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Pet Connection: Victor needs a loving home

February 16, 2023

Pet Connection: Victor needs a loving home Editor’s Note: Last month’s featured cat, Zoey, has found her “furever” home. In order to help us continue helping these animals, we need an advertising sponsor for the Pet Connection series to continue. Please email editor@masoncountypress.com for details. Victor is our featured cat this month rescued by Oceana County Animal Friends. “Victor was…

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Police investigate gunshots fired on Valentine’s Day in downtown Hart

February 15, 2023

Police investigate gunshots fired on Valentine’s Day in downtown Hart HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a complaint of “shots fired” that occurred downtown early Valentine’s Day morning, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “Law enforcement has identified a person of interest. This is an ongoing investigation,” said Chief Salazar in a press release issued Wednesday, Feb.…

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Winter weather advisory Thursday and Friday

February 15, 2023

Winter weather advisory Thursday and Friday The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Oceana County and several other counties beginning Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 a.m. until Friday, Feb. 17, at 7 a.m.  Other counties impacted include: Mason, Lake, Muskegon, Newaygo, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa and Kent. Snow accumulations of 6-8 inches are…

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Shelby Middle School student publishes book

February 14, 2023

Shelby Middle School student publishes book Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Shelby Middle School eighth grader Addison Adams has published a fantasy adventure novel entitled, “The Sword of Rose,” which is available on Amazon. The first in “The Weapons of Flowers” trilogy, Addison’s book…

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West Shore Bank offering quasquicentennial scholarships

February 14, 2023

West Shore Bank offering quasquicentennial scholarships LUDINGTON — In celebration of its quasquicentennial (125 years), West Shore Bank will award approximately 10 $1,250 college scholarships this year. Students who reside within Benzie, Mason, Manistee, Muskegon, Oceana and Grand Traverse counties can now apply for the scholarship here. The scholarship application deadline is April 16, 2023, at 11 p.m. and all…

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