would like to see a five-mile long, 8- to 10-foot…

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WSCC honor society to hold food drive.

November 13, 2015

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – The holiday season is a time of togetherness and cheer, but for some high school students in our area, it can also be a time of hunger. West Shore Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honors society for two-year college students, is holding a food drive to make sure that area…

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78th District Court sentencings

November 13, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Morgan James Pearson, 18, of 160 E. East St., Walkerville, was found guilty Oct. 26 of littering – objects in path of vehicle. He was sentenced to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed;…

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