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Home damaged overnight by woodstove fire.

November 20, 2021

Home damaged overnight by woodstove fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A two-story farmhouse at 2590 S. 186th Ave. was damaged by a fire caused by a woodstove Saturday, Nov. 20, around 2 a.m., said Hesperia Fire Chief Bob Eichenberg. Approximately 20 firefighters from Hesperia, Ferry Township, Walkerville and Fremont fire departments responded to the scene. No one was…

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Tiger Pride: Community works together to provide Thanksgiving meals for those in need.

November 19, 2021

Tiger Pride: Community works together to provide Thanksgiving meals for those in need. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools Food Service Director Mary Rose Vanas and her dedicated team of food service employees and community volunteers are making sure that local families in…

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News alert: Pickup truck rollover crash on 102nd Avenue.

November 18, 2021

News alert: Pickup truck rollover crash on 102nd Avenue. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Life EMS and Grant Township Fire Department were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on 102nd Avenue near Wilke Road Thursday, Nov. 18, shortly after 7 p.m. The caller reported that a pickup truck went off the road and hit a tree. Minor injuries reported.

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78th District Court sentencings, Nov. 18, 2021.

November 18, 2021

78th District Court sentencings, Nov. 18, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Jacob Thomas Springer, 21, of 1024 E. Riley Thompson Rd., Muskegon, was found guilty Nov. 8 of disorderly person — jostling and was sentenced to 90 days suspended jail with credit for one day served; $1,420 in restitution;…

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Officer Mantyck awarded for brave actions during standoff with gunman.

November 18, 2021

Officer Mantyck awarded for brave actions during standoff with gunman. HART — Hart Police Officer Elizabeth Mantyck was recently presented the American Police Hall of Fame Commendation Award by Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar for her actions during an incident involving a barricaded gunman last August.   “Officer Mantyck distinguished herself by effectively controlling the incident and isolating the scene which…

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