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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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Doug Bacon named Pentwater Citizen of The Year

July 11, 2024

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club announced that Pentwater resident Doug Bacon has been named the 2024 Pentwater Citizen of the Year.   First launched in 1973, Bacon becomes the 51st Citizen of the Year. “In the 10 years since moving here from Saline, Michigan, Doug’s accomplishments have irrevocably and permanently changed the greater Pentwater area for the better, said Pentwater…

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Shelby Township to receive $2.5 million grant for sports complex

July 10, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Shelby Township will be awarded a $2,500,000 community enhancement grant from the State of Michigan, according to a press release issued by the township Wednesday, July 10. “This significant funding will be allocated to the development of the Shelby Township Sports Complex, a project that promises to enrich the community and provide state-of-the-art recreational facilities for residents…

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HPD hosts TEAM golf outing Sept. 15

July 9, 2024

SHELBY — Hart Police Department will host its annual TEAM (Teaching, Educating and Mentoring) golf outing at the Oceana Golf Club, at 3333 W. Weaver Rd., Sunday, Sept. 15. Check-in time is 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.   The outing is a four-person scramble, eight-hole event. Food, door prizes, closest to the pin, longest drive, championship first…

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Oceana GOP to host judge candidate forum July 25

July 9, 2024

HART — The Oceana County GOP will host a public forum for the three candidates running for Oceana County probate judge Thursday, July 25, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Hart Community Center, at 407 S. State St. Candidates running for probate judge include (listed alphabetically): Eric Fox, Ryan Good and Anna Rapa.  The new judge will take over for Oceana…

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