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Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club accepting funding requests 

July 31, 2026

PENTWATER — Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club is accepting funding requests from local organizations.  The funding guidelines and the funding request form are available on www.pentwaterjrwomensclub.com. Requests must be submitted no later than Aug. 31. Funding requests may also be e-mailed to pentwaterjrwomensclub@gmail.com or sent via US mail to PJWC, PO Box 357, Pentwater, MI 49449. Funded projects will be announced…

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Trinity Health Shelby Hospital receives American Heart Association award 

July 31, 2026

SHELBY – Trinity Health Shelby Hospital earned the Get With The Guidelines — Rural Stroke Gold quality achievement award from the American Heart Association.  Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Livonia, Muskegon and Oakland all earned the 2026 American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines…

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Oceana Democrats host picnic Aug. 4

July 31, 2026

MEARS — The Oceana County Democrats are hosting the “August Community Event/General Membership Meeting and Annual Potluck Picnic” Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Johnson Square Park on West Fox Road.   Attendees are asked to bring a lawn chair and a potluck dish (no pre-packaged lettuce ingredients…

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Hart PD news, published July 30, 2026

July 30, 2026

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department. Thursday, July 23, 2026: 12:31 a.m., criminal sexual conduct investigation, City of Hart. 7:23 p.m., noise complaint, 100 block of…

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Oceana Conservation District receives nearly $30,000 grant

July 30, 2026

The Oceana Conservation District was recently awarded a $29,237 grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).  Grant funds will be used to create a Watershed…

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Oceana County ballot for Aug. 4 primary election

July 30, 2026

The following is the Oceana County ballot for the state primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4: Governor Four-year term -— vote for not more than one Democrat Jocelyn Benson of Ferndale,…

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Editorial: A difficult but necessary decision on local sports coverage

July 30, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief There are some decisions that are easy to make, and there are others that weigh heavily because they involve something people genuinely care about. This is…

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Great Lakes Energy grant supports Hart Food Club expansion

July 30, 2026

LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club has received a $5,000 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund to help equip its new Hart Food Club, which is expected to open…

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Helen Louise Scane, 83, of Pentwater

July 30, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen Louise Scane, a remarkable woman of boundless love for her family and friends. Helen was born March 19,…

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Employment: Graphic Arts Paraprofessional-CTE

July 30, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Graphic Arts Paraprofessional-CTE. High School diploma and 2 years experience working in Graphic Arts or marketing required.  To view…

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Case against Pentwater man accused of stabbing parents bound over to circuit court

July 29, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The criminal case against a 27-year-old Pentwater man facing felony charges of assault with intent to murder and assault with intent to do…

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Prosecutor says inaccurate reports, social media posts could harm EF baby death case

July 29, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — As the investigation into the death of an infant found inside a porta-potty at the Electric Forest Festival June 28 continues, the prosecutor…

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Caregiver support group meets monthly

July 29, 2026

HART – Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Family caregivers are invited to attend a monthly caregiver support group designed to provide encouragement, education, and…

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Letter to the Editor: OCCOA’s future depends on restoring public trust

July 29, 2026

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not…

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Hart to host Start Garden 5×5 Pitch Night for entrepreneurs

July 29, 2026

HART — Entrepreneurs from across the region will have the opportunity to compete for a $5,000 startup grant during the Start Garden 5×5 Pitch Night on Monday, Aug. 25, at…

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Employment: Middle School Office Assistants

July 29, 2026

Mason County Central School District is hiring two Middle School Office Assistants for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID#673. Application deadline: Aug.…

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Polk Road closure begins Wednesday

July 28, 2026

The Oceana County Road Commission provided an updated detour map. HART — The Oceana County Road Commission provided an updated detour map for the road construction on Polk Road that…

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Take a walk back in time during Pentwater’s history strolls

July 28, 2026

By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — The Pentwater Historical Society has resumed its one-hour “Hancock Street History Stroll” on Mondays and Thursdays through Labor Day, beginning at 11 a.m.…

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Employment: Teaching Positions

July 28, 2026

Immediate openings in Lake, Manistee and Mason and Newaygo counties. FiveCAP, Inc has positions open for Head Start program Center Directors and Lead Teachers. Candidates must have Early Childhood Education…

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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 8 p.m.

July 27, 2026

UPDATE: The watch has been cancelled for Oceana County OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Monday, July 27, for several…

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Driver injured after avoiding head-on crash

July 27, 2026

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Hart woman was transported to Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont after taking “evasive maneuvers to avoid a head-on collision” on Loop Road near 164th…

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