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Pirate Quiz Bowl squad wins WMC Rivers Division championship

February 20, 2023

Pirate Quiz Bowl squad wins WMC Rivers Division championship Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  The Hart High School Quiz Bowl Team won the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division championship, qualifying for the state Quiz Bowl Finals in April. “On Wednesday Feb. 15, the Hart Varsity Quiz Bowl Team traveled to…

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Winter storm watch

February 20, 2023

Winter storm watch  A winter storm watch issued by the National Weather Service is in effect from Tuesday evening, Feb. 21, through Thursday morning, Feb. 23. Counties included in the watch are Oceana, Mason, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta and Isabella. Heavy mixed precipitation is possible with total snow accumulations of 6-10 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 20, 2023

February 20, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 20, 2023 Kenneth “Beach” Wayne Beachum, 92, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Sharon A. Martin, 77, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. John Thomas Fredenburg, 75, of Rothbury, died on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Arrangements by Harris…

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We have shut down the app, but we are still going strong!

February 20, 2023

We have shut down the app, but we are still going strong! Many of our readers have likely noticed that we no longer have an app. But, there are alternatives (please read below). We ran a post about this a few weeks ago warning that we were going to take the app off line. Please note that Mason County Press…

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Obituary: Kenneth Beachum, 92, of Shelby

February 20, 2023

Obituary: Kenneth Beachum, 92, of Shelby Kenneth “Beach” Wayne Beachum, 92, of Shelby, was called home by his Lord, Wednesday, February 15, 2023, with the love of his life at his side.  He was born May 23, 1930, in Shelby, the son of Earl and Ruth (Hedges) Beachum. Beach proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1947 until…

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