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Congressman Moolenaar accepting intern applications

October 29, 2025

The office of Congressman John Moolenaar is currently accepting applications for internship positions available in Caledonia, Clare, and Washington, D.C. The internship program is open to college students and recent graduates who are interested in learning more about our nation’s legislative process and the day-to-day operations of a Congressional office. Opportunities are available beginning in January 2026 in all three…

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Deputies busy with OWI, fleeing/eluding arrests

October 29, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025: Midnight, a 45-year-old Rothbury man was cited for failure to report a car/deer accident and unlawful possession of a deer, 88th Avenue and Winston Road, Grant Township. 4:48 p.m., assault,…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Oct. 28, 2025

October 28, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Bobby Jo Scheel, 44, pleaded guilty June 9 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced Oct. 27 to 10 months in jail with credit for four days served; one and a half years probation; electronic monitoring; and $598 in fines and costs. – Ryan Joseph Anthony,…

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Hesperia school district asks voters to approve bond issue Nov. 4

October 28, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — Voters in the Hesperia Community Schools district will consider a $11.7 million bond issue for upgrades throughout the district, such as adding a secure entrance to the high school, resurfacing the track and updates to the football stadium, Tuesday, Nov. 4. The bond proposal is not expected to increase the current debt millage…

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Smith & Eddy Insurance can help navigate Medicare

October 28, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance is among several insurance agencies across the country helping people ages 65 and over navigate Medicare. The current Medicare enrollment period began Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. “There’s a lot of noise out there,” said Ed Forfinski, agent at Smith & Eddy. “There are a lot of TV commercials and other advertisements…

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