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The Land: New fairgrounds building honors memory of Kaitlynn Scott.

November 22, 2019

The Land: New fairgrounds building honors memory of Kaitlynn Scott. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The tight-knit 4-H community tragically lost a star member last summer when 14-year-old Kaitlynn Scott’s life was cut short. Both Kaitlynn and her father Eric Scott were…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 18 2019.

November 18, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 18 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Jeffery Lynn Kubon, 73, of Crystal Valley, died on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Harry Heersema, 88, of Mears, died on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post.

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Fruit tree research station planned in Weare Township.

November 17, 2019

Fruit tree research station planned in Weare Township. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A fruit tree research center in northern Oceana County is being planned by the newly formed West Central Michigan Horticultural Research, Inc. The 6,000 square feet facility, which…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 13 2019.

November 13, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 13 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Daniel T. Babinec, 68, of Pentwater and formerly of Shelby, died on Monday, November 11, 2019 Ida Pearl (Hale) VanDerZanden, 95, of Hart, died on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Lucille Gladys Russell, 88, of Hart, died on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Robert Lee West, 50,…

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Community Foundation awards $230,638 in scholarships.

November 12, 2019

Community Foundation awards $230,638 in scholarships. What is the driving force behind local scholarships that help area students afford and graduate from college? It’s the 40 scholarship funds created by a mix of individuals, couples, families, clubs and schools, held and managed by the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC). Through 2019, these generous donors helped 158 area students avoid…

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