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CSC tops felony arraignments.

May 4, 2020

CSC tops felony arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court on felony charges: – Gregory Lawrence Dougherty, 21, of 7169 S. 88th Ave., Rothbury, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP), for a felony of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — victim under 13. Probable cause conference: May 4…

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CMH awarded $4 million federal grant

April 29, 2020
CMH awarded $4 million federal grant

CMH awarded $4 million federal grant LUDINGTON  – West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) is one of 18 behavioral health care systems in Michigan to share more than $54 million in federal funding to expand services. Of the $54 millison, $4 million is earmarked for WMCMH to continue its work as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) through 2022.…

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Lake’s high water level threatens cottages.

April 28, 2020

Lake’s high water level threatens cottages. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Several cottages on School Section Lake near Walkerville are threatened by high water levels, but owners are hopeful their summer homes will survive. The Great Lakes and surrounding inland lakes are experiencing record-high levels. Mark Boertman, who owns two next-door cottages on the south side of the…

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Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion postponed to September.

April 28, 2020

Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion postponed to September. MEARS — “As a result of continued concerns over COVID-19 and in order to deliver the event while protecting the health and safety of our attendees, participants, exhibitors and staff, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion has been postponed,” states a press release from event organizers. The event, which attracts over 1,000…

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Dunes ORV area opening slated for June 3.

April 27, 2020

Dunes ORV area opening slated for June 3. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Visitors to the Silver Lake State Park ORV Area in Oceana County can tentatively plan for an opening date of Wednesday, June 3, states a press release from the DNR. “The decision is in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s extension, through May 15, of her ‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ Executive…

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