By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Schools Superintendent/Principal Craig Barter is thankful to the community for passing a $7.59 million bond proposal Tuesday, Nov. 5, during the general election. The project focuses on keeping students and staff “warm, safe and secure.” The school district had a similar proposal on the May 7 ballot that failed by just…
Eric Fox wins probate judge race Pentwater passes school bond proposal There are 22,784 registered voters in Oceana County, and 13,489 of those registered voters cast ballots, which is 59.20 percent. Local Contested Races Oceana County Probate Judge — vote for one (non-partisan) Eric Fox 5,767 Anna Rapa 5,353 Oceana County Road Commissioner — vote for two Cathy Forbes (D)…
The following Christmas events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: allison@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Christmas Event.” The following are Christmas events scheduled in Oceana and Mason counties: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024: 6 p.m., tree lighting, Getty Park, Village…
Local schools host veterans programs Monday By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and a Veterans Day Parade is set for this Saturday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. on State Street. The parade, which will include local businesses and military groups, will be held rain or shine, said Oceana County Veterans Affairs Officer/Director Jodi…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor UPDATE: The man has been identified as Jose Ramon Garza Orozco, 53, of Hart. Read Garza Orozco’s obituary here ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Hart man was killed by an accidental electrocution when the pole saw he was using to cut a branch off a tree hit an overhead power line Saturday, Nov. 2, around…
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