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Dog perishes in blaze; owners not home when house caught fire

August 15, 2015
Dog perishes in blaze; owners not home when house caught fire

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY TWP. — A dog died in a house fire Saturday afternoon, Aug. 15, at the northeast corner of Oceana Drive and Buchanan Road, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. The homeowners were not home at the time the fire ignited, which was shortly before 1 p.m., and fire personnel were still trying to contact…

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West Shore fall kick off celebration.

August 14, 2015
West Shore fall kick off celebration.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – A campus-wide event for all new and returning students and parents will be held at West Shore Community College on Thurs., August 20, from 5 – 8 p.m. “WSCC Connections: Fall Kick-Off Celebration,” is a free event and open to all students and their parents. Students who are new to WSCC and first-time college students are…

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Still time to sign up for classes at WSCC.

August 14, 2015
Still time to sign up for classes at WSCC.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – There’s still time to choose classes for the upcoming fall semester at West Shore Community College. New students can get their paperwork started and sign up for orientation and pre-advised returning students can receive advising and register for classes on the spot. Open advising sessions and registration have been scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m.…

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Laser pointed at helicopter

August 13, 2015
Laser pointed at helicopter

GOLDEN TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a green laser light that was pointed at a helicopter near Upper Silver Lake early Thursday morning, Aug. 13, but deputies were not able to locate the alleged culprit. “This morning at 12:25 a.m., Central Dispatch gave our deputies information that an individual from Lockheed Martin Flight Control…

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West Michigan Insurance has been serving area for almost 100 years.

August 13, 2015
West Michigan Insurance has been serving area for almost 100 years.

We would like to welcome our newest advertiser, West Michigan Insurance, with offices in Shelby, Hesperia and Rockford. Established in 1924, West Michigan Insurance is an independent agency that serves over 3,000 individuals and 300 businesses across Michigan. You can find out more information at www.westmichiganins.com or call: Shelby, 231-861-4195; Hesperia, 231-854-5555 or Rockford, 616-866-3180. We appreciate each of our…

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