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FAFSA Completion Night set for Feb. 25

February 13, 2025

SHELBY — High school seniors in Oceana County are invited to FAFSA Completion Night at Shelby High School Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 6-8 p.m. This event was originally scheduled for Feb. 12, but had to be rescheduled due to weather. “This is open to all Oceana families — come hungry, we will take care of dinner, and you will leave…

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Closings and cancellations for Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025

February 12, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Oceana Christian School in Hart Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Other Oceana County Council on Aging in Hart Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…

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Expanding services to children in crisis

February 12, 2025

Oceana County enters partnership with Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center When agencies come together to coordinate services, the results can be outstanding. Such is the case for children in Oceana County, thanks to the recent efforts of local professionals determined to protect and serve vulnerable children, states a press release from the Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center.   Representatives from the Oceana County…

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Pirate Snowcoming royalty

February 11, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   HART — Hart High School crowned 2025 Snowcoming Queen Addi Hovey and King Kai Miller during the JV and varsity boys basketball games against Mason County Central Friday, Feb. 7. Other members of the Snowcoming court, which includes all seniors, are: Faith Vander Vlucht, Julia…

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Winter storm could produce 5-8 inches of snow

February 10, 2025

UPDATE: THE WINTER STORM WATCH WAS UPGRADED TO A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY TUESDAY. OCEANA COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Oceana, are under a winter storm watch issued by the National Weather Service that is in effect Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 12, through Thursday morning, Feb. 13. Heavy snow is possible with total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches.…

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