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$23.7 million project to improve water quality in Hesperia

March 22, 2024

Open house Saturday to present plans to the community HESPERIA — Design work is underway for a $23.7 million water system improvement project in the village, and an open house Saturday March 23 from noon to 2 p.m. at the village hall will focus on the project. Construction could begin as early as fall of 2024 on a new well,…

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Winter weather advisory in effect Friday 

March 21, 2024

A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids for several Michigan counties Friday, March 22, including Oceana and Mason counties. Forecasters are predicting 3-7 inches of snow. The advisory is in effect beginning at 3 a.m. Friday until midnight Friday night. Other counties included in the advisory: Muskegon, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta,…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Robert Morris Bulow, 61, of 5361 W. Longbridge Rd., Pentwater; failure to register as a sex offender and failure to comply with sex offender reporting duties. Preliminary exam waived/case bound over to circuit court. – Raymond Howard Denevan, 36, of 2157 W. Bard Rd., Muskegon;…

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Pentwater school asking voters to approve $7.59 million bond May 7

March 21, 2024

‘This proposal will be focusing on nothing more than keeping our students and staff warm, safe and secure.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Pentwater school officials are hoping the “the third time’s a charm,” as the district seeks voter approval of a $7.59 million bond proposal, May 7, for critical school improvements.  This is the third time the…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Christopher Lee Gasparas, 43, of 8776 N. 104th Ave., Pentwater, pleaded guilty March 5 to second-offense domestic violence and was sentenced to 16 days suspended jail with credit for 16 days served; one year probation; no contact with the victim; and $500 in fines and costs. Alice…

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