Gene Kokx receives Master Farmer Award. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. HART — Gene Kokx of Eugene Kokx and Sons Farms has been named recipient of the 2020 Master Farmer Award by the Michigan Vegetable Council. Watch video here This award is presented annually to an…
Suspect at jail hospitalized after inserting suspected meth into body. HART — A 30-year-old New York City man arrested on an outstanding warrant issued in New York State was taken to Mercy Health Muskegon for detox Monday, Dec. 7, after having symptoms of being “highly under the influence” at the Oceana County Jail, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The…
Free flu clinic offered Friday morning. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — A free drive-thru flu vaccine clinic is being offered on Friday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at Mason-Oceana 911, 9160 N. Oceana Dr. The clinic is sponsored by Northwest Michigan Health Services. The clinic is being offered to adults ages 19 and older. The 911 center is…
State extends restrictions LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has extended by 12 days the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities. According to health officials, the additional 12 days will allow the department to determine the full impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on the spread of COVID-19 across Michigan. Under…
Benona Township supervisor recount does not change election. HART — The Oceana County Board of Canvassers conducted a recount Friday, Dec. 4, to recount the votes of the Benona Township supervisor race. The original count was 616 votes for Steven Fleming (Republican) and 279 for Jeff Glover (No Party Affiliation). “After the recount, it was determined that it was 615…
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