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Walkerville launches first-ever robotics team 

February 29, 2024

Walkerville launches first-ever robotics team  Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Walkerville High School is making history with the formation of its first-ever robotics team. The team is coached by science and math teacher Susan Schwarz, and team members include junior Madysen Church-Nichols, sophomores…

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Pet Connection

February 29, 2024

Pet Connection Harmony is under the care of Oceana County Animal Friends Harmony is a sweet girl! She is beautiful, laid back and loving. She was rescued from a hoarding situation. She lived outside her whole life, staying warm, fighting off males and fleas. She is missing her top and bottom small teeth and only has her canine teeth. Harmony…

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Mr. B’s trio to perform March 10 in Hart

February 28, 2024

Mr. B’s trio to perform March 10 in Hart HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series continues its 2023-2024 season Sunday, March 10, when it presents Mr. B’s trio in concert beginning at 3 p.m.  The concert will take place in Hart Public Schools Auditorium located in the middle school at 308 W. Johnson St. Tickets for $15 are…

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Fatal fire originated in kitchen of upstairs apartment

February 28, 2024

Fatal fire originated in kitchen of upstairs apartment  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — The apartment fire earlier this month that killed Erasmo Valencia, 38, originated in the kitchen of his upstairs apartment, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. “The investigation on the fire on Michigan Avenue is complete,” said Chief White. “They were able to determine the area…

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Trump nearly triples Biden votes in Oceana County primary

February 28, 2024

Trump nearly triples Biden votes in Oceana County primary HART — Republican candidate Donald Trump gained the most votes by a large margin among Oceana County voters in the Michigan primary election Tuesday, Feb. 27, according to unofficial results from the Oceana County Clerk’s Office. Out of 4,081 Republican votes cast, Trump totaled 2,976, with Nikki Haley gaining 909. President…

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