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County commissioner districts to be reduced from 7 to 5.

November 3, 2021

County commissioner districts to be reduced from 7 to 5. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Oceana County Reapportionment Committee recently determined that the current format of seven county districts needs to be reduced to five. “In attempting to resolve the issue of reapportionment, the statutory committee comprised of the Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson, Oceana County Treasurer Mary…

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Voters reject Pentwater bond proposal.

November 2, 2021

Voters reject Pentwater bond proposal. PENTWATER — Voters in the Pentwater Public School District soundly rejected a nearly $24 million bond proposal Tuesday, Nov. 2, with a 816-403 vote total, according to Pentwater Superintendent and Principal Scott Karaptian. The bond would have funded improvements to the existing school and construction of a new gym and auditorium, running track and soccer…

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Hart High School Drama Club to present ‘Rehearsal for Murder.’

November 2, 2021

Hart High School Drama Club to present ‘Rehearsal for Murder.’ Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   HART — The Hart High School Drama Club will present “Rehearsal for Murder” the weekend of Nov. 12-14 at the Hart Public Schools auditorium. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1:30 p.m.…

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Pentwater Women’s Club gears up for the holidays.

November 2, 2021

Pentwater Women’s Club gears up for the holidays. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Women’s Club will have its member meeting Friday, Nov. 12, at 1:30 p.m. at Park Place. Local artisan Judith DiMichele will lead the group in a hands-on Christmas craft creation. The club will hosts its annual holiday party Friday, Dec. 10, at noon at 6525 S. Shields on Bass Lake.…

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College Cash Month events offered in November.

November 2, 2021

College Cash Month events offered in November. Hart High School will offer one-on-one assistance to complete the FAFSA and scholarship applications, Nov. 16, from 6-8 p.m. November is College Cash Month. Mason and Oceana College Access Networks and Launch Manistee, are offering “Paying for College” online information sessions this week with local financial aid and scholarship program representatives. The free…

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