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Ross Field wins write-in campaign for county commissioner

November 4, 2026

HART — Ross Field won a write-in campaign for the Oceana Board of County Commissioners’ District 2 during the midterm election Tuesday, Nov. 3. Results for the write-in campaign were published by the Oceana County Clerk’s Office Wednesday. “I want to thank all of those who encouraged me to throw my hat in the ring and helped me to win…

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Possible safety situation determined not to be threat at Hart Public Schools

November 4, 2026

HART — A possible safety situation put Hart Public Schools on alert Wednesday, Nov. 4, before it was determined that it was not a threat to school students and staff. “Late this morning, we were informed of a possible safety situation taking place in the City of Hart,” stated Hart Superintendent Brad Jacobs in a social media post, addressing parents…

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Amidon likely winner of 32nd Senate District race

November 4, 2026

Democrat Rebecca Amidon is the likely winner of Michigan’s 32nd Senate District race, defeating Republican Kim Cole by 2,362 votes, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election. All precincts in the five-county district have reported. Amidon received 60,311 votes, or 51%, compared to Cole’s 57,949 votes, or 49%. Cole, the four-term Mason County sheriff, carried three of the district’s…

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Oceana County election results

November 4, 2026

UPDATE: This list was updated Wednesday morning, Nov. 3, with more complete results. The following are Oceana County unofficial results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 midterm election: Of 22,954 registered voters, 12,725 cast votes for a 55.44 percent voter turnout. Contested races   U.S. Senator   Democrat: Abdul El-Sayed 4,672 Republican: Mike Rogers 7,637   Governor   Democrat: Jocelyn…

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Local volunteers to receive Governor’s Service Awards

November 3, 2026

LANSING — A Fountain woman and an Oceana County youth organization are among 33 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations selected to receive the 2026 Governor’s Service Awards for their commitment to volunteerism and community service. Patricia Parsons of Fountain will receive a Volunteer of the Year Award, while the Oceana Youth Leadership Lab of Shelby will receive a Youth Impact…

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