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Man sentenced to prison for gross indecency

August 19, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 41-year-old Holland man was sentenced to 13 months to five years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 19, for a conviction of gross indecency between a male and female. Christopher Matthew Kubacki pleaded “no contest” to the charge, July 15. Kubacki committed gross indecency involving a 10-year-old girl…

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Police news, posted Aug. 19, 2024

August 19, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Aug. 12, 2024: 5:47 p.m., larceny of a power tools, Pines Mobile Home Park, 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024: 4:38 p.m., breaking and entering, 8500 block of East Harrison Road, Leavitt Township. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024: 3:29 a.m., a 37-year-old Worth, Illinois man was arrested…

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Acoustic Oasis to perform at New Era Farmers’ Market Aug. 27

August 19, 2024

NEW ERA — Acoustic Oasis is set to perform at the next New Era Farmers’ Market Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 5 p.m. “This is a repeat performance that was well received last year and is sure to entertain,” said Market Manager Sandy Whitaker. The market’s theme is “Fun with Flowers.” Children will receive basic instruction on flower arranging and will…

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Letter to the Editor: Writer concerned about fire department millage defeat

August 16, 2024

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 necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to OCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor: The defeat of the…

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Hart Community Performing Arts Association to begin its 25th season

August 16, 2024

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Association recently announced that it will celebrate its 25th season from October of 2024 through May of 2025.  The series began in the fall of 1999 and has presented over 150 concerts in the 25 years since that date, featuring a wide range of regional, national and international artists. In addition to offering…

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