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Hart business to receive $25,000 through Match on Main program

July 31, 2025

HART — S. Hegg Real Estate will receive a $25,000 state grant through the Match on Main program. Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) is supporting 63 small businesses across Michigan through the MEDC’s Match on Main program, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced this week. “The $1.49 million in grants awarded to small local businesses will create resiliency and strengthen downtowns in Main…

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Police news, published July 31, 2025

July 31, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, July 29, 2025: 11 a.m., a 21-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended, Madison Road, Crystal Township. 4:39 p.m., assault, no arrest, 2100 block of North 56th Avenue,…

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Household hazardous waste collection day set for Aug. 16  

July 31, 2025

HART — Now is the time to clean out your basement, garage, or barn and look for old, unusable, or mystery  products that require safe disposal. The annual Oceana County Household Hazardous Waste  collection day is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hart Department of Public Works, 1010 State St. Items accepted for…

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Man swindled out of nearly $17,000 in online tractor purchase

July 31, 2025

NEW ERA — A New Era man was swindled out of $16,800 in an online fraud scheme, said Michigan Police Sgt. Ben Stadler. The man wired the money to purchase a 2022 John Deer tractor that is normally worth over $40,000. He later discovered the online account was fake. The case has been turned over the Federal Bureau of Investigation.…

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Oceana Democrats host annual picnic

July 31, 2025

MEARS — The Oceana County Democrats will host an annual potluck picnic Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. at Johnson Square Park Mears Pavilion on West Fox Road  across from the Mears Post Office. Water and lemonade will be provided. Bring a dish to share. All are welcome. ___________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings…

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