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School resource officer helps catch fleeing suspect

September 29, 2023

School resource officer helps catch fleeing suspect HESPERIA — Hesperia School Resource Officer Dylan Wimmer helped capture a suspect fleeing from a Newaygo County sheriff’s deputy on the school campus Friday, Sept. 29, around 8:30 a.m. “The individual had been pursued by the deputy beginning at the four-way stop,” said Hesperia Community Schools Superintendent Bryan Mey. “The individual entered the…

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Shelby Fall Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 7

September 29, 2023

Shelby Fall Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 7 SHELBY — The Shelby Fall Festival offers many fun-filled family activities in downtown Shelby Saturday, Oct. 7, including the first-ever Blessing of the Badges ceremony for Oceana County’s first responders. The event schedule includes the following: 9 a.m. — The Ladder 5K and .5K Fun Run Noon — Grand Opening and Shelby…

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Pentwater ‘leads the charge’ with 2 electric school buses

September 29, 2023

Pentwater ‘leads the charge’ with 2 electric school buses By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public School is at the forefront of transportation technology with the arrival of two electric buses that joined the fleet Friday, Sept. 29, thanks to a federal grant. The district was awarded a $790,000 grant for the buses and charging stations through the EPA…

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HPD news, posted Sept. 28, 2023

September 28, 2023

HPD news, posted Sept. 28, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023: 11:33 p.m., alarm, 1000 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, Sept. 22, 2023: 2:36 a.m., disturbance, 300 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 11:01 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 1:08…

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Pentwater Home Tour to benefit COVE     

September 28, 2023

Pentwater Home Tour to benefit COVE                                                                                                                                     PENTWATER — The Pentwater Home Tour, which benefits Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE), is set for Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour includes five beautiful homes located in the Pentwater area, including three near or on Pentwater Lake and another overlooking Lake Michigan. The newly-remodeled Pentwood Cabins will also…

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