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Water woes continue for Hesperia

July 30, 2025

HESPERIA — A water boil advisory for Village of Hesperia residents and businesses has been ongoing since July 21 when a water main break occurred. The village is in the midst of a $23.7 million water improvement project, and an unmarked water main was accidentally hit on the corner of M 120 and Cook Street during work on the project,…

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Police looking for runaway teen

July 29, 2025

UPDATE: Tori has been located and is back home. HART — The Michigan State Police, Hart post, is searching for a missing runaway from the Crystal Valley area, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Tori Shirey, 15,  is 4’11” and weighs 110 pounds and has brown shoulder-length hair. Tori was last seen wearing shorts and a black t-shirt with…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published July 29, 2025

July 29, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Ashley Renee Bozeman, 34, pleaded guilty June 9 to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and was sentenced July 28 to two to 20 years in prison with credit for 68 days served; and $198 in fines and costs. Bozeman also pleaded guilty to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in a…

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Shelby business to receive $25,000 through Match on Main program

July 29, 2025

SHELBY — Tienda La Palma LLC in downtown Shelby will receive a $25,000 state grant through the Match on Main program. Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) is supporting 63 small businesses across Michigan through the MEDC’s Match on Main program, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday, July 29. “The $1.49 million in grants awarded to small local businesses will create resiliency and…

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Oceana County Sheriff’s Office hosts National Night Out Aug. 5

July 29, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is hosting National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4-8 p.m. at Shelby Township Community Park on West Buchanan Road. “Everyone is invited to this event,” stated Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. “Come to meet, engage and interact with our public safety personnel.” “National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police…

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