Political

Meet the candidates July 10.

July 3, 2018

Meet the candidates July 10. #Election2018 WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Thrives, a non-profit community development group, invites community members to meet the August primary candidates at the “Meet the Candidates and Community Dinner” Tuesday, July 10, at 6 p.m. in the Walkerville Wesleyan Church gymnasium. Walkerville Thrives has invited candidates for the Leavitt, Crystal and Elbridge townships to attend, as well…

Read more »

Marijuana legalization vote going on November ballot.

April 26, 2018

Marijuana legalization vote going on November ballot. #Election2018 LANSING — The fight for legalizing marijuana in Michigan for recreational use got its official start Thursday, April 26, when the State Board of Canvassers ruled that a group pushing the proposal got enough signatures to qualify for the Nov. 6 ballot, according to the Detroit Free Press. The board unanimously approved…

Read more »

Filing deadline for August primary is April 24.

February 13, 2018

Filing deadline for August primary is April 24. #Election2018 HART — The 2018 primary election is set for Tuesday, Aug. 7, and most candidates in Oceana County must file by April 24, according to Oceana County Clerk Rebecca Griffin. Positions on the Oceana County ballot include county commissioner seats for all seven districts, which are two-year terms. The probate judge…

Read more »

Trump rally in Hesperia Monday.

August 16, 2017

Trump rally in Hesperia Monday. #OceanaCountyNews HESPERIA — Michigan Trump Republicans are hosting a rally Monday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. at the Yoberosa Lodge. The rally is free, and free food will be provided, states an event flyer. It is open to all Trump supporters, but registration is requested at www.michigantrumprepublicans.com. Former member of the Michigan House of Representatives…

Read more »

3 vie for 2 city council seats in write-in campaign.

April 27, 2017

3 vie for 2 city council seats in write-in campaign. #OceanaCountyNews #Hart HART — Three write-in candidates are battling for two city council seats in the city election Tuesday, May 2. Steve Hegedus, Jason La Fever and Edward Simon IV are all running as write-in candidates. Their names will not appear on the ballot, and voters must write in the…

Read more »