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Tourism spending rises by nearly 6% in Oceana County

October 10, 2024

HART — The Silver Lake Sand Dunes-Hart Visitors Bureau announced Thursday, Oct. 10, that 2023 visitor spending increased in Oceana County by nearly 6 percent.  According to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Tourism Economic Impact  Report, $160.8 million dollars were spent in the county during 2023, which is up 5.9 percent over 2022.  Visitor spending accounted for $19 million…

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Ridge Road closed for maintenance

October 9, 2024

GOLDEN AND PENTWATER TOWNSHIPS — Ridge Road from Longbridge Road to Lake Road is scheduled to be closed for road maintenance until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. ___________________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…

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First Responder Appreciation Breakfast set for Oct. 19

October 9, 2024

HART — First Baptist Church of Hart is hosting its annual First Responder Appreciation Breakfast Saturday, Oct. 19, from from 7:30-9 a.m. The free breakfast is open for all first responders throughout Oceana County. “We welcome those who are willing to sacrificially serve our community to stop in, grab a bite to eat, a cup of coffee and allow us…

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Pirates celebrate Homecoming this week

October 8, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The Hart Pirates are celebrating Homecoming this week in anticipation of the weekend festivities when the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen are crowned. The week kicked off with themed dress-up days for Spirit Week: Monday was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; Tuesday,…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Oct. 8, 2024

October 8, 2024

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jason Alan Ennis, 38, of 5430 E. Arthur Rd., Hesperia; a felony of possession of burglary tools and a misdemeanor of trespassing. Preliminary exam: Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. – Ryan Keith Nelson, 38, of 1783 N. Centerline Rd., White Cloud; third-offense operating while intoxicated…

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