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Veterans Day 5K Nov. 12 to support local vets.

October 26, 2022

Veterans Day 5K Nov. 12 to support local vets. SHELBY — The Oceana County Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a 5K race at Getty Park Saturday, Nov. 12, beginning at 10 a.m. for Veterans Day. Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11. To register for the race, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Shelby/CharlieMike5K All proceeds from the race go to Oceana County veterans. The…

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Shelby students learn to ‘say something’ to prevent bullying, suicide, exploitation, addiction. 

October 25, 2022

Shelby students learn to ‘say something’ to prevent bullying, suicide, exploitation, addiction.  Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby middle and high school students received a powerful and electrifying lesson during assemblies Monday, Oct. 24, that focused on preventing bullying, suicide, exploitation, addiction and other…

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Pentwater receives $790,000 grant for 2 electric buses, charging infrastructure.

October 25, 2022

By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public School will be at the forefront of transportation technology when two electric buses join the bus fleet thanks to a federal grant. The district was awarded a $790,000 grant for two electric buses and charging infrastructure through the EPA Clean School Bus Program. The new program provides $5 billion over the next…

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First Responder Appreciation Breakfast set for Friday.

October 25, 2022

First Responder Appreciation Breakfast set for Friday. HART — First Baptist Church of Hart is hosting a First Responder Appreciation Breakfast for all Oceana County first responders Friday, Oct. 28, from 7:30-9 a.m. “We welcome those who are willing to sacrificially serve our community to stop in; grab a bite to eat and a cup of coffee; and allow us…

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‘Shake your mailbox’ to make sure it’s secure for winter snowplowing.

October 25, 2022

‘Shake your mailbox’ to make sure it’s secure for winter snowplowing. HART — The Oceana County Road Commission reminds residents to shake their mailboxes to ensure they are secure for the upcoming snow plowing season. “It’s that time of year again, when we ask everyone to shake their mailboxes to see if they need to reinforce/replace them before winter snowplowing…

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