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Marshville Dam Road closing daily

March 6, 2023

Marshville Dam Road closing daily BENONA TOWNSHIP — Marshville Dam Road between 48th and 54th avenues will be closed daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for road maintenance beginning Monday, March 6, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes.  

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Obituary: Sandra Farber, 63, of Ferry Township

March 6, 2023

Obituary: Sandra Farber, 63, of Ferry Township Sandra Gail Farber, 63, passed away unexpectedly February 28, 2023, at her home, in Ferry Township. She was born July 5, 1959, the daughter of Jack and Barbara (Harig) Dempkey. Sandy loved her four girls, grandkids, and great-grandson fiercely. Her unconditional love taught them to love with their whole hearts, and to always…

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Obituary: Robert Fillips, 81, of Hart

March 6, 2023

Obituary: Robert Fillips, 81, of Hart Robert Joseph Fillips, 81, of Hart, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born March 6, 1941, in Chicago, the son of Stanley and Betty (Pentkowski) Fillips. Bob proudly served his country, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed various hobbies, including hunting, fishing, cutting firewood, collecting items, and meeting…

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School district investigating incidents at wrestling state finals

March 3, 2023

School district investigating incidents at wrestling state finals HART — The Hart Public School district is investigating incidents that occurred at last weekend’s wrestling team state finals, which resulted in the coaches not accompanying their wrestlers to the individual state finals this weekend. “The district has been investigating two incidents that happened last weekend at the team state finals,” wrote…

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Pirate cheer team rallies at state finals

March 3, 2023

Pirate cheer team rallies at state finals Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  MOUNT PLEASANT — The Hart Varsity Competitive Cheer Team has a lot to smile about after finishing in fourth place at the state competition at Central Michigan University Thursday, March 2. The top eight…

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