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Driver in deadly crash said she swerved to avoid hitting a cat

January 26, 2024

Driver in deadly crash said she swerved to avoid hitting a cat By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The driver of a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee who struck and killed a 16-year-old Amish girl riding a bicycle on Skeels Road west of 192nd Avenue, Jan. 5, told police “she had swerved to miss a cat” and when she…

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County board approves $1/hour raise for deputies

January 26, 2024

County board approves $1/hour raise for deputies By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART —  The Oceana County Board of Commissioners approved a $1 per hour raise for its sheriff’s deputies and corrections officers during a regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 25. With a shortage of officers nationwide, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office has been feeling the sting. It is hopeful that…

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Hesperia man wins $111,368 lottery

January 25, 2024

Hesperia man wins $111,368 lottery An 84-year-old Hesperia man won a $111,368 Jackpot Slots Fast Cash jackpot while at a Newaygo County bar, according to a press release on www.milotteryconnect.com. James Conley bought the winning ticket, Jan. 16, at Freeman’s Leaky Tap, located at 10193 Dickinson Ave. near Walkerville. “I play Fast Cash a lot, and I bought a ticket…

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Shelby Township consolidates voting precincts

January 25, 2024

Shelby Township consolidates voting precincts SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township will combine voting precincts 1 and 2 for the 2024 election year. “Due to all the changes in the voting laws from Proposal 2-22, it is in the best interest of Shelby Township voters to have a combined precinct,” states a press release from the township. “We will have all…

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Shelby village administrator offered Spring Lake job

January 25, 2024

Shelby village administrator offered Spring Lake job ‘It’s certainly bittersweet to be leaving this community.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council will very likely be searching for a new village administrator soon. The Spring Lake Village Council recently voted to offer the village manager position to Brady Selner, 30, who is currently the Shelby village…

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