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New Era man faces jail for home invasion.

March 8, 2021

New Era man faces jail for home invasion. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 43-year-old New Era man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8, to a felony of third-degree home invasion. Bradley James Skofic, Sr., whose last address was listed as 3110 W. Tahoe Trail, admitted that he entered his ex-girlfriend’s house Dec. 27 in Claybanks…

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Shelby woman faces jail for selling cocaine.

March 8, 2021

Shelby woman faces jail for selling cocaine. HART — A 51-year-old Shelby woman faces a jail term of up to five months after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8, to one felony count of delivery/manufacture of narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams. Mary Beth Shaver, of 182 6th St., testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that…

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DHD#10 expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility including residents aged 50+.

March 4, 2021

DHD#10 expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility including residents aged 50+. Effective immediately, District Health Department #10 is opening up eligibility for all frontline essential workers, all adults aged 50 and older, and caregivers of individuals with special needs to register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.  DHD#10 will continue to prioritize seniors 65+ who are on its waiting list first.  Frontline/essential workers…

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Fire destroys home.

March 4, 2021

Fire destroys home. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — A family of five lost its home due to a fire Wednesday night, March 3, said Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. No humans were injured in the blaze at 1295 Water Road, although a pet dog likely died, Fuehring said. Another pet dog was saved from the fire, however. The…

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Great Lakes Energy People Fund grant applicants being accepted. 

March 4, 2021

Great Lakes Energy People Fund grant applicants being accepted.  The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting letters of interest and grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its local service area for the spring grant cycle. Letters of interest are due by April 1. If the letter of interest is approved, the applicant can then submit a grant application by…

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