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Amish girl riding bike killed when hit by SUV

January 7, 2024

Amish girl riding bike killed when hit by SUV A 15-year-old Amish girl was killed while riding a bicycle on Skeels Road near 192nd Avenue Friday evening, Jan. 5, and her 17-year-old brother was seriously injured after they were hit by an SUV, according to the Michigan State Police. “Preliminary investigation shows that an SUV, driven by a 35-year-old female,…

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Firefighters find ‘large levels’ of carbon monoxide in home

January 7, 2024

Firefighters find ‘large levels’ of carbon monoxide in home No functioning smoke or carbon monoxide detectors were in the house SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from three departments responded to a home in the 4000 block of Baker Road Saturday night, Jan. 6, and discovered “large levels” of carbon monoxide, according to the Shelby-Benona Fire Department. “Just after (9:30 p.m.) this…

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‘Be the Light’ night hike set for Jan. 11

January 5, 2024

‘Be the Light’ night hike set for Jan. 11 ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — The Oceana Conservation District is hosting its “Be the Light” night hike Thursday, Jan. 11, at Gales Pond County Park, 49 E. Fillmore Rd.  The candlelit trail will be open from 6-7 p.m. followed by a campfire, weather permitting. There is no cost for the self-guided hike, however…

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Moolenaar staff available to assist citizens

January 5, 2024

Moolenaar staff available to assist citizens Staff members from the office of Michigan Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Midland) will host meeting times in January across the Second District that he represents. “Constituents can sit down to discuss personal casework issues they are having with a federal agency,” states a press release from Moolenaar’s office. “Constituents who cannot attend one of the…

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Early voting for primary election begins Feb. 17

January 5, 2024

Early voting for primary election begins Feb. 17 Ballots will be cast at the Oceana County Courthouse By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Michigan voters approved a constitutional amendment during the November 2022 election that gives voters the right to vote early and in person at early voting sites before statewide and federal elections. This new state voting option…

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