Accused killer’s case heads to trial By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The case against a 33-year-old Muskegon man accused of shooting and killing a 28-year-old man with a handgun last June is heading to trial in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court. Carlos Andres Sanchez, who is lodged in the Oceana County Jail on a $500,000 cash bond, appeared in…
Ludington Hospital named a ‘Gold Level Provider’ of Safe Sitter instruction LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, part of Corewell Health, has been notified that its Community Services department has been named a Gold Level Safe Sitter Provider, the highest level that can be achieved. “The Safe Sitter class is important because if a child is choking, stops breathing, or…
Fire department awarded $28,000 grant for UTV By Allison Scarbrough, Editor GRANT TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Fire and Rescue was awarded a $28,000 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase a 2022 Polaris Ranger utility terrain vehicle. The UTV, also called a side-by side, joined the fire department’s now eight-vehicle fleet, March 23. “We’ve been talking about getting…
Community involvement is key to child abuse prevention Dear Editor, We all share a responsibility for the wellbeing and healthy development of children and their families, as it is crucial for the future health of Oceana County. This year’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month is the perfect time to help people understand that prevention only happens in partnership. According to…
Newman promoted to assistant chief, 2 firefighters join Hesperia dept. HESPERIA — Jason Newman, a 15-year veteran of the Hesperia Area Fire Department, was promoted to assistant chief Wednesday, April 5. Josh Hawk and Seth Barrs completed their training to join the department as firefighters. Newman served as captain the previous seven years and lieutenant four years prior. Hawk and…
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