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Taranko hired as ESD assistant superintendent.

June 4, 2019

Taranko hired as ESD assistant superintendent. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — During its regular meeting Monday, the West Shore Educational Service District (ESD) hired Amy Taranko as assistant superintendent of instruction. Taranko, a resident of Mason County’s Pere Marquette Township, is currently the principal of Hart Public School’s Spitler Elementary School. In her 26th year of…

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Huron-Manistee national forests waive fees for National Get Outdoors Day

June 3, 2019
Huron-Manistee national forests waive fees for National Get Outdoors Day

Huron-Manistee national forests waive fees for National Get Outdoors Day The USDA Forest Service will waive fees at most day-use recreation sites in the Huron-Manistee National Forests on Saturday, June 8 in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day. Hikers, paddlers, and other outdoor enthusiasts will have free access to the some of the forests’ most popular recreation sites, including: The…

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Saturday is lemonade stand day, to support local Childhood Cancer Campaign.

May 31, 2019
Saturday is lemonade stand day, to support local Childhood Cancer Campaign.

Saturday is lemonade stand day, to support local Childhood Cancer Campaign. The thirteenth annual Ludington Optimist Club Childhood Cancer Campaign Lemonade Stand Day will take place on Saturday, June 1 at locations throughout Mason County and in Pentwater. All proceeds from the stands will go to assist two area families who have a child that has been diagnosed. “This fundraiser…

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Recent deaths, posted May 31, 2019.

May 31, 2019

Recent deaths, posted May 31, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Patrick John Ustick, Jr., 52, of Hart, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Barbara Ann Walker, 93, of Hart, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Betty J. Cober, 91, of Stone Mountain, Georgia and formerly of Shelby, died on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Todd H.…

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Recent arraignments include felony drug charges, May 30, 2019.

May 30, 2019

Recent arraignments include felony drug charges, May 30, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Devlin Darion Diggs, 22, of 2412 Superior St., Muskegon, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of narcotic/cocaine delivery/manufacture less than 50 grams. Preliminary exam:…

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