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Hart Community Performing Arts Series kicks off concert season with the Wildwoods

October 1, 2026

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will begin its 2026-2027 season Friday, Oct. 9, with a 7:30 p.m. concert by the Wildwoods In the Hart Public Schools auditorium.  From the heart of Lincoln, Neb., The Wildwoods have grown into a folk/Americana trio rooted in rich harmonies and heartfelt storytelling. Formed by husband-and-wife duo Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose…

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Oceana Republican election info office opens in Hart

October 1, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Republican election information office is now open at 907 State St. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on Sunday. “Feel free to stop by for signs and voter information. We look forward to seeing you,” said Oceana County Republican Committee Chair Cynthia Fout.…

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Senate candidate El-Sayed to host town hall in Hart

October 1, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Democratic Party is bringing Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic candidate to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate, to a live town hall event Saturday, Oct. 10.  El-Sayed has quickly risen as a national political figure in a key Senate race after an upset win against Haley Stevens in the August primary. He faces Republican nominee and former…

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Traffic alert: Carrot slime on 176th Avenue

September 29, 2026

LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to 176th Avenue near Clock Road to hose carrot slime off the road Tuesday, Sept. 29, around 3:30 p.m. ______________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by subscriptions. Today, while Mason County Press and Oceana County Press remain free to everyone, the cost of producing quality local journalism…

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Man with 18 priors receives prison term for B&E

September 29, 2026

Paul Madison Phillips broke into several local businesses By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 41-year-old man currently incarcerated in prison received a concurrent prison term of two years and five months to 10 years for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 28. Paul Madison Phillips pleaded guilty to…

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