Through the darkness there is light: The Christmas Story By Pastor Todd Bush, Mason County Reformed Church. A couple thousand years ago, the prophet Isaiah proclaimed that “the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.” Isaiah was speaking to the Jewish people of…
Sen. Bumstead reflects on 2019. By Sen. Jon Bumstead, R, Newaygo. 34th Senate District We are nearing the end of my first term representing you in the Michigan Senate and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I remain thankful that you placed your trust in me to represent you in our state Capitol. As we prepare to take some…
West Michigan Conference ADs vote to expand league. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The athletic directors of the West Michigan Conference recently voted unanimously for conference expansion with the possibility of creating a two-tiered league consisting of class B and class C divisions. Mason County Central Athletic Director Tim Genson said the move is something he has been working on for…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 19, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death hasbeen reported to OCP: Bonnie Jean Bickel, 89, of Hart, died on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Donna Jean (Birkman) Vander Zanden, 84, of Chicago, formerly of Weare, died on Monday, December 9, 2019. Brian James Martin, 70, of Montague, died on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Charles E. “Chuck” Chase,…
Farm to Fork Gala brings farmers and community members together. #TheLand is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — What safety protocols go into producing milk? What impact have trade tariffs had on local farmers? What career opportunities are there locally for agriculture?…
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