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ESD to begin search for new superintendent.

January 4, 2018

ESD to begin search for new superintendent. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD)) has begun the process to hire a new superintendent. Randy Howes, current superintendent, announced his retirement effective June 30, 2018.  He has served as superintendent for five years. The Board of Education has contracted with Michigan Leadership Institute to help guide…

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Plow drivers battling tough winter.

January 4, 2018
Plow drivers battling tough winter.

Plow drivers battling tough winter. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — This winter is starting out as one of the snowiest and coldest winters in recent years, and the Oceana County Road Commission plow drivers are in the front lines of the battle. Oceana County Road Commission Managing Director Mark said his workers totaled 1,760 hours of regular time…

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Gas station manager accused of embezzling over $35,000.

January 4, 2018

Gas station manager accused of embezzling over $35,000. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Shelby woman is accused of embezzling over $35,000 from the Marathon gas station on Shelby Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Store manager Angela Smith faces a felony charge of embezzlement $20,000 or more, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.…

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Closings and cancellations, Jan. 4

January 3, 2018

Closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 are sponsored by Eagle Towing: 231-861-8988. Shelby Public Schools. Montague Public Schools.

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Hesperia couple delivering newspapers rear-ended by suspected drunk driver.

January 3, 2018

Hesperia couple delivering newspapers rear-ended by suspected drunk driver. #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old New Era man driving a pickup truck rear-ended a Hesperia couple in an SUV while they were delivering newspapers on Oceana Drive near Water Road Saturday evening, Dec. 30. The New Era man is suspected of drunk driving, and his blood test results are pending,…

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