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Hart man pleads guilty in child trafficking case

October 24, 2023

Hart man pleads guilty in child trafficking case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — Two of three men who are defendants in a child trafficking case in Mason County have pleaded guilty. Steven Volpp, 58, of Hart, pleaded guilty to accosting a child for immoral purposes and engaging in prostitution services in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 24, according to…

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8th Dollar General to open in Oceana 

October 24, 2023

8th Dollar General to open in Oceana  BENONA TOWNSHIP — Construction is expected to begin soon on the eighth Dollar General store in Oceana County. “At this time, we are currently finalizing our due diligence phase for a new Dollar General in Shelby, Michigan that would be located on West Shelby Road,” states an email from the Dollar General Corporation’s…

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Samantha Schaefer named Pentwater Student of the Month

October 24, 2023

Samantha Schaefer named Pentwater Student of the Month PENTWATER — Samantha “Sam” Schaefer was recently named September Student of Month by the Pentwater Service Club.   Schaefer was nominated by Pentwater school staff for her leadership skills, service to others, academic achievements, and extracurricular activity involvement, including her role as vice president of the National Honor Society and participation in sports,…

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State fire marshal visits Thomas Read Elementary School

October 23, 2023

State fire marshal visits Thomas Read Elementary School Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — Michigan State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer visited Thomas Read Elementary School Wednesday, Oct. 18.   As part of fire prevention activities during the month of October, the fire marshal travels around the state, reading to second…

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Halloween events 2023

October 22, 2023

Halloween events 2023 The following Halloween 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: editor@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Halloween Event.” The following are trick-or-treating and Halloween events in Oceana and Mason counties: Saturday, Oct. 28 Noon to 2 p.m.,…

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