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News alert: pole barn fire in Claybanks

January 9, 2026

CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a pole barn fire at 5677 S. Scenic Drive Friday, Jan. 9, at 8:20 p.m.

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Improperly-ventilated gas wall heater caused apartment fire

January 9, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Initial investigation of the apartment building fire at 55 E. Fourth St. Thursday morning, Jan. 8, determined that “an improperly-ventilated gas wall heater” caused the blaze. “Initial investigation appears that an improperly-ventilated gas wall heater started the fire where it spread through the walls into the rest of the apartments,” said Lt./Public Information…

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Police seek public’s help in front-end loader theft investigation

January 9, 2026

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the recent theft of a front-end loader from property located near 184th Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to call the post at (231) 873-2171. No other information is currently available as it would hamper the investigation, according to MSP. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 9, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of central and west central Michigan, including Oceana and Mason counties, beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, until 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts are possible and winds gusting as high as 35 mph Sunday morning.…

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Fire destroys Shelby apartment building

January 8, 2026

Story and photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Firefighters from half a dozen departments battled a fire that destroyed a multi-unit apartment building at 55 E. Fourth St. Thursday morning, Jan. 8. The occupants of the two-story building, formerly an office space, escaped the fire unharmed. A dog that lived there also escaped uninjured. Firefighters were expected to…

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