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Reaffirming OCP’s commitment to serving Oceana County

April 12, 2023

Reaffirming OCP’s commitment to serving Oceana County Oceana County’s only locally owned news service I wanted to take this time to re-affirm with you, the readers of Oceana County Press, our commitment to serving Oceana County. Oceana County Press was started in 2014 as an exclusively online news service, following the success of our sister news service, Mason County Press,…

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High fire danger across Lower Peninsula

April 12, 2023

High fire danger across Lower Peninsula Warm temperatures, winds and winter buildup of dry grasses and leaves have pushed fire danger to very high levels across the Lower Peninsula, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources press release. “People need to be careful when doing any outdoor activity that could spark a wildfire,” said Don Klingler, Michigan Department of…

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Obituary: Paul Merrifield, 66, of Ludington

April 12, 2023

Obituary: Paul Merrifield, 66, of Ludington Paul Clare Merrifield, 66, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly April 10, 2023, at home. He was born August 16, 1956, in Hart, the son of George and Adamarie (Verschueren) Merrifield.   Paul graduated with the Class of 1974 from Hart High School where he played football.  He then served four years in the US…

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Obituary: Edith Mae “Kitty” Kokx, 96, of Pentwater

April 12, 2023

Obituary: Edith Mae “Kitty” Kokx, 96, of Pentwater August 19, 1926 – April 9, 2023 Edith Mae Proctor was born the day after her mother’s birthday at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago August 19, 1926, to her mother Jessie Mildred Adams Proctor and father John Rundlett Proctor.   At an early age her mother recognized her artistic talents and made sacrifices…

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Oceana Center Grange’s roots run deep in agriculture

April 11, 2023

Oceana Center Grange’s roots run deep in agriculture By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART TOWNSHIP — The Oceana Center Grange is an agricultural and social organization that focuses on community service. The local Grange is part of a national organization that has existed for over 155 years in rural farming communities across the United States. Gordon Merten serves as the president…

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