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79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 12, 2023

January 12, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 12, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Mark Lane Foster, of 3417 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, was found guilty Nov. 15 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Jan. 3 to 10 days suspended jail with credit for 10 days served; Alcohol…

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Frosty’s Snow Ball Jan. 21 will raise money for Pentwater band instruments

January 12, 2023

Frosty’s Snow Ball Jan. 21 will raise money for Pentwater band instruments PENTWATER — Efforts are underway to purchase new instruments for Pentwater band students, and Frosty’s Snow Ball is the newest addition to the campaign. The event will take place at the FOE Bowling Club located at 4555 N Oceana Dr., Hart. A portion of each game bowled will…

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Recent births, posted Jan. 12, 2023

January 12, 2023

Recent births, posted Jan. 12, 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: Olivia…

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Pet Connection: Meet Zoey

January 10, 2023

Pet Connection: Meet Zoey Zoey was found outside Big Hart Brewing Co. and rescued by the cooks who work there. Zoey had a virus, and a bony growth that had to be removed from her mouth. She was in rough shape when she was taken in by Oceana County Animal Friends, but after a couple vet visits she is ready…

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Volunteers’ dedication gives stray cats a new life

January 10, 2023

Volunteers’ dedication gives stray cats a new life By Allison Scarbrough, Editor MEARS — In the past year, the Oceana County Animal Friends organization has found homes for nearly 150 stray cats. “Most of these cats were outside freezing and starving,” said Oceana County Animal Friends Vice President Amy Vanderwilk. “Our mission is to help abused, neglected or homeless cats.”…

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