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August 8, 2023

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Weekend police news, Aug. 7, 2023

August 7, 2023

Weekend police news, Aug. 7, 2023 The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Aug. 4, 2023: 11:58 a.m., larceny theft of a yellow and mint colored Margaritaville bicycle with a matching seat and basket, 5300 block of 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. The bike is valued at $100. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023: 10:50 p.m., felonious assault,…

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Deputy Simon named Shelby school resource officer

August 7, 2023

Deputy Simon named Shelby school resource officer ‘Deputy Simon has been an assistant varsity baseball coach, and it’s not a stretch to say he bleeds purple. There are not enough good things to say about Deputy Simon, and we know he will be a great member to the team in Shelby.’ Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools…

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DAR donates US flag to library 

August 7, 2023

DAR donates US flag to library  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor PENTWATER — A wind storm knocked down the Pentwater Township Library’s American flag last April, and help was quickly offered to replace it. Thanks to a collaboration of the Michigan Dunes Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution and the newly-reorganized Friends of the Pentwater Library, a new…

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Joe Conkle takes the reins as Walkerville’s new superintendent

August 3, 2023

Joe Conkle takes the reins as Walkerville’s new superintendent By Allison Scarbrough, Editor WALKERVILLE — Walkerville’s new superintendent has an agricultural, military and sports background, and he’s an Oceana County native. Joe Conkle, 39, took the top job at Walkerville Public Schools, July 1, when Dr. Tom Langdon retired.  Conkle, who served as Walkerville’s K-12 principal for five years prior…

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