Beware of phone scam involving caller identifying himself as a Hart police officer. HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a fundraising phone scam by a caller who claims to be a Hart police officer, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “The caller identifies (himself) as an officer with the Hart Police Department and indicates he is contacting individuals around…
Fruit research station sparks excitement for ag industry. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Approximately 230 community members and agricultural professionals attended the grand opening of the 10,000-square-foot Earl and Linda Peterson West Michigan Research Station Thursday evening, Aug. 5. Located on 68 acres of farmland, the donor-owned station recently completed the multi-million-dollar project. Research at the site will…
Shelby Township Board passes resolution for Hispanic Heritage Month. SHELBY — A unanimous vote for the resolution recognizing Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Shelby Township passed by the township board this week. “Shelby Township recognizes the cultural diversity of our township and the importance of honoring the heritage of the Hispanic community,” said Shelby Township…
Grant Road between 28th and 40th avenues will be closed for 2 weeks. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Grant Road between 28th and 40th avenues will be closed for two weeks beginning Monday, Aug. 9, for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and…
News alert: Crash on Shelby Road. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle crash on Shelby Road near 34th Avenue Thursday, Aug. 5, shortly after 2 p.m.
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