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WSCC millage renewal appears headed for passage

May 7, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s operating millage renewal proposal appears headed for passage following the release of unofficial election results from Manistee County Tuesday night. The proposal maintains the current rate of 0.9604 mills, generating approximately $4.1 million annually over a 10-year period. These funds have historically supported facility maintenance, program equipment, and capital…

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Pirates maintain grip on county rivalry with soccer win over Tigers

May 7, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HART — Hart maintained its grip on the Oceana County rivalry Wednesday night, defeating cross-county rival Shelby 4-2 in a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division girls soccer match. The Pirates struck first when sophomore Addie…

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Employment: Custer Village Clerk

May 7, 2026

Employment: Custer Village Clerk The Village Council is currently seeking a qualified and dedicated individual to serve as our next Village Clerk. Applicants do NOT need to reside within the Village limits. This important role is responsible for maintaining official records, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, managing public communications, and supporting the day-to-day administrative operations of the village. The ideal…

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Hart track teams close out historic home track with victories

May 6, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HART — The Hart boys and girls track teams celebrated the final varsity meet on the school’s 41-year-old home track Tuesday night with a series of strong performances and conference victories. The Hart girls defeated…

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Shelby defeats Hart behind dominant pitching

May 6, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SHELBY — The Shelby Tigers stayed hot in West Michigan Conference Lake Division action Tuesday, sweeping Hart 9-0 and 17-4 behind dominant pitching performances and a combined 25-hit offensive outburst. In the opener, Eli Kelley…

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