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Smith & Eddy Insurance donates new scorers’ table to Hart High School

October 22, 2025

HART — Smith & Eddy Insurance, in collaboration with Auto-Owners Insurance, has partnered with Hart High School, providing the addition of a new scorers’ table to be used for all events at the high school gym. “When we heard that the school was looking to replace the old and outdated existing table, we reached out to see if we could…

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The Scoreboard: Oct. 22, 2025

October 22, 2025

Introducing The Scoreboard, a daily posting of local sports scores and highlights. In order to make this service sustainable, we are seeking sponsorships from individuals and businesses. You may also receive sports scores through our Daily Briefing email at a cost of $120 per year or $10 per month. If you are interested in helping us grow this service, please…

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Recent death: Winter Grace Vandenheuvel, infant, of Hart

October 22, 2025

  Winter Grace Vandenheuvel, the infant daughter of Jared Vandenheuvel and Montana Scott of Hart, died on Sunday, October 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at noon at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing…

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MCP, OCP to begin covering local sports

October 20, 2025

Beginning this November, Mason County Press and Oceana County Press will begin publishing local sports scores, which will be posted daily on both sites. It is our intention to not only provide scores for high school teams but also middle school, youth recreation and adult recreation. We will only accept scores from coaches or team representatives who have made arrangements…

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Obituary: Gerald Leonard ‘Buzz’ Schmitz Jr., 73, of Hart

October 20, 2025

Gerald Leonard “Buzz” Schmitz Jr., 73, of Hart, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, due to a motor vehicle accident. He was born October 8, 1952, in Monroe, the son of Gerald Sr. and Jean (Dodson) Schmitz. In 1995, Gerald married Helen (Mannor) Schmitz, and over the last 30 years have been blessed with 11 children, 27 grandchildren, and 11…

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