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Shelby to unveil new elementary school Saturday

December 13, 2023

Shelby to unveil new elementary school Saturday Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  SHELBY —  The community will get a look at Shelby Public Schools’ new  $19 million elementary school building located along Oceana Drive north of the high school during a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, Dec. 16, beginning at 9…

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Hart man sentenced to probation in child trafficking case

December 12, 2023

Hart man sentenced to probation in child trafficking case Convictions are under review by appeals court  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — One of three men arrested in a child trafficking sting operation last August was sentenced to five years probation in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 12. Steven Wayne Volpp, 58, of Hart, pleaded guilty to a felony…

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Pentwater Junior Women’s Club announces funding projects

December 7, 2023

Pentwater Junior Women’s Club announces funding projects PENTWATER — Pentwater Junior Women’s Club announces projects funded in 2023, which include:  Purchase of a 3D printer for the Pentwater Schools coding classroom, helping students understand 3D technologies, design and simulation; application engineering, process and materials; data preparation skills; machine operation; post-processing and surface finishing; and definition of quality.  Michigan Dunes Chapter…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 7, 2023

December 7, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Dec. 7, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Kerri Lynn Timmer, 35, pleaded guilty Oct. 23, 2023 to prisoner in possession of contraband and was sentenced Dec. 4, 2023 to one to five years in prison with credit for 94 days served in jail and $198 in…

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Lisa Parker retires from 43 year career at Shelby State Bank

December 6, 2023

Lisa Parker retires from 43 year career at Shelby State Bank SHELBY – Shelby State Bank has announced that long-time local banker Lisa Parker will be retiring on December 31. Parker joined Shelby State Bank in December 1980. She progressed through several roles from teller and customer service representative to loan clerk before becoming a bank officer in 1991. She…

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