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Blessing of the Badges

October 7, 2023

Blessing of the Badges SHELBY — Local police officers, firefighters and paramedics received a blessing from the Rev. Mike Deblois of the New Era Bible Church Saturday, Oct. 7, during Oceana County’s first-ever Blessing of the Badges ceremony at the Shelby Fall Festival. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for…

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New Era Farmers Market receives $30,000 grant

October 6, 2023

New Era Farmers Market receives $30,000 grant NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers Market received a check for $30,000 from Trinity Health this week. Trinity Health Muskegon Program Implementation Coordinator Michael C. Ramsey presented the check to New Era Farmers Market Manager Sandy Whitaker at the New Era Christian Reformed Church Tuesday, Oct. 3. The grant, which will provide…

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Runaway found safe

October 5, 2023

Runaway found safe Michigan State Police from the Hart post said a 13-year-old girl who ran away from home has been found safe. MSP was searching for Riley Hunter who had last been seen Sept. 30 in Rothbury. MSP reported Thursday afternoon, Oct. 5, that Riley had been found safe.  

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10-year-old bicyclist injured when bike crosses street in front of SUV

October 5, 2023

10-year-old bicyclist injured when bike crosses street in front of SUV HART — A 10-year-old child suffered minor injuries when the child, who was on a bicycle, crossed East Main Street “directly in the lane of travel of a 2015 GMC Yukon” Tuesday, Oct. 3, shortly after 3:30 p.m., according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The accident occurred in…

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Hart man arrested for BB gun incident

October 5, 2023

Hart man arrested for BB gun incident HART — A 61-year-old Hart man faces criminal charges for an incident last week involving a BB gun.  Mark Anthony Swenor, of 104 Washington St., is charged with felonies of carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent and felony firearm — pneumatic gun and two misdemeanors of assault and battery, according to 79th…

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