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Weekend police news, posted Sept. 25, 2023

September 25, 2023

Weekend police news, posted Sept. 25, 2023 The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 22, 2023: 6:18 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a Ryobi electric pressure washer valued at $150 and a Stihl backpack leaf blower valued at $200, North 128th Avenue, Elbridge Township. 10:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 32-year-old Pleasant…

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Pirates celebrate homecoming this week

September 25, 2023

Pirates celebrate homecoming this week Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Homecoming festivities are in full swing for the Hart Pirates this week.  Hart High School kicked off homecoming week with the annual powder puff event Sunday evening, Sept. 24. As the week continues, the hallways are transformed into…

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ID bracelets help people with dementia who wander get back home

September 25, 2023

ID bracelets help people with dementia who wander get back home People with dementia sometimes wander, which is scary for both the person with dementia and those who love and support that person. A personal identification bracelet may help alleviate some of those concerns.  Senior Resources and the SafeSeniors collaborative have partnered to promote the Miles for Memories Personal ID…

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144th Avenue in Ferry closed this week

September 25, 2023

144th Avenue in Ferry closed this week FERRY TOWNSHIP — A portion of 144th Avenue between Warren and Baseline roads will be closed to traffic this week Monday through Thursday, Sept. 25-28, for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…

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Beards with benefits: Officers quit shaving to raise money for charity

September 22, 2023

Beards with benefits: Officers quit shaving to raise money for charity HART – If you’re beginning to notice that many of our local police officers are looking a little scruffy, it’s because they’re participating in “No Shave November” to raise money for a local charity. Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast said he decided to begin the campaign a little earlier…

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