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Obituary: Barbara Jane VanWestrienen, 86, of Kalamazoo

November 5, 2024

Barbara Jane VanWestrienen, 86, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at Seminole Shores Assisted Living Center in Muskegon. She was born November 21, 1937, in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of Robert Marsh and Betty Jane (Cunningham) Chapman. Barb loved helping others, and her career in home economics helped her share that by using her gifts and talents.…

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Election Day information for voters

November 4, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Tuesday, Nov. 5 will be your final opportunity to vote in the 2024 General Election. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oceana County Press will report on unofficial results when they become available to us from the Oceana County Clerk’s Office. OCP’s concentration will be to report the results of local…

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Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Blackmer, 85, of Hart

November 4, 2024

Robert “Bob” Allen Blackmer, 85, of Hart passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Robert and Donna Blackmer, born July 28, 1939. He was the older brother of Sharon and Marcia. Bob attended school in Shelby until his parents purchased Blackmer Supermarket in Elbridge Township. He graduated from Hart High School in…

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Daily briefing subscription supports local news

November 2, 2024

Folks, we could use your help. We work very hard getting the news out to you every day. We have some wonderful advertisers who support us and help us keep access to our websites free. But, we could use your support as well. For $10 a month, you will receive the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing, a re-cap of the day’s stories…

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Obituary: Marilyn Jean Baker, 86, of Pentwater, formerly of Fountain

October 31, 2024

Marilyn Jean Baker, 86, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, October 27, 2024 after a short illness. She was born on September 7, 1938 to Katherine “Kate” and Peter Bekkering. Marilyn married Duane Jack Baker on March 26, 1955. Together they enjoyed a life filled with adventures, taking their three daughters Brenda, Barbara, and Becky along for the ride. The family…

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