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Halloween events

October 19, 2026

The following are Halloween events reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026: 8-10 p.m., Mason County Eastern Class of 2027 presents the Forsaken Forest Haunted Trail, “Fear Awaits One Night Only,” MCE school pavilion, $5 admission, recommended for ages 8 and up. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026: 1-4 p.m., Tractors and Treats, West Central Michigan…

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Early voting begins Saturday

October 19, 2026

HART — Early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm election begins Saturday, Oct. 24, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Hart Community Center, 407 S. State St. Early voting previously took place at the Oceana County Courthouse, but the venue has been changed to the Hart Community Center. The following are early voting hours: Saturday, Oct. 24: 8…

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Writer supports write-in candidate’s campaign

October 19, 2026

Dear Editor: I am writing in support of electing Ross Field as the representative for Shelby and Ferry townships on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners. Ross has thrown his hat in the ring as a write-in candidate for a seat that became vacant recently when a commissioner resigned before his term ended. Ross is the ideal candidate for this…

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Baby who died at Electric Forest to be buried in Ottawa County

October 16, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The remains of an unidentified baby girl found dead inside a porta-potty at the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury, June 28, will be buried in an Ottawa County cemetery. Oceana County Probate Judge Eric Fox issued an order Thursday, Oct. 15, ruling that Baby Doe’s remains be placed in custody of Travis Byrnes…

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Domestic violence, PPO violation arrests top police activity

October 16, 2026

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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026: 9 a.m., a 21-year-old Newaygo man was arrested for violating a personal protection order (PPO), Lever Road, Hart Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Wednesday,…

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