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Local food blogger to appear on Rachael Ray Show

January 21, 2015
Local food blogger to appear on Rachael Ray Show

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SILVER LAKE — Gina Ferwerda has many talents, and one of them is cooking delicious food. Her culinary expertise has landed her a spot on the popular Rachael Ray Show, which will air Thursday, Jan. 22, on WOOD TV, channel 8, at 2 p.m. “I was very excited when I received the phone call from…

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Sheriff’s office warns: Beware of counterfeit money

January 21, 2015
Sheriff’s office warns: Beware of counterfeit money

OCEANA COUNTY — Counterfeit money used at businesses in the southern portion of the county were turned in to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Jan. 20, and police are warning businesses and residents to be on the lookout for them. “The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office received complaints as of yesterday of suspicious $20 and $50 bills that had been…

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Governor outlines vision of Michigan in state of the state address.

January 20, 2015

LANSING – Michigan will create an environment in which all residents can succeed, regardless of their stage in life, through a strategic realignment of government services and unparalleled public-private collaboration, Gov. Rick Snyder said during his fifth State of the State address. The governor outlined his vision for focusing government on people rather than programs, with the support of new,…

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Embezzlement from medical facility totals approximately $5,000

January 20, 2015
Embezzlement from medical facility totals approximately $5,000

HART — Judy Kumzi, 49, of 310 Wood St., Hart, is accused of embezzling approximately $5,000 from the Oceana County Medical Care Facility, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon. Kumzi was arrested by the Hart Police Department Friday, Jan. 16, for a felony of embezzlement over $1,000/ under $20,000 from OCMCF and arraigned in 78th District Court. The crime was reported…

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Domestic assaults top sheriff office activity

January 20, 2015
Domestic assaults top sheriff office activity

HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office handled a total of 63 calls from Saturday, Jan. 17, through Monday, Jan. 19, including the following: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015: – 5:48 a.m., domestic assault, 2700 block of Forest St. – 2:51 p.m., reckless driving, W. Shelby Rd. and S. 64th Ave. – 6:42 p.m., domestic assault, 1600 block of S. 44th…

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