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August 22, 2024

A very small team is responsible for bringing the news to you each day on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. These online services are brought to you for free through the support of our advertisers and sponsors. We are very grateful to our advertisers and sponsors and love to promote them. But, advertising budgets can be tight these…

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Sports complex focus of Sept. 3 meeting

August 22, 2024

SHELBY — Residents are invited to participate in a public meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Shelby Township Hall, 204 N. Michigan Ave., to discuss the development of a new 40,000-square-foot sports complex at the new Shelby Township Community Park. The meeting will offer community members an opportunity to provide input on the amenities and programs they…

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Walkerville welcomes six new teachers

August 22, 2024

Back-to-school open house set for Aug. 28 Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools’ six new teachers will meet students, parents and community members during a back-to-school open house Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 4-5 p.m.  The first day of school for the…

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Walkerville hosts Varmint and Vermin Hunting Contest

August 21, 2024

WALKERVILLE — Critters beware as the first-ever Walkerville Varmint and Vermin Hunting Contest takes aim this fall.  “Come join us for a day filled with excitement as we hunt down those pesky critters in the heart of Walkerville, Michigan,” states a post on the Walkerville Thrives Facebook page. “Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, this event is perfect…

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Oceana County man seriously injured in PM Hwy crash

August 20, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Crystal Township man was seriously injured after the vehicle he was driving collided with a semi truck and trailer Tuesday morning. Emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Pere Marquette Highway and the northbound US 31 offramp at 7:21 a.m. According to Mason County Sheriff’s Sgt. Matt Warmuskerken, the…

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