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Band camp cool down

August 4, 2023

Band camp cool down Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — The Shelby-Benona Fire Department provided Shelby High School Marching Band members with some much-needed relief from the heat and humidity during band camp Thursday, Aug. 3. The firefighters sprayed the marching band members with fire hoses and provided water…

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Joe Conkle takes the reins as Walkerville’s new superintendent

August 3, 2023

Joe Conkle takes the reins as Walkerville’s new superintendent By Allison Scarbrough, Editor WALKERVILLE — Walkerville’s new superintendent has an agricultural, military and sports background, and he’s an Oceana County native. Joe Conkle, 39, took the top job at Walkerville Public Schools, July 1, when Dr. Tom Langdon retired.  Conkle, who served as Walkerville’s K-12 principal for five years prior…

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Golf United Oceana set for Aug. 19

August 3, 2023

Golf United Oceana set for Aug. 19 SHELBY — The Seventh Annual Golf United Oceana is set for Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Oceana Golf Club. “This event is the kickoff of our new 2023-2024 campaign year and our biggest fundraiser of the year,” said Barbara Sims, director of Oceana County United Way of the Lakeshore. “All proceeds from this…

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Voters to decide if Pentwater should transition from village to city

August 3, 2023

Voters to decide if Pentwater should transition from village to city Proposal  creates division in Pentwater By Allison Scarbrough, Editor PENTWATER — Village leaders are preparing to ask voters to consider making Pentwater a city, and an opposition group is trying to stop the effort. While benefits cited include a streamlining of services and tax advantages, opponents claim the transition…

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Recent births, posted Aug. 3, 2023

August 3, 2023

Recent births, posted Aug. 3, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Ashelynn…

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