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Village suggests running water to prevent frozen pipes.

January 21, 2019

Village suggests running water to prevent frozen pipes. #ShelbyVillage SHELBY – The Village of Shelby is encouraging residents to run water from their faucets to prevent pipes from freezing in their homes. “With these extremely cold temperatures, you may want to consider letting your water run if you have had problems with frozen pipes in the past,” states a post…

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Near family providing three generations of public service.

January 21, 2019

Near family providing three generations of public service. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – Andy Near grew up watching his dad, Ken Near, routinely attend Shelby Township Board meetings. Andy – following in his father’s footsteps – serves as a Shelby Village Council trustee. Now, a third-generation Near family member begins her tenure in public service as Andy’s 26-year-old daughter…

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Huizenga to hold coffee hour in Hart Monday.

January 20, 2019
Huizenga to hold coffee hour in Hart Monday.

Huizenga to hold coffee hours in Hart Monday. HART — Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) will hold a coffee hour with constituents Monday, Jan. 21 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 12 S. State St. Huizenga represents Michigan’s 2nd congressional district, which includes Oceana County.

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019

January 20, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 This list may be updated. Hart Public Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools Oceana Christian School West Shore Educational Service District (including ESD)

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78th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 20, 2019.

January 20, 2019

78th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 20, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Ray Curtis Hamilton, 35, of 1757 Smith St., Muskegon, was found guilty Jan. 7 of operating while intoxicated and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year; outpatient treatment; and $1,180 in fines, costs…

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