‘Let No Child Be Forgotten.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — Old Newsies/Goodfellows hit the streets Saturday, Dec. 5, for the annual fundraiser that helps less fortunate children and families during Christmas. Stationed at major intersections, the Old Newsies/News Boys gathered donations from passing motorists. “For 76 years, the Old Newsies have been helping the needy children in Oceana…
PFAS contamination found in mobile home park drinking water. ROTHBURY — PFAS contamination in private drinking water wells was found in the Greenlawn Mobile Home Court Park, at 2725 E. Forrest St., according to District Health Department #10. DHD #10 announced that a virtual meeting to discuss the “ongoing PFAS investigation” is set for Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 6-7:30 p.m.…
Fuehring, Tubbs take over as fire chief, assistant fire chief. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — With the retirement of Jack White as fire chief of the Hart Area Fire Department, Dwight Fuehring was officially appointed as his successor during an exchange of command ceremony Thursday evening, Dec. 3, at the Hart Fire Station. Tim Tubbs was officially appointed assistant…
Man accidentally shoots himself while cleaning gun. OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Rothbury man accidentally shot himself while cleaning his gun Thursday, Nov. 26, shortly before 10 p.m. on Forest Glen Drive, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man’s father called 911, and Life EMS personnel and Oceana County sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene. The man was transported to…
78th District Court sentencings. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Ramon Fekken, 28, of 1969 Ray Rd., New Era, was found guilty Nov. 16 of assault and battery and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for seven days served and $500 in fines and costs. One count…
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