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State grant awarded to preserve Pentwater Township Cemetery’s historic graves

March 17, 2026

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Dunes Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) has been awarded a $2,578.30 state grant to preserve the historic graves in the Pentwater Township Cemetery. The funds are spearheaded for the “America 250 Legacy Project: Protecting the Historic Graves of Pentwater Township Cemetery,” according to a press release from the…

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Fruit tree pruning workshop set for Saturday

March 17, 2026

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Do you have a desire to start a small-scale orchard in your backyard or have established trees and want to learn more about how to care for them?  Join a hands-on fruit tree pruning workshop at the West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center, at 5185 N. Oceana Dr. Saturday, March 21, from 1-3 p.m.  The program…

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News alert: Crash on US 31 near Hart

March 16, 2026

HART TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a vehicle crash involving a minor injury on southbound US 31 north of Polk Road Monday, March 16, around 3:45 p.m. There was a reported semi crash on northbound US 31 near Shelby Road around 3 p.m. Monday, which caused the highway in that area to be closed temporarily. No injuries were…

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Church members, police meet to focus on safety 

March 16, 2026

SHELBY — Approximately 65 people representing about 25 different Oceana County churches and several local police officers attended the Oceana County Church Safety Network kick-off meeting at Shelby Road Baptist Church, March 9. The meeting opened with a video outlining why it is necessary for rural churches to take necessary steps to ensure congregant safety, said Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan…

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Winter storm delays superintendent selection

March 16, 2026

HART — The Hart Public Schools Board of Education meeting that was scheduled for Monday, March 16, at 6 p.m. has been canceled due to a winter storm. The board was slated to make its selection for the new superintendent following a meet-and-greet with the candidates and second-round interviews. The meeting is now rescheduled for Monday, March 23.  Following first-round…

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