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78th District Court sentencings, Nov. 4, 2021.

November 4, 2021

78th District Court sentencings, Nov. 4, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Ronald Bielski, 74, of 735 Mariwood Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty Nov. 1 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for one day served and $1,205 in fines and costs. Conviction…

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Weare Township approves marijuana dispensaries.

November 3, 2021

Weare Township approves marijuana dispensaries. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Voters approved an ordinance that will allow recreational marijuana facilities in Weare Township with a 219-172 vote Tuesday, Nov. 2. The ordinance will repeal a previously-enacted ordinance that prohibited recreational marijuana sales in the township. Weare Township voters also approved a 2.0 mill renewal for road improvements and maintenance during Tuesday’s election…

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County commissioner districts to be reduced from 7 to 5.

November 3, 2021

County commissioner districts to be reduced from 7 to 5. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Oceana County Reapportionment Committee recently determined that the current format of seven county districts needs to be reduced to five. “In attempting to resolve the issue of reapportionment, the statutory committee comprised of the Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson, Oceana County Treasurer Mary…

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Voters reject Pentwater bond proposal.

November 2, 2021

Voters reject Pentwater bond proposal. PENTWATER — Voters in the Pentwater Public School District soundly rejected a nearly $24 million bond proposal Tuesday, Nov. 2, with a 816-403 vote total, according to Pentwater Superintendent and Principal Scott Karaptian. The bond would have funded improvements to the existing school and construction of a new gym and auditorium, running track and soccer…

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Pentwater, Weare Township voters head to the polls Tuesday.

November 2, 2021

Pentwater, Weare Township voters head to the polls Tuesday. PENTWATER — Voters in the Pentwater Public School District are heading to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2, to vote on a nearly $24 million bond proposal. Meanwhile, Weare Township voters are deciding whether to allow recreational marijuana dispensaries in the township and are voting on a separate millage renewal for roads.…

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