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Deputies from Oceana, Mason challenge each other to not shave.

October 4, 2017

Deputies from Oceana, Mason challenge each other to not shave. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office have challenged each other to a “beard off.” For the past four years, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has allowed beards to be grown by personnel — violating department policy — during the months of…

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COVE observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

October 3, 2017

COVE observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In observation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) has a variety of dates set aside to help create community awareness for domestic violence in Mason, Oceana and Lake counties. An “Awareness Breakfast” will be hosted in each of the three counties.  Anyone is invited to attend to learn more about…

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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 1, 2017.

October 1, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Vernon Lyles, 80, of Rothbury, formerly of Grand Haven, died Saturday, September 30, 2017. Roberto Vela, 55, of New Era, died Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Robert “John” Amstutz, 72, of Hart, died on Friday, September 29, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored…

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WSCC College Night is Oct. 9.

September 26, 2017

WSCC College Night is Oct. 9. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Representatives from over 30 colleges, universities and military organizations are coming together to help college-bound students plan their futures during the annual College Night in the West Shore Community College Recreation Center. The event, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, is designed for high school students, their parents, and…

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Sen. Hansen honored by state library association. 

September 25, 2017

Sen. Hansen honored by state library association.  LANSING — Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, was recently awarded the 2017 Michigan Library Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Fremont Area District Library Director Ray Arnett presented the award to Hansen at the Fremont District Library on Thursday, Sept. 21. As chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid, Hansen has directed state budgets that…

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