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Shelby Optimist Club elects new officers, directors

October 13, 2025

SHELBY — The Shelby Optimist Club elected officers for the 2025-2026 term during the group’s Oct. 1 meeting.  The new officers are Deana Fox, president; Ross Field, vice president; Greg Siebert, treasurer; and Travis McLouth, secretary. The Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term includes the newly-elected officers as well as Jeremy Gowell, Chad Warner, Carmen Beemer; Noble Graham-Lattin and…

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Help decorate downtown Hart for the fall season

October 2, 2025

HART — The City of Hart is seeking volunteers to help with downtown fall decorating Thursday, Oct. 2, from 2-5 p.m. Meet at Hart Commons at 2 p.m. ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with…

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Helping Hands Food Pantry receives grant for fresh produce

September 24, 2025

ROTHBURY — The Rothbury Community Church Helping Hands Food Pantry, in collaboration with District Health Department #10 and the Centers for Disease Control’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program, have received a $2,500 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund. This funding will be used to purchase fresh produce for pantry clients, helping ensure that local…

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Downtown Hart to host full weekend of arts, music, cycling Oct. 4–5

September 18, 2025

HART – Downtown Hart will be buzzing with activity the weekend of Oct. 4–5, 2025, as the community celebrates three major events: the Fourth Annual ArtWalk, the Fourth Annual HartPrize, and the Second Annual Ride Around Home cycling event. Together, these events highlight Hart’s thriving arts community, local talent, and love of the outdoors. ArtWalk | Saturday, Oct.  4, from…

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Woodside Pet Memorial opens in Shelby Township

September 9, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Woodside Pet Memorial, a new pet burial park developed by Shelby Township, is now open for families seeking a peaceful and respectful resting place for their cherished pets. “Located in the heart of Oceana County, the park was thoughtfully designed as a sanctuary of remembrance — a space where love and loss intersect in nature’s embrace,” states…

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