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September 12, 2024

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Fall Artwalk set for Oct. 5 in Hart

September 11, 2024

HART — The Third Annual Fall Artwalk is set for Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Hart. The event will feature a live duet and interactive painting performance by Empty Canvas.  There will be featured artists at several downtown businesses. Artwalk attendees can also enjoy sidewalk chalk art, food trucks, featured creative food and drinks…

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County seeks applications for commissioner position

September 11, 2024

HART — Oceana County is accepting applications for individuals interested in filling the District 2 county commissioner position.  Phil Morse was elected to the position in 2020, but resigned recently after accepting the job of Shelby Village administrator. Candidates must reside and be registered to vote in District 2, which includes Ferry and Shelby townships. Interested parties should submit a…

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Longtime Hesperia coach to be inducted into Michigan Hall of Fame

September 11, 2024

HESPERIA — The Michigan High School Coaches’ Association selected longtime Hesperia coach Doug Baird for induction into the Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place at Central Michigan University Sunday, Sept. 15. Doug Baird has coached three different sports for a total of 99 seasons over 35 years and continues to coach, states a press release from MHSCA.…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 10, 2024

September 10, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Khattab Almanaseer, 28, of 9312 Callero Dr., Niles, Illinois; delivery/manufacture methamphetamine/ecstasy; delivery/manufacture narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams and and delivery/manufacture of a schedule 1-3 drug. Competency hearing: Sept. 19 at 9:20 a.m. – Omar Mohammed Hashim, 25, of…

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