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Police investigate gunshots fired on Valentine’s Day in downtown Hart

February 15, 2023

Police investigate gunshots fired on Valentine’s Day in downtown Hart HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a complaint of “shots fired” that occurred downtown early Valentine’s Day morning, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “Law enforcement has identified a person of interest. This is an ongoing investigation,” said Chief Salazar in a press release issued Wednesday, Feb.…

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Winter weather advisory Thursday and Friday

February 15, 2023

Winter weather advisory Thursday and Friday The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Oceana County and several other counties beginning Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 a.m. until Friday, Feb. 17, at 7 a.m.  Other counties impacted include: Mason, Lake, Muskegon, Newaygo, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa and Kent. Snow accumulations of 6-8 inches are…

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Navigating a career path

February 15, 2023

Navigating a career path Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Oceana County high school juniors got a close-up look at career and education options available after graduation during the Oceana College Access Network’s College and Career Fair Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the Shelby High School…

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Obituary: John Fletcher, 78, of Ludington, formerly of Hart

February 15, 2023

Obituary: John Fletcher, 78, of Ludington, formerly of Hart ​ John Robert Fletcher, 78, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at home.  He was born December 7, 1944, in Muskegon, the son of John B. and Ruth (McCaleb) Fletcher. ​ John graduated from Hart High School.  He then went into the Army where he served in…

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Obituary: Kenneth Miller, 100, of Pentwater

February 14, 2023

Obituary: Kenneth Miller, 100, of Pentwater Kenneth Lloyd Miller, 100, of Pentwater passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023.  Ken was born on August 29, 1922 in Scottville, the son of Frank and Frances (Tyndall) Miller and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1940 where he was a member of the school’s basketball and baseball teams.  He…

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