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Employment: Lift operator, label crew positions, Indian Summer

August 19, 2026

Indian Summer Co-Op is seeking dependable employees for lift operator and label crew positions in Ludington and Hart. LIFT OPERATOR — LUDINGTON Positions are available on first and second shifts at the Chauvez Road location. Applicants must: Be able to read English; bilingual applicants are a plus. Be dependable and able to work independently. Have at least one year of…

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Harmful algae bloom confirmed at Bass Lake in Mason County

August 18, 2026

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — District Health Department No. 10 and state environmental officials have confirmed a harmful algae bloom at Bass Lake in Mason County. The bloom was confirmed Monday, Aug. 17, by DHD No. 10 in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Health officials said they will continue monitoring the harmful algae bloom,…

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Recent death: Laura May Sobode, 67, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Hart

August 18, 2026

  Laura May Sobode, 67, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Hart, died on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas.  She was born Feb. 19, 1959, in Hart, the daughter of Richard and Sharlene (Elwell) Shafer. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel.…

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Employment: Adult Probation Officer, Oceana County

August 18, 2026

The County of Oceana is accepting applications for an Adult Probation Officer.  Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website at www.oceana.mi.us Interested parties shall submit an application and/or resume with references to the following address: Oceana County Administrator’s Office Attn:  Jessica LaPointe 100 State Street, Hart, MI  49420 (231)…

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West Shore Bank contributes $10,000 to Oceana Community Foundation capital campaign

August 13, 2026

HART — West Shore Bank has contributed $10,000 to the Community Foundation for Oceana County’s Founders Circle Capital Campaign. The campaign is supporting the renovation of a historic building in downtown Hart that will become the foundation’s permanent home and provide a gathering space for the community. The renovated facility will include office and meeting space intended to serve residents,…

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