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OCP looking for student reporters.

November 19, 2017

OCP looking for student reporters. Oceana County Press is looking for high school students who are interested in reporting on topics from their schools (and other community topics). This is an opportunity to gain experience from professional journalists on how to write news stories and document events with videography and photography. Compensation is available. Those interested should send an inquiry…

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Recent birth, reported Nov. 17, 2017.

November 17, 2017

Recent birth, reported Nov. 17, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Emilee Michelle Herevia, the daughter of Erica Diaz and Victoriano Herevia of Hart, was born November 16, 2017. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here. 

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 17, 2017. 

November 17, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 17, 2017.  #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Nancy Lynn Koposky, 76, Hart, died Thursday, November 16, 2017. Joseph L. Kokx, Sr., 82, of Crystal Valley died Thursday, November 16, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. 

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Amber Alert issued from Muskegon County: 3 children missing. 

November 15, 2017

Amber Alert issued from Muskegon County: 3 children missing.  UPDATE: Alert cancelled. The children have been found. #AmberAlert. MUSKEGON — Police have issued an amber alert for three children missing from Muskegon. Police identified the children as 16-month-old Jariah Render, 2-year-old Ja-Raun Render and 3-year-old Lamir Jamerson. Police have not released any photos of the children at this time. Authorities…

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The many faces of homelessness. 

November 13, 2017

The many faces of homelessness.  Editor’s Note: This week is Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week. By Diana Hanna, TrueNorth Community Services. The face of homelessness can often be hidden from view. Unlike, in urban areas where homeless people are in plain sight on street corners and sidewalks, homelessness is not as evident in rural communities like ours. Take one perspective…

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