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Golf United Oceana set for Aug. 19

August 3, 2023

Golf United Oceana set for Aug. 19 SHELBY — The Seventh Annual Golf United Oceana is set for Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Oceana Golf Club. “This event is the kickoff of our new 2023-2024 campaign year and our biggest fundraiser of the year,” said Barbara Sims, director of Oceana County United Way of the Lakeshore. “All proceeds from this…

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Voters to decide if Pentwater should transition from village to city

August 3, 2023

Voters to decide if Pentwater should transition from village to city Proposal  creates division in Pentwater By Allison Scarbrough, Editor PENTWATER — Village leaders are preparing to ask voters to consider making Pentwater a city, and an opposition group is trying to stop the effort. While benefits cited include a streamlining of services and tax advantages, opponents claim the transition…

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Road work on Oceana Drive in New Era begins Thursday

August 3, 2023

Road work on Oceana Drive in New Era begins Thursday NEW ERA — The Oceana County Road Commission is paving Oceana Drive from Cleveland Road to the village beginning Thursday, Aug. 3. The road work, which is weather dependent, is expected to continue through next Thursday, Aug. 10.

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Shipwrecked sailor remains stuck in Lake Michigan

August 2, 2023

UPDATE: The boat was finally freed and towed to Pentwater Wednesday, Aug. 2. Shipwrecked sailor remains stuck in Lake Michigan By Allison Scarbrough, Editor BENONA TOWNSHIP — It’s like Deja Vu for English sailor Jonathan Baxter, 71, whose 33-feet-long sailboat— aptly named Deja Vu — has been stuck in Lake Michigan near Stony Lake for a week and a half.…

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set for Aug. 19

August 2, 2023

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set for Aug. 19 HART — This is an annual call to clean out your basement and garage and look for old, unused, or mystery products that require safe disposal. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hart Department of Public Works building,…

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