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Traffic alert: semi trailer fire on US 31

August 14, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to southbound US 31 near mile marker 145 for a semi trailer that caught fire Friday, Aug. 14, at 10:49 a.m., according to Mason-Oceana 911 dispatch information. The southbound lane was temporarily closed by law enforcement in the vicinity of the fire. Command on scene requested Hart Area Fire Department to…

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Disaster relief loans available following April flooding

August 14, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — Heavy rainfall led to historic flooding last April, causing damage and compromising structures in Oceana County and in several other Michigan communities. In response to a Presidential disaster declaration issued in June, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest disaster loans for Michigan businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms, tornadoes,…

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Floating works of art to be on display in Pentwater Aug. 22

August 14, 2026

Story and photos by Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — The Pentwater Yacht Club will host the 29th Annual Wooden and Classic Boat Show and Parade Saturday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.   This free, public event features dozens of beautifully restored wooden and classic boats displayed on the Village Green and in the water. The event has…

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DAR Michigan Dunes Chapter meeting set for Saturday

August 14, 2026

PENTWATER — The DAR Michigan Dunes Chapter meeting is set for Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Pentwater Public School, beginning at 2 p.m. before the Pentwater Homecoming Parade. The program will feature a presentation highlighting three historic women. ___________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by subscriptions. Today, while Mason County Press and Oceana County…

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set for Saturday

August 14, 2026

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 Oceana County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hart Department of Public Works, 1010 State St. This event is only…

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