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2 facing charges in meth lab bust; 1 is wanted by police

January 28, 2015

GREENWOOD TWP. — A Hesperia man is facing several charges following a multi-agency meth lab bust, and a Twin Lake woman is wanted by police in connection to the crime. Jay Jacob Ball of Hesperia had a preliminary exam in 78th District Court Monday, Jan. 26, states a press release issued Wednesday evening, Jan. 28, by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement…

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Local families to appear on Rachael Ray Show

January 27, 2015
Local families to appear on Rachael Ray Show

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SILVER LAKE — In less than a week since local food blogger and businesswoman Gina Ferwerda’s appearance on the popular Rachael Ray Show, her daughter Ariana and friend Alicia Kolenda will be on the show Wednesday, Jan. 28. Gina Ferwerda’s video appeared on the show last Thursday, Jan. 22, when she prepared her “Defend the…

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High school improvements focus of bond election

January 27, 2015
High school improvements focus of bond election

See video here. By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A high school that has had few renovations since it was built nearly 60 years ago is the focus of a 2-mill bond issue set to go before Hart Public School voters Tuesday, May 5. Making the campus better for “our kids, our community, our future” is the goal, said…

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Quick action saves home from chimney fire

January 27, 2015
Quick action saves home from chimney fire

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. CLAYBANKS TWP. — Sharon Rabe was just about to leave her home at 6263 S. 36th Ave. and head to bible study Tuesday, Jan. 27, at around 8 a.m. when her son John alerted her that flames were shooting out of their chimney. Sharon immediately called 911, and fire crews from Grant Township and Shelby-Benona…

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Bomb squad removes live grenade from garage

January 26, 2015
Bomb squad removes live grenade from garage

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — A live grenade believed to be roughly 60 years old that was discovered in a residential garage Sunday afternoon, Jan. 25, was turned over to the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad Monday, Jan. 26. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office and the Shelby-Benona Fire Department were dispatched to the residence in the 200 block…

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