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Walkerville fifth grade class hosts spaghetti dinner

April 9, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools’ fifth grade class is hosting its fourth annual spaghetti dinner Monday, April 28, from 5-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The cost is $8 per adult; $5 for children 5-12 years old; and free for kids 4 years old and…

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Business resource fair set for May 8

April 9, 2025

WEARE TOWNSHIP – The West Michigan Rural Small Business Resource Fair is set for Thursday, May 8, at the West Michigan Research Station, at 5185 N. Oceana Dr., from 1-5 p.m.  The event is hosted by the Oceana County Economic Alliance in partnership with business and economic development organizations throughout west Michigan, bringing together entrepreneurs, small business owners and aspiring…

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Hart district seeks voter approval of bond proposal with no tax hike

April 8, 2025

$14 million in improvements include upgrading the stadium and track Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public School District in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  HART — Hart Public Schools officials are asking voters Tuesday, May 6, to approve a proposal that would continue the district’s bond levy, generating about $14 million at no…

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Fire destroys garage; house is likely a total loss

April 7, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A garage was destroyed and the attached house is likely a total loss following a fire Monday, April 7, at 5300 Winston Road, said Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene shortly after 3 a.m. The owners awakened to smoke in their home and were able to…

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79th District Court arraignments, published April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Cody Michael King, 35, of 1824 E. River Rd., Muskegon; felonies of methamphetamine possession and carrying a concealed weapon and a misdemeanor of operating an unregistered vehicle. Preliminary exam: April 22 at 1 p.m. – Roberto Quintero-Mendoza, 41, of 304 S. Division St., Whitehall; third-offense…

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