Political

Contested race for District 1 heats up in Aug. 4 primary.

July 30, 2020

Contested race for District 1 heats up in Aug. 4 primary. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Ron Christians and Terry Dykema are battling for the Republican ticket for District 1 of the Oceana County Board of Commissioners in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4. Adam Kokx filed “no party affiliation” for District 1 and will take on the Republican primary winner…

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VanSingel challenged by Sebolt for state rep.

July 29, 2020

VanSingel challenged by Sebolt for state rep. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. State Representative of the 100th District Scott VanSingel (R-Grant) is being challenged by Andrew Sebolt (R-Hart) in the primary election Aug. 4. The 100th District includes Oceana, Lake and Newaygo counties. OCP sent the candidates questionnaires seeking biographical information, and the following information was provided by each candidate: Scott…

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Walker challenged by Schilleman in District 7.

July 29, 2020

Walker challenged by Schilleman in District 7. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Incumbent Robert Walker is being challenged by Rhonda Schilleman in the Aug. 4 primary for the District 7 county commissioner seat on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners. Both Walker and Schilleman are republicans. District 7 includes Grant and Otto townships and a small portion of Shelby Township and the…

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Township races heat up in August election.

July 24, 2020

Township races heat up in August election. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — There are several races at the township level in the Aug. 4 primary election. In Shelby Township, Star Blohm and Richard Raffaelli are seeking the supervisor position. Five candidates are vying for two trustee positions: Dianne Blohm, Caleb Coulter, Scott Meyers, Kenneth Near and Cynthia Rapes.…

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4 county commissioners not seeking re-election.

April 24, 2020

4 county commissioners not seeking re-election. Sebolt running for state rep. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Four Oceana County commissioners — Andrew Sebolt, Jim Brown, Denny Powers and Dean Gustafson — are not seeking re-election in the Aug. 4 primary. Sebolt, a republican, bowed out of the county commissioner race because he is seeking election as state representative of…

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