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October 29, 2024

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County clerk reporting record turnout with early voting

October 29, 2024

HART — Oceana County voters are taking advantage of the early voting opportunities with Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson reporting a “record turnout” so far. “Sunday’s total was 192, and Monday’s total was 270 for a grand total of 833,” said Anderson Tuesday morning. Early…

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Man pleads to receiving, concealing stolen trailer

October 29, 2024

HART — A 54-year-old Hart man faces a five-month jail term after pleading “no contest” Monday, Oct. 28, to receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000, false report of a felony and methamphetamine possession. Charges of larceny $1,000-$20,000, a second count of receiving and concealing stolen…

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Recent death: Marilyn Jean Baker, 86, of Pentwater

October 29, 2024

  Marilyn Jean Baker, 86, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, October 27, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral…

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Employment: Clerical Position, Mason County Treasurer’s Office

October 29, 2024

Employment: Clerical Position, Mason County Treasurer’s Office The Mason County Treasurer is seeking a qualified, self-motivated and personable individual for a full-time clerical position. This position will require a detail-oriented…

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Pentwater school district seeks bond issue

October 28, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — The Pentwater Public Schools district is asking voters to approve a $7.59 million bond for student safety and security, technology upgrades, energy efficiency…

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Vandals cause $40,000 in damages to newly-paved road

October 28, 2024

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the malicious destruction of a 250-foot section of newly-paved East Baker Road due to vandals “spinning donuts.” The Oceana County…

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Celebrating Judge Lambrix

October 28, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Oceana County’s 51st Circuit courtroom was packed with well wishers Friday afternoon, Oct. 25, in celebration of the retirement of Probate Judge Bradley…

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Shelby pair arrested after driving through sheriff’s office parking lot with meth

October 28, 2024

LUDINGTON — Over 8 grams of suspected methamphetamine were recovered during a traffic stop involving a 35-year-old Shelby man and a 45-year-old Shelby woman who allegedly drove through the Mason…

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News alert: Crash at M 20 and Oceana Drive

October 25, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of M 20 and Oceana Drive for a two-vehicle crash Friday, Oct. 25, shortly before 9:30 a.m. It was not…

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Recent births, published Oct. 25, 2024

October 25, 2024

Skylar Ann Argue, the daughter of Donna Honeycutt and Devon Argue of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Luke Jay Claveau, the son of Tashawna Scovill of Hart, was born…

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Recent death: Ronald Francis Spring, 96, of Montague

October 25, 2024

  Ronald Francis Spring, 96, of Montague, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was born July 13, 1928, in Grand Rapids, the son of Frank and Olga (Cheplevich) Spring.…

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News alert: Truck hits tree near Hesperia

October 24, 2024

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a pickup truck vs. tree crash Thursday, Oct. 24, shortly before 5:30 p.m. on East Cleveland Road near South 184th Avenue, according…

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HPD news, published Oct. 24, 2024

October 24, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024: 2:54 a.m., motorist assist, 700 block of State Street, City of Hart. 6:47 p.m., suspicious situation,…

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Several contested local races on Nov. 5 ballot

October 24, 2024

Early voting begins this Saturday OCEANA COUNTY — With the Nov. 5 general election less than two weeks away, here’s a look at contested races and proposals that appear on…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Oct. 23, 2024

October 23, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Editor’s Note: As the services of Media Group 31, LLC are news services, the information posted within the sites are archivable for public record and…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Oct. 23, 2024

October 23, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Editor’s Note: As the services of Media Group 31, LLC are news services, the information posted within the sites are archivable for public record and…

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Xavier Davis Quartet to perform in Hart Nov. 1

October 22, 2024

Jazz ensemble led by veteran Michigan pianist who is an MSU jazz professor. HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series continues its 2024-25 season when it presents the Xavier Davis…

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