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Shelby Optimist Club inducts officers, board members 

October 11, 2024

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Nine members were inducted to serve in leadership roles for the Shelby Optimist Club during the club’s regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9. Officers for the 2024-2025 service year include: Travis McLouth, president; Deana Fox, vice president; Chris Griffin, secretary; and Greg Siebert, treasurer. Board members for the upcoming year include: Ross Field; Austin Garcia; Jeremy Gowell; Rob…

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First Responder Appreciation Breakfast set for Oct. 19

October 9, 2024

HART — First Baptist Church of Hart is hosting its annual First Responder Appreciation Breakfast Saturday, Oct. 19, from from 7:30-9 a.m. The free breakfast is open for all first responders throughout Oceana County. “We welcome those who are willing to sacrificially serve our community to stop in, grab a bite to eat, a cup of coffee and allow us…

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Bob Pochyla honored for serving Shelby Optimist Club for 75 years

September 13, 2024

Pochyla was recognized at age 21 as the youngest Optimist member worldwide.  ANN ARBOR — Optimist International clubs and their members have a long and remarkable history as champions of youth causes and organizations in their communities. An Aug. 17 ceremony hosted by the organization’s Michigan district honored that history, and some members of Shelby Optimist Club were front and…

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Women Who Care donate $14,700 to Hart VFW post

September 9, 2024

By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer HART — The 147 members of Women Who Care of Oceana County held their 49th quarterly meeting Sept. 3.  This time, attendees chose to have each member write a $100 personal check to support the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Post 1329, located at 802 S. State Street in Hart. Their gifts total $14,700 to…

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Hawks and Owls to perform at New Era Farmers’ Market Sept. 10

August 28, 2024

NEW ERA — Hawks and Owls is slated to perform during the next New Era Farmers’ Market Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m. Bruce and Becca Ling have performed at Wheatland Music Festival, the Ark in Ann Arbor, Blissfest, Festival of the Wild Rose Moon, Harvest Gathering, Farm Fest, Detroit Institute of Art and for musical and literary clubs, museum…

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