By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Polk Road and 72nd Avenue that is expected to begin in the spring of 2027 is an effort to improve safety, but business owners along the busy corridor want a traffic light there instead. Dave Hansen, who owns two businesses along Polk Road, said he…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A small abandoned house on Oceana Drive was “gutted” by a fire Tuesday night, March 31, said Shelby Fire Chief Jack White. Firefighters from Shelby-Benona and Grant Township were dispatched to the scene around 11:15 p.m., said Chief White. “We cleared the scene about two hours later.” Ferry Township was initially toned…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Duncan Logan Hosta-Manrique, 22, of Montague, methamphetamine possession. Offense date: March 25, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $150/10 percent. Preliminary exam: April 14 at 1 p.m. Justin Scott Theodore, 27, of Hesperia, carrying a concealed weapon. Offense date: March 20, 2026. Agency: OCSO.…
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.…
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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