Sheriff warns residents about phone scam. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast is warning residents that a phone scam is making its rounds in the area, and citizens should be careful to not fall victim to it. Senior citizens are being targeted, Mast said, and in some cases, the scam has been successful. “They will…
Shoreline erosion creating wave of concern. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WHITEHALL — Nearly 100 area residents gathered at the White Lake Community Library Wednesday evening, Jan. 29, to hear from experts about water issues, including shoreline erosion. Lake Michigan’s near-record high water level is causing serious erosion problems along the shoreline. Several homes and cottages are in peril of falling…
Hesperia applies for HGTV’s Home Town Takeover. By Michelle Allen, Roxanne Kammer, and Jennifer Sherburn. HESPERIA — What do renovation, the HGTV television channel, and the Village of Hesperia have in common? A group of caring and motivated residents are putting together an application for HGTV’s next big series called “Home Town Takeover” in hopes of revitalizing the small community.…
Pentwater schools closed Friday due to illness. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Schools will be closed Friday, Jan. 31, due to illness. Athletic events scheduled for Thursday evening, Jan. 30, have also been canceled. This story is copyrighted © 2020, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. No portion of this story or images…
Hesperia schools to undergo ‘thorough cleaning’ during illness closure. HESPERIA — Hesperia Community Schools are closed the remainder of the week due to influenza and other illnesses. District Superintendent Vaughn White said the school building will receive “a thorough cleaning by an enhanced custodial staff.” “We are a district with all schools under one roof with 900 students K-12 hosting…
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