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Firefighting dad hands son first officer’s helmet.

May 5, 2022
Tim and Tyler VanAvery

Firefighting dad hands son first officer’s helmet. HESPERIA — It’s a special occasion to receive your first officer’s helmet when you’re a firefighter. It’s even more special when the person bestowing that helmet is your dad. Deputy Chief Tim VanAvery handed his son, Tyler VanAvery, his first officer’s helmet Wednesday evening, May 4. The younger VanAvery was promoted to lieutenant. …

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Voters reject marijuana facilities.

May 4, 2022

Voters reject marijuana facilities. Recall attempt of Newfield Township officials fails. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454.  By Allison…

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News alert: Vehicle fire at Hart rest area.

May 3, 2022

News alert: Vehicle fire at Hart rest area. Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to the Hart rest area on southbound US 31 Tuesday, May 3, at 5:30 p.m. for a vehicle fire.

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Pentwater school to seek bond in November.

May 3, 2022

Pentwater school to seek bond in November. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENWATER —…

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Officer hangs up hat after 17 years of service.

May 3, 2022

Officer hangs up hat after 17 years of service. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. HART — Officer Shawn…

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