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County board OKs police contract with Hesperia

February 8, 2024

County board OKs police contract with Hesperia By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — It has been years since the Village of Hesperia has had a police force, so Oceana County sheriff’s deputies step in to provide protection. The Oceana County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a one-year contract renewal with the village to continue providing police patrols. The board…

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February 8, 2024

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Dollar Tree store to open in Hart

February 8, 2024

Dollar Tree store to open in Hart By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A new dollar store will be opening in Hart soon after the city’s planning commission approved a site plan last week. “At last Thursday’s meeting, they approved a site plan to construct a Dollar Tree on Polk Road in between the current location of AutoZone and…

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West Shore Wolves win second straight district title

February 8, 2024

West Shore Wolves win second straight district title VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Wolves won their second straight district title, qualifying for a shot at the state championship.  The squad captured the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association (MAHA) District 6 title in the tournament last weekend in Muskegon, after defeating Big Rapids 9-2; Grand Valley Stars 7-0; Kalamazoo Wings White…

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Man who died in apartment fire identified

February 6, 2024

Man who died in apartment fire identified SHELBY — The man who died in an apartment fire Monday night, Feb. 5, has been identified as 38-year-old Erasmo Valencia, according to the Shelby-Benona Fire Department. “The victim, 38-year-old Erasmo Valencia, was extricated from the room at 10:13 p.m. and assisted to the ground via firefighters and turned over to Life EMS…

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