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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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College Planning Night set for Thursday at Shelby High School

April 11, 2023

College Planning Night set for Thursday at Shelby High School Free tacos will be available for participants SHELBY — Learn about options for education after high school during College Planning Night Thursday, April 13, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Shelby High School. All information will be presented bilingually, and attendees can enjoy free tacos. Learn about options for education after high…

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Oceana County Road Commission receives state awards

April 11, 2023

Oceana County Road Commission receives state awards LANSING – The Oceana County Road Commission received three statewide “Impress” awards at the recent 2023 County Road Association highway conference. “Impress awards recognize county road agencies that demonstrate innovation on notable projects in the categories of communications, operations and collaboration,” states a County Road Association of Michigan press release. OCRC received awards…

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