‘Rhetoric’ questioning board’s authority delays election results certification. ‘The disruption resulted in all of the attendees leaving the meeting room.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Oceana County Board of Canvassers did not certify the results of Tuesday’s special election due to a “disruption” prior to the board’s scheduled meeting Wednesday, May 5, according to Oceana County Clerk Amy…
Jail inmates receive COVID-19 vaccine. HART — Eleven of the 47 inmates lodged in the Oceana County Jail were vaccinated for COVID-19 Wednesday, May 5. “District Health Department #10 staff have been working closely with the jail administrator through the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. Staff from DHD#10 came into the jail and gave the vaccinations. Johnson…
Community is ‘vested’ in schools’ future with bond passage. SHELBY – Shelby Public School district voters went to the polls during a special election Tuesday, May 4, and voted 899-642 to pass a 3.64 mill bond proposal. The bond will generate $33 million for district-wide improvements. Key projects include: building a new centralized elementary school for all K-5 students, renovations…
Shelby school bond passes. Voters in the Shelby Public School District passed a 3.64 mill bond proposal Tuesday during the school election, 899-642, unofficially. The millage is expected to generate $33 million for district-wide improvements, including the construction of a new elementary school. The district, which has an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students, operates four school buildings ranging in age…
ESD millage renewal passes. The West Shore Educational Service District’s request for a 1 mill renewal for special education has passed. Voters in Mason, Lake, and Oceana counties all passed the millage, which will raise $3.4 million annually for eight years. Unofficial results were: Mason County, 2,629, yes; 612, no Lake County, 625, yes; 220, no Oceana County, 1,870, yes;…
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