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HPD news, posted April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Friday, April 5, 2024: 10:21 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 2:2 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 4:54 p.m., suspicious situation,…

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MEA honors local Academic All-Stars

April 19, 2024

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Wednesday, April 17, the Michigan Education Association (MEA) 13-B Coordinating Council recently recognized nine students from nine area high schools as Academic All-Stars during a banquet at West Shore Community College. Criteria for selection of the MEA Academic All-Star Award included…

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Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional

April 19, 2024

Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional.  High School diploma required; 2 years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: …

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Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Public Schools

April 19, 2024

Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Public Schools Shelby Middle School and Shelby High School This is a paid posting. Posted until May 3, 2024.

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Suspect spends night in woods to avoid arrest, emerges scratched up and bloody

April 18, 2024

CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Walkerville man who spent the night in the woods hiding from police emerged bloody due to being scratched up by vegetation while running away from…

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Pinwheel Passport program recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 18, 2024

As part of its ongoing commitment to child abuse prevention, the Oceana County Children Trust Michigan Council is introducing the Pinwheel Passport program in Oceana County. This initiative aims to…

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‘First amendment auditors’ hunting for clickbait

April 18, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Four men claiming to be “First Amendment auditors” have been making their rounds locally to bait police, government officials and business people to act unprofessionally…

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Monroe/Longbridge intersection closed until May 17

April 18, 2024

PENTWATER — The intersection of Monroe and Longbridge roads will remain closed for about one month so DTE Energy can replace natural gas pipelines, according to a DTE press release.…

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Employment: Secondary Science Teacher

April 18, 2024

Employment: Secondary Science Teacher     This is a paid posting. Posted until May 4, 2024.

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Employment: Summer/Seasonal Workers, Mason County Road Commission

April 18, 2024

Employment: Summer/Seasonal Workers, Mason County Road Commission Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age Valid driver’s license Have safety toed boots with 6-inch cuffs Willing to take an…

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Locals fuming over Sunday-only EF wristbands

April 17, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — Several residents who live in close proximity to the Electric Forest Festival voiced their disappointment during a regular meeting of the Rothbury Village…

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Fire departments receive $5,000 grant for inflatable fire safety house

April 17, 2024

Grant Township Fire Department and Shelby Benona Fire Department will receive a $5,000 grant from the Oceana Community Foundation to purchase an inflatable fire safety house. “These funds, awarded from…

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M 20 resurfacing project begins April 24

April 17, 2024

M 20 resurfacing project begins April 24 The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $1.5 million project to resurface 2.6 miles of M 20/Stony Lake Road from US 31…

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Shelby Middle School to present ‘Alice’ April 26 and 27

April 16, 2024

SHELBY — Shelby Middle School will present “Alice” in the Shelby High School auditorium Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m. General admission tickets…

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13 acres burn in woods fire

April 16, 2024

Oceana County is currently under a burning ban By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from four departments battled a 13-acre woods fire Monday afternoon, April 15, near…

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Hesperia teen injured in golf cart crash

April 16, 2024

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Hesperia woman suffered a compound fracture to her right ankle in a golf cart crash Saturday, April 13, shortly after 5 p.m. on Pines Point…

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News alert: Grass fire on Stony Lake Road

April 15, 2024

CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Firefighters responded to a grass fire on West Stony Lake Road Monday, April 15, around 3:40 p.m. Multiple departments were dispatched and commanded to stage at the…

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Buchanan Road to close for maintenance beginning April 22

April 15, 2024

  FERRY TOWNSHIP — Buchanan Road from 144th to 160th avenues will be closed beginning Monday, April 22, until further notice for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road…

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