Opinion

Reader: Michigan does not need another public health crisis.

August 14, 2019

Reader: Michigan does not need another public health crisis. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Oceana County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to OCP’s Op/Ed…

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Letter to editor: Unhappy Rothbury resident. 

June 27, 2019

Letter to editor: Unhappy Rothbury resident.  Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Oceana County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to OCP’s Op/Ed policy. Dear Editor,…

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Senator discusses state budget expectations

February 28, 2019

Senator discusses state budget expectations Contributed by Sen. Jon Bumstead, 34th Senate District The new Legislature is well underway and we are already fast-approaching budget season.   In just a few days, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be releasing the details of her proposed budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. My colleagues and I have our expectations of what proposals the governor…

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Letter to the Editor: It’s Time to Secure Our Border

January 14, 2019

Letter to the Editor: It’s Time to Secure Our Border  The following is a letter to the editor (op/ed) from Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-Holland) who represents Michigan’s Second Congressional District, which includes Mason and Oceana counties.  By Congressman Bill Huizenga For years, elected officials in Washington from both sides of the aisle have discussed the need for border security and…

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Homeless youths need our support, help

November 10, 2018

Homeless youths need our support, help Letter to the editor by Cynthia Arneson Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is November 10 to 18. Imagine being a 17-year-old high school senior and finding yourself homeless and on your own. It is a stark existence fraught with despair. There are currently more than 2 million homeless youth in the United States, with Michigan ranking sixth in…

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