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Oceana women’s generosity surpasses $700,000

December 15, 2023

Oceana women’s generosity surpasses $700,000 In June of 2012, several Oceana women founded an area chapter of a nationwide organization called Women Who Care (WWC). The concept involves area women meeting four times a year to learn about the good work of several nonprofits serving Oceana County citizens. Every attendee votes for one, and the highest vote-getter receives $100 contributions…

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Shelby Township seeks feedback for intersection lighting

December 15, 2023

Shelby Township seeks feedback for intersection lighting SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board continues to look for opportunities to improve road safety for township residents and visitors.  With this goal in mind, the board executed a plan last year to hire a local farmer to mow the right-of-way twice a year, according to a press release from the township.…

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HPD news posted Dec. 14, 2023

December 14, 2023

HPD news posted Dec. 14, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023: 1 a.m., medical assist, 100 block of Orchard Street, City of Hart. 9 a.m., lost property, 200 block of East Main Street, City…

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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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