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Reaffirming OCP’s commitment to serving Oceana County

April 12, 2023

Reaffirming OCP’s commitment to serving Oceana County Oceana County’s only locally owned news service I wanted to take this time to re-affirm with you, the readers of Oceana County Press, our commitment to serving Oceana County. Oceana County Press was started in 2014 as an exclusively online news service, following the success of our sister news service, Mason County Press,…

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High fire danger across Lower Peninsula

April 12, 2023

High fire danger across Lower Peninsula Warm temperatures, winds and winter buildup of dry grasses and leaves have pushed fire danger to very high levels across the Lower Peninsula, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources press release. “People need to be careful when doing any outdoor activity that could spark a wildfire,” said Don Klingler, Michigan Department of…

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Obituary: Paul Merrifield, 66, of Ludington

April 12, 2023

Obituary: Paul Merrifield, 66, of Ludington Paul Clare Merrifield, 66, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly April 10, 2023, at home. He was born August 16, 1956, in Hart, the son of George and Adamarie (Verschueren) Merrifield.   Paul graduated with the Class of 1974 from Hart High School where he played football.  He then served four years in the US…

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Oceana County Road Commission receives state awards

April 11, 2023

Oceana County Road Commission receives state awards LANSING – The Oceana County Road Commission received three statewide “Impress” awards at the recent 2023 County Road Association highway conference. “Impress awards recognize county road agencies that demonstrate innovation on notable projects in the categories of communications, operations and collaboration,” states a County Road Association of Michigan press release. OCRC received awards…

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Tim Barton of Wallbuilders to speak April 21

April 11, 2023

Tim Barton of Wallbuilders to speak April 21 HART – New Era Christian School and Oceana Christian School are sponsoring a free event with Tim Barton of Wallbuilders on Friday, April 21 at the Hart Baptist Church, 3258 N. 72nd Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the Event begins at 7 p.m. The event is limited for seating, register…

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