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Flood advisory issued for southeast corner of Oceana County

March 31, 2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood advisory for portions of Oceana, Muskegon and Newaygo counties until 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 31.   In Oceana, the advisory area is in the southeast corner of the county. Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected, states NWS. Expect minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.…

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Lake Effect Artists to host art show in Stony Lake July 4 and 5

March 31, 2026

BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Lake Effect Artists‘ Collective announces the return of the Annual Outdoor Summer Art Show Saturday and Sunday, July 4 and 5, in Stony Lake. This event brings together original, handcrafted work from local, regional, and national artists. The venue’s location is 4189 Scenic Dr., next to Stony Lake Depot. “Now in its continued tradition as a…

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Shelby Jazz Band earns top rating at state festival

March 31, 2026

SHELBY — The Shelby Jazz Band, which includes Shelby middle and high school students, achieved an overall division 1 rating at the Michigan School Bands and Orchestra Association’s State Jazz Festival, March 25, at Mona Shores High School. Bands are rated on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the highest rating possible.  “Our students had fun preparing…

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Seasonal Silver Lake homes destroyed by fire

March 30, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Two unoccupied seasonal homes on Silver Lake Road were destroyed by fire early Monday morning, March 30. “We got called out to a structure fire at about 2:40 a.m., and upon arrival one house was completely gone, and (the fire) moved into the second house, and about half of it was on…

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New Era man killed in icy US 31 crash

March 30, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old New Era man died after he was ejected from the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer he was driving following a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning, March 28, on northbound US 31 near 66th Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Robert Charles Veld was pronounced dead at the scene following the 5:28 a.m. crash.…

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