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Pirates learn from the pros

June 29, 2023

Pirates learn from the pros Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   HART — Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox visited the Hart High School football field Wednesday, June 28, to host a three-hour kicking camp. Texas native Fox, who has spent his summers in Pentwater since he was a kid, offered the…

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Obituary; Loris Briggs, 83, of Hesperia

June 29, 2023

Obituary; Loris Briggs, 83, of Hesperia Loris Briggs, 83, of Hesperia, peacefully passed away June 28, 2023. She was in the amazingly tender care of the team at Corwell Health in Fremont, and surrounded by her children, Cindy and Martin Briggs, and her longtime partner, Carl Baskin. Loris led a rewarding and happy life working as a bank teller for years…

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Fourth of July fireworks displays will light up the sky

June 28, 2023

Fourth of July fireworks displays will light up the sky There are four places in Oceana County to watch fireworks displays celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. Hart: Hart Sparks Sunday, July 2, at dusk at John Gurney Park over Hart Lake. Pentwater: Monday, July 3, at dusk at Charles Mears State Park over Lake Michigan. Silver Lake: Thunder over…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 28, 2023

June 28, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 28, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Deion Moore Hanna, of 7099 Croswell Ave., Fremont, pleaded guilty to probation violation and was sentenced June 26 to 487 days in jail with credit for 487 days served and $1,258 in fines and costs.…

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Shelby State Bank officers receive honors

June 28, 2023

Shelby State Bank officers receive honors SHELBY — Two Shelby State Bank officers were recently recognized by trade organizations for their efforts to advance the banking industry. Janis Vanderputte vice president, compliance officer, and IT security officer for Shelby State Bank and Jody Brewer, credit officer have both been honored for their contributions to the banking industry and the impact…

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