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Drunk driving death case headed to trial.

May 10, 2021

Drunk driving death case headed to trial. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The drunk driving causing death case against a 45-year-old Fremont man is headed to trial. Judge Bradley G. Lambrix set the case against Joseph Ramiro Auger, of 2534 S. Stone Rd., for trial Aug. 26 and 27,…

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Shelby Township launches new logo, website.

May 7, 2021

Shelby Township launches new logo, website. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A newly rebranded Shelby Township has recently launched its brand-new website, www.shelbytownshipoceana.com. The new website brings all of the resources Shelby Township residents need to one easy-to-navigate platform, including access to news, information, and resources for the community. The rebranding effort began in January as the township board wanted to bring…

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Hart HS principal accepts superintendent position in UP. 

May 6, 2021

Hart HS principal accepts superintendent position in UP.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce has resigned from his position to take a new job at his alma mater in the Upper Peninsula. Bruce has accepted a job as superintendent of Gwinn Public Schools, said Hart Public Schools Superintendent Mark Platt. Bruce has served as…

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Election results certified following disruption during first attempt.

May 6, 2021

Election results certified following disruption during first attempt. HART — The Oceana County Board of Canvassers certified the results of Tuesday’s special election Thursday morning, May 6, following an unsuccessful attempt to do so Wednesday due to a “disruption” prior to the board’s meeting, according to Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson. “The board of canvassers was not able to call…

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Water Road construction project phase completed.

May 6, 2021

Water Road construction project phase completed. Concrete was removed this year, and the road will be repaved next year. HART — The first phase of road work on Water Road has been completed, and the road is now open, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The project is being done in two phases, said Oceana County Road Commission Managing…

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