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Oceana County election results

November 6, 2024

Eric Fox wins probate judge race Pentwater passes school bond proposal There are 22,784 registered voters in Oceana County, and 13,489 of those registered voters cast ballots, which is 59.20 percent. Local Contested Races Oceana County Probate Judge — vote for one (non-partisan) Eric Fox 5,767 Anna Rapa 5,353 Oceana County Road Commissioner — vote for two Cathy Forbes (D)…

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Christmas events 2024

November 5, 2024

The following Christmas events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: allison@mediagroup31.com. Begin the subject line with “Christmas Event.” The following are Christmas events scheduled in Oceana and Mason counties: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024: 6 p.m., tree lighting, Getty Park, Village…

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Veterans Day parade, 5K this Saturday

November 5, 2024

Local schools host veterans programs Monday By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and a Veterans Day Parade is set for this Saturday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. on State Street. The parade, which will include local businesses and military groups, will be held rain or shine, said Oceana County Veterans Affairs Officer/Director Jodi…

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Man trimming tree dies of accidental electrocution

November 4, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor UPDATE: The man has been identified as Jose Ramon Garza Orozco, 53, of Hart. Read Garza Orozco’s obituary here ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Hart man was killed by an accidental electrocution when the pole saw he was using to cut a branch off a tree hit an overhead power line Saturday, Nov. 2, around…

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Hart High School brings ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ to life

November 4, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership in Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School will bring one of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, back to life onstage — with her braces, stubbornness, and all. Meg is portrayed by HHS senior Olivia DeBrot, who has over 10 productions under her belt.  Just as…

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