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Female shooting group beginning.

March 8, 2018

Female shooting group beginning. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Gun ownership and the complex laws surrounding the use of firearms is a significant topic around the nation. The 2017 Pew Research reported 42 percent of American households currently own a gun and 22 percent of women personally own a firearm. With women being the largest growing segment of this historically male dominated…

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ESD entering into contract negotiations with new superintendent candidate.

March 8, 2018

ESD entering into contract negotiations with new superintendent candidate. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — During a special meeting Wednesday, the West Shore Educational Service District board of education unanimously voted to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Jason Jeffrey for the position of superintendent. The board held a second interview with Jeffrey and following voted to empower board…

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DNR awards $40,000 grant to Friends of Ludington State Park playground project

March 8, 2018

DNR awards $40,000 grant to Friends of Ludington State Park playground project FLSP nears $202,000 goal, donations still needed, so construction may take place in June HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Recreation Division has awarded a $40,000 match program grant to Friends of Ludington State Park for the playground planned for the Hamlin…

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Speeding truck hits school bus head-on.

March 7, 2018

Speeding truck hits school bus head-on. #OceanaCountyNews WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 2003 Dodge Ram pickup truck hit a Pentwater school bus that was transporting approximately 20 students Tuesday afternoon, March 6, on West Hammett Road west of North 72nd Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. No one was injured in the head-on crash, but both the…

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WSCC hosts high school art competition.

March 7, 2018

WSCC hosts high school art competition. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Art Department is hosting the 20th annual Regional High School Art Competition and Exhibit in the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery, located in the Arts and Sciences Building. Student artwork will be displayed through March 22, and a reception for the artists will be held on March 11, at 2…

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