Celebrate Valentine’s Day with New Era performer.

February 8, 2019

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with New Era performer. #LudingtonCenterfortheArts #AnIntimateEvening LUDINGTON – The Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) announces that Ruthann Eilers of New Era will be the next performer in the art center’s “An Intimate Evening with…” series Thursday evening, Feb. 14. The monthly “An Intimate Evening with…” series features different artists, musicians, dancers, writers, etc. who perform…

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Closings and cancellations, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.

February 7, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. AWANA Grand Prix at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Ludington, postponed Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools CASMAN…

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Shopko to close May 12.

February 7, 2019

Shopko to close May 12. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The Shopko Hometown store, located at 2278 N. Comfort Dr., will permanently close its doors May 12. It is among 139 stores that the company announced Wednesday, Feb. 6, are closing under Chapter 11 bankruptcy. “Through our conversations with the potential buyers, it has become clear that it…

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Weather advisory calls for 45 mph winds.

February 7, 2019

Weather advisory calls for 45 mph winds. #OceanaCountyWeather OCEANA COUNTY – The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for several Michigan counties, including Oceana, until 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph are expected overnight. In addition to Oceana County, the advisory includes Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm and…

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Domestic violence, probation violation arrests top HPD activity.

February 7, 2019

Domestic violence, probation violation arrests top HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019: – 10:12 a.m., motorist assist, State Street and Oceana Drive, City of Hart. – 3:45 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, Polk Road, City of Hart. A 28-year-old Mears woman was cited. Friday, Feb. 1, 2019: – 2:50…

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Closings and cancellations, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.

February 7, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Bear Lake Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Kaleva Norman Dickson Public Schools Ludington Area School District athletic…

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Conservation districts to host workshop Feb. 13.

February 6, 2019

Conservation districts to host workshop Feb. 13. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — An educational workshop is being held for farmers, forestland owners, backyard beekeepers and anyone interested in improving wildlife habitat.  This is a half-day seminar, with guest speakers presenting on special topics including on-farm energy optimization, pollinator habitat initiatives, cover crops, forest pests, cost-share opportunities for these projects, as…

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West Shore ESD receives $500k for state-wide STEM education.

February 6, 2019
West Shore ESD receives $500k for state-wide STEM education.

West Shore ESD receives $500k for state-wide STEM education. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Over $3 million were awarded to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in Michigan by the MiSTEM Advisory Council. Twenty-one awards were selected from a pool of 78 grant applications and the largest award in the state was earned by West Shore Educational Service…

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Two weekends of winter fun in Pentwater.

February 6, 2019

UPDATE: Cross country skiing has been postponed to Feb. 16 due to icy trail conditions. Two weekends of winter fun in Pentwater. #PentwaterWinterfest PENTWATER – The Village of Pentwater may be a known as a summer town, but residents and visitors know how to have a fun time in the winter too. Gear up for two Saturdays of fun during…

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Support local mental health services through laughter.

February 6, 2019

Support local mental health services through laughter. #LaughingMatters #FountainHillCenter SHELBY – The Fountain Hill Center for Counseling and Consultation will host its annual Laughing Matters fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 23, from 6-9 p.m. at the Shelby Optimist Club. Now in its fifth year, this night of great food and great comedy supports the Fountain Hill Center Lakeshore Counseling Office in New…

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Contact Red Cross to help fire victims.

February 6, 2019

Contact Red Cross to help fire victims. HART – The American Red Cross of West Michigan is advising residents who want to help the 11 victims of the Bill Wells’ “602 House” fire Tuesday morning, Feb. 5, to contact its Muskegon and Ludington offices. Those wishing to provide assistance should call (231) 726-3555 and select option #3, said Executive Director…

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Recent births, reported Feb. 6, 2019

February 6, 2019

Recent births, reported Feb. 6, 2019 #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Andrew Gordon McCulley, the son of Miranda Glover and Brandon McCulley of Hart, was born Feb. 4, 2019. Bailey Rose Garza, the daughter of Abigail and Johnny Garza of Crystal Valley, was born Feb. 5, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored…

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HHS Drama Club presents ‘SHREK: The Musical.’

February 6, 2019

HHS Drama Club presents ‘SHREK: The Musical.’ #HartPublicSchools HART – The Hart High School Drama Club is presenting “SHREK: The Musical,” March 8-10, in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium at the middle school. Show times are Friday, March 8, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 9, at 2 p.m.; Saturday, March 9, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 10, at 3…

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WSCC presents “Looking for Palestine.” 

February 6, 2019

WSCC presents “Looking for Palestine.”  HART — “Looking for Palestine,” a play written and performed by Najla Saïd, will be performed on Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m., in the Hart Middle School Auditorium.  The performance is part of the college’s Humankind and Performing Arts series. In her one-woman play, Najla provides a unique passage into one of the most volatile…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019

February 6, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Hesperia Community Schools Montague Public Schools

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Massive fire destroys landmark building.

February 5, 2019

Massive fire destroys landmark building. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. THIS STORY WAS UPDATED TUESDAY AT 5:15 P.M. WITH SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE HART POLICE DEPARTMENT.  HART – A fire ripped through the Bill Wells’ “602 House” at the corner of State and Wood streets early Tuesday morning, Feb. 5, displacing 11 people who lived in the building. No one…

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CSC charge dismissed after alleged victim ‘recants’ claim.

February 5, 2019

CSC charge dismissed after alleged victim recants claim. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART – A first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charge was dismissed against a 31-year-old New Era woman after the alleged victim – a 10-year-old boy – recanted his claim, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Amanda Marie Zoulek of 5923 W. Stony Lake Rd., was arrested…

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Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019

February 5, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School Fountain Head Start Free Soil Area Senior Center Hart Public Schools…

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