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Pinwheel Passport program recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 18, 2024

As part of its ongoing commitment to child abuse prevention, the Oceana County Children Trust Michigan Council is introducing the Pinwheel Passport program in Oceana County. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect. Talented student artists from Oceana County have created captivating pinwheel artwork, which will be on display…

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‘First amendment auditors’ hunting for clickbait

April 18, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Four men claiming to be “First Amendment auditors” have been making their rounds locally to bait police, government officials and business people to act unprofessionally and post unflattering videos of them on YouTube. The men, two of whom appear to be middle aged and the other two appear to be in their 20s, are filming…

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Monroe/Longbridge intersection closed until May 17

April 18, 2024

PENTWATER — The intersection of Monroe and Longbridge roads will remain closed for about one month so DTE Energy can replace natural gas pipelines, according to a DTE press release. “DTE is modernizing our natural gas infrastructure to ensure the continued safe and reliable delivery of natural gas in the Pentwater area by replacing approximately 6,000 feet of natural gas…

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Locals fuming over Sunday-only EF wristbands

April 17, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — Several residents who live in close proximity to the Electric Forest Festival voiced their disappointment during a regular meeting of the Rothbury Village Council Tuesday evening, April 16, about the festival organizers’ recent decision to limit their gifted wristbands to Sunday-only entry of the gigantic four-day music festival.  The annual festival attracts over…

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Fire departments receive $5,000 grant for inflatable fire safety house

April 17, 2024

Grant Township Fire Department and Shelby Benona Fire Department will receive a $5,000 grant from the Oceana Community Foundation to purchase an inflatable fire safety house. “These funds, awarded from the Oceana Youth Fund and the Gail Paulus Family Fund at the Community Foundation will support the growth and education of fire safety and prevention in each department’s coverage area,…

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