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Obituary: Donna Hodges, 86, of Crystal Valley

March 7, 2023

Obituary: Donna Hodges, 86, of Crystal Valley Donna Jean Anita Hodges, 86, passed away unexpectedly March 5, 2023, following a short illness.  Donna Jean Anita Hodges was born to Bethel, nee Boundy, and Stillman Berry in Illinois on May 19, 1936. Later Bethel and Donna moved to Crystal Valley and Bethel remarried Dale Hasty. Donna had two younger siblings: Karen…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 7, 2023

March 7, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted March 7, 2023 Hayley Marie Flanery, 26, of Holton, formerly of Hesperia, died on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Hesperia Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Lynnette Kay Voorheis, 74, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Listing of…

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Recent births, posted March 7, 2023

March 7, 2023

Recent births, posted March 7, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Everleigh…

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Hart Middle School Drama Club presents ‘Haphazardly Ever After’

March 6, 2023

Hart Middle School Drama Club presents ‘Haphazardly Ever After’ Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart Middle School Drama Club presents the humorous production, “Haphazardly Ever After,” at the middle school auditorium this weekend March 10-12.  “Our cast involves 41 students in grades 5-8 who have been working hard…

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Mears woman arrested for felonious assault

March 6, 2023

Mears woman arrested for felonious assault UPDATE: Charges against the two suspects were dropped by the victim, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. MEARS — A 36-year-old Mears woman was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for felonious assault, and a 34-year-old Mears man was arrested for assault Sunday, March 5, in the 5800 block of West Sixth Street,…

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