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Obituary: Charles Felt, 89, of Shelby

July 15, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Franklin Felt, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born November 21, 1934, in Muskegon, the son of Clarence and Lillie Felt. Chuck was raised in North Muskegon where he played football for the North Muskegon Norsemen, leading his team as captain for a season. In Chuck’s senior year he made the…

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Help MCP, OCP grow for 33 cents a day

July 14, 2024

Dear Readers: I am writing this today to ask you to consider financially supporting local news for about 33 cents a day. As you are most likely aware, I own and operate Mason County Press and Oceana County Press (Media Group 31, LLC), which I began in 2012. These online news services are available for free to our readers thanks…

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VIDEO: Judge candidates square off

July 12, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Oceana County probate judge candidates Eric Fox, Anna Rapa and Ryan Good are questioned by OCP News Editor Allison Scarbrough during a forum at the West Michigan Research Station Thursday evening, July 11. The event, which drew about 75 audience members, was organized by Phil Morse who served as host of the event. The three candidates will…

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HPD news, posted July 12, 2024

July 12, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, July 3, 2024: 10:03 a.m., found property, 72nd Avenue, City of Hart. 10:51 a.m., suspicious situation, State and Johnson streets, City of Hart. 2:02 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, State and Washington streets, City of Hart. 3:15 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 10:29…

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Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson to retire

July 11, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — After a nearly 30-year career in Oceana County government, Amy Anderson will retire at the end of the year as the Oceana County clerk. Anderson has worked as the county clerk for the last five years.  She originally began her career in the treasurer’s office part-time, and quickly moved her way up to…

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