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Snow/leaf mix.

November 7, 2019

Snow/leaf mix. Leaves fall onto snow on the Oceana County Courthouse lawn in Hart Thursday, Nov. 7. Early-arriving snow fell to the ground before many leaves had a chance to hit the ground first in Oceana County.

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3 join CMH board.

November 7, 2019

3 join CMH board. LUDINGTON — Three new members recently joined the West Michigan Community Mental Health (West Michigan CMH) Governing Board. Joining the governing board are Lucinda Shafer of Hart, Dawn Martin of Luther and Mary Alway of Amber Township. “We’re excited to have Lucinda, Dawn and Mary join our governing board,” said Lisa Williams, executive director of West…

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First snowfall of the season wreaks havoc for drivers.

November 6, 2019

First snowfall of the season wreaks havoc for drivers. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY – As heavy, slushy snow blanketed the area with the first accumulating snowfall of the season Wednesday Nov. 6, several motorists found themselves in peril on local roads. Within about two hours late morning, there were five reported vehicle crashes that kept emergency crews…

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Rothbury council OKs 10-year EF permit.

November 5, 2019

Rothbury council OKs 10-year EF permit. #ElectricForestFestival By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY – The Rothbury Village Council approved an amended mass gathering permit for the Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort with a 5-2 vote Monday, Nov. 4, during special session. The permit is a 10-year agreement between the village council and event producers, Madison House. Next year…

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Shelby man pleads guilty to heroin delivery.

November 4, 2019

  Shelby man pleads guilty to heroin delivery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 21-year-old Shelby man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, to possession with intent to deliver less than 50 grams of heroin. Hector Francisco Vasquez-Melchor, of 101 S. 72nd Ave., was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT)…

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