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Smokin’ Dobroleles to perform at New Era Farmers Market Aug. 8

July 31, 2023

Smokin’ Dobroleles to perform at New Era Farmers Market Aug. 8 NEW ERA — The Smokin’ Dobroleles will perform at the New Era Farmers Market Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 5 p.m., and the market runs from 4-7 p.m. New Era Farmers Market will feature emergency vehicles from 4-5 p.m. The Kids Power of Produce Club kicks off with a story…

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OWI, meth possession arrests top police activity

July 31, 2023

OWI, meth possession arrests top police activity The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, July 25, 2023: 6:55 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 35-year-old Shelby man was arrested for operating while intoxicated and failure to report an accident, Buchanan Road near Cherry Point Farm and Market, Benona Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 11:20…

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Infrastructure project in Hart begins Monday

July 28, 2023

Infrastructure project in Hart begins Monday HART — The City of Hart will perform infrastructure work on Griswold Street and Polk Road beginning Monday, July 31. The area impacted includes Griswold Street north of Polk Road and Polk Road from Griswold Street to Dryden Street between Oceana Drive and State Street, said Hart City Manager Robert Splane. “The project will…

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Touring Chicago by boat

July 27, 2023

Touring Chicago by boat By Allison Scarbrough, Editor MI Travelogue is presented to you by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington, celebrating 75 years.  CHICAGO — The Windy City’s architecture has always fascinated me, and there is no better way to view the magnificent skyscrapers than by boat. I took an architecture cruise on the 22-feet-deep Chicago River via Wendella…

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ECC director excited to take on new role

July 26, 2023

ECC director excited to take on new role By Allison Scarbrough, Editor Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Andrea Degen’s enthusiasm for her new position as the early childhood director and director of state and federal grants for Hart Public Schools is clearly evident by her beaming smile. Degen…

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