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OCCOA and Read Early Read Often host Christmas event Friday

December 17, 2024

HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging and Read Early Read Often are teaming up to host a special event for Oceana County’s children Friday, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Children can come in; read a book; take a book home with them; and take home a craft project,” said OCCOA Programs/Volunteer Services Director Bradley Youngstrom.…

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Stained glass creations capture winter’s beauty

December 3, 2024

By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Working with stained glass is a popular skill taught at the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center, and members have been quite busy the past few months.   A “Christmas Craft Workshop” recently attracted 15 members who had fun learning to make beautiful Christmas ornaments. One design was a stained glass snowflake.   “The past year has…

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Williams leaving West Michigan CMH for Florida position

December 2, 2024

LUDINGTON — Lisa Williams, chief executive officer of West Michigan Community Mental Health, has accepted a position as a CEO for another behavioral healthcare organization in Florida. She will be resigning from the local position effective Jan. 31, 2025. Williams has been with WMCMH for 25 years and has served as its CEO for the past 11 years. “WMCMH has…

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Radiant Church to host Community Thanksgiving Dinner

November 25, 2024

HART — Radiant Church, will host a free Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28. from noon to 2 p.m. at Hart Historical Museum, 570 E. Lincoln St. 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…

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‘Stuff a Blue Goose’ Dec. 13

November 19, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Help Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post help those in need by “Stuffing a Blue Goose” Friday, Dec. 13, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Ludington area Walmart at 4854 W. US 10. Troopers from the MSP Hart post will partner with the Salvation Army to collect new toys and non-perishable food items to…

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