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Hesperia students unveil mural made of recycled waste

June 5, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — A large mural made of recycled waste, entitled “Reclaimed Beauty,” was officially unveiled at Vida Weaver Park Thursday morning, June 5. The unique mural was created by students in Monica Grimard’s 3-D art class at Hesperia High School. “The mural features a steelhead, a powerful symbol of Hesperia,” said Hesperia Student Body President…

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Pentwater Arts Council showcases student artwork 

May 28, 2025

HART — Oceana County student artwork was on display at the recent Student Art Show sponsored by the Pentwater Arts Council.   “This year marked 15 years that the arts council has supported this juried student art show, and the Oceana County Council on the Aging in Hart provided a spacious location for the event,” states a press release from the…

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Barbed-wire horse sculpture to remain on permanent display by Pentwater Channel

May 13, 2025

PENTWATER — As the Pentwater Arts Council’s 2024-2025 Sculpture Walk draws to an end, the council announced its donation of a favored sculpture piece, “Gypsy,” to the Village of Pentwater.   “With the help of Pentwater community input, the final decision of ‘Gypsy’ was favored by a slightly greater than 2-1 vote over ‘Time Passes,’ another popular sculpture piece,” states a…

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Barbershop quartet to perform in Hart May 16

May 6, 2025

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will close its 2024-2025 season Friday, May 16, with a performance by the barbershop quartet, Midtown.  The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools auditorium, located in the middle school.  Midtown is a dynamic, international award-winning vocal quartet that provides an entertainment experience capable of catering to multiple…

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Shelby Middle School presents ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ this weekend

April 22, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — Shelby Middle School presents “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, at the Shelby High School auditorium. “Join us for a magical journey down the yellow brick road as our…

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