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New choir director at Shelby.

September 1, 2021

New choir director at Shelby. SHELBY — Gustavo Morales has accepted the position at Shelby Public Schools as the middle school and high school choir director. Morales graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in music education. He will join the Shelby band students on their trip to Nashville this November along with a few choir students.…

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Hart, Ludington rest areas to close for ADA upgrades.

September 1, 2021

Hart, Ludington rest areas to close for ADA upgrades. The Michigan Department of Transportation will temporarily close the Hart and Ludington rest areas on US 31 this month in order to do some Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades. The Hart rest area on southbound US 31 in Oceana County will be closed Sept. 10–28. The Ludington rest area on…

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Initiative provides growth opportunities for outdoor recreation businesses.

September 1, 2021

Initiative provides growth opportunities for outdoor recreation businesses. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has partnered with The Right Place and The Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office on an initiative to provide growth opportunities to outdoor recreation small businesses looking for support to start or increase operations. Local efforts are being marketed and managed under The Oceana County Economic Alliance. An…

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911 offers residents free address fridge magnets.

September 1, 2021

911 offers residents free address fridge magnets. When 911 is dialed, knowing the address where help is needed is critical to a timely response by emergency responders. When callers dial 911 and aren’t sure about the address they are calling from, traditional wired “landline” phones greatly assist 911 by providing the name and address associated with the telephone line.  The…

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Stella’s offers a modern coffee shop with a cozy vibe.

August 31, 2021

Stella’s offers a modern coffee shop with a cozy vibe. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Business has been busily brewing at Stella’s Coffee House since the modern coffee shop opened downtown at 213 E. Main St. less than three weeks ago. The coffee house has a hometown feel and a welcoming atmosphere with its cozy decor. Hannah Juhl, 28…

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