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Shelby Bands wrap up marching season and march into Christmas season

December 9, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — The Shelby Marching Tigers finished their successful season of marching band, supporting the football team and earning a Division “1” rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Marching Festival in Big Rapids.  The…

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EF unveils initial lineup for 2025 festival

December 3, 2024

ROTHBURY — Electric Forest organizers unveiled the initial lineup Tuesday evening, Dec. 3, for the 2025 festival set for June 19-22 at the Double JJ Resort.  The festival draws tens of thousands people from all over the U.S. and beyond. “One of the world’s most celebrated festivals, Electric Forest is an all-encompassing experience, defined by total immersion through its pillars…

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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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Creole du Nord to perform Friday evening in Hart

December 2, 2024

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present Creole du Nord Friday, Dec. 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium at Hart Middle School. Tickets are available at the door or online at hartseries.org. Louisiana music brings a real element of passion to this band. It has become the mission of the bandleader Mark…

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Hart High School brings ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ to life

November 4, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership in Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School will bring one of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, back to life onstage — with her braces, stubbornness, and all. Meg is portrayed by HHS senior Olivia DeBrot, who has over 10 productions under her belt.  Just as…

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