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‘Let no child be forgotten’

December 5, 2015
‘Let no child be forgotten’

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. ROTHBURY — The 70-year tradition of the Old Newsies and the Goodfellows continues as dedicated members took to the streets of Oceana County Saturday, Dec. 5, gathering donations from motorists at major intersections. Bill Cook, who has participated in the annual program since 1976, said that $4,300-$4,500 was raised by the Old Newsies in the…

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WWC gives $14,000 to Choices West

December 2, 2015
WWC gives $14,000 to Choices West

HART — Choices West Counseling Services, Inc., a substance abuse treatment center in Hart, was chosen Wednesday, Dec. 2, by the Women Who Care of Oceana County (WWC) to receive personal checks from each of its members totaling $14,000. The center provides outpatient treatment, prevention and educational services for adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, pregnant and…

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Ludington OB/GYN practices combine to join Spectrum.

December 1, 2015
Ludington OB/GYN practices combine to join Spectrum.

LUDINGTON — Three Ludington area obstetrics and gynecology practices are the latest medical offices to join Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and Spectrum Health Medical Group. The integration includes the offices of doctors Margaret Gustafson, Dannie Gentry and Timothy Murphy. The change takes effect today, Tuesday, December 1, 2015, making all three women’s health specialists members of Spectrum Health Medical Group (SHMG).…

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It’s Giving Tuesday: check out local wish list

December 1, 2015
It’s Giving Tuesday: check out local wish list

SHELBY — “When you wish upon a star,” sang Jiminy Cricket in the 1940 Walt Disney film “Pinocchio.” That set the stage for a blue fairy to grant Geppetto’s wish that his wooden marionette be brought to life.   It’s in that same wish-granting spirit that the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) has again asked area nonprofits serving Oceana…

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‘A Taste of Christmas’ concert Dec. 15

November 30, 2015
‘A Taste of Christmas’ concert Dec. 15

HART — Enjoy a relaxing evening with a cookie in one hand; hot chocolate or coffee in the other; and a song in your ear and heart during “A Taste of Christmas: A Holiday Concert” Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Hart Middle School cafe. The brand-new Hart Middle School Choir and Director David Moul are working hard…

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