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SHS closed Thursday for COVID-19 contact tracing.

November 4, 2020

SHS closed Thursday for COVID-19 contact tracing. SHELBY — School officials announced that Shelby High School will be closed Thursday, Nov. 5, to complete COVID-19 contact tracing. The following notification was posted on the Shelby High School Facebook page Wednesday evening, Nov. 4: “Good evening. Shelby High School will be closed tomorrow November 5, 2020 to complete the contact tracing…

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City hosts drive-by reception for outgoing council members.

November 4, 2020

City hosts drive-by reception for outgoing council members. Mayor Ron LaPorte retires after 35 years. HART— Hart Mayor Ron LaPorte is retiring from the Hart City Council after serving the city in many different capacities since 1985. Three other council members — Joe Frontiera, Steve Hegedus and Jason La Fever — conclude their current service to the city following the…

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Pentwater voters pass fire millage.

November 4, 2020

Pentwater voters pass fire millage. PENTWATER — A millage proposal to fund an aerial apparatus for the Pentwater Fire Department received a thumb’s up from voters during the general election Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to a press release issued by PFD. “Pentwater Fire Department is pleased to announce the successful passage of its ballot measure of .5 mils for six…

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West Shore Bank begins 12th annual Spirit of Giving campaign. 

November 3, 2020

West Shore Bank begins 12th annual Spirit of Giving campaign.  LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has begun its 12th annual Spirit of Giving campaign that will raise funds to donate Christmas meals to local families in Mason, Manistee, Oceana and Benzie counties. Each year West Shore Bank partners with area grocery stores and food pantries. Last year, the fundraiser provided…

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LSD dealer faces jail term.

November 2, 2020

LSD dealer faces jail term. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 28-year-old Grand Rapids man faces up to four months in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 2, to delivery/manufacture of a schedule 1, 2, 3 drug — lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Steven Michael Nixon testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that he made a…

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