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Wren Road closed for maintenance

October 14, 2024

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Wren Road from 56th to 64th avenues will be closed daily until further notice for maintenance beginning Monday, Oct. 14, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.…

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Police news, published Oct. 14, 2024

October 14, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024: 11:51 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 32-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for methamphetamine possession and probation violation, 5200 block of 168th Avenue, Otto Township. He was lodged in the Oceana…

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Pirate royalty

October 12, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Alex Hicks and Lexie Nienhuis were crowned Hart High School Homecoming King and Queen Friday evening, Oct. 11, 2024 during halftime of Hart’s varsity football game against Orchard View. The Pirates defeated the Cardinals 44-14.

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News alert: Crash at Oceana Drive and M 20

October 11, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Oceana Drive and M 20 for a two-vehicle crash Friday, Oct. 11, around 3:15 p.m.  Minor injuries reported.

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Shelby Optimist Club inducts officers, board members 

October 11, 2024

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Nine members were inducted to serve in leadership roles for the Shelby Optimist Club during the club’s regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9. Officers for the 2024-2025 service year include: Travis McLouth, president; Deana Fox, vice president; Chris Griffin, secretary; and Greg Siebert, treasurer. Board members for the upcoming year include: Ross Field; Austin Garcia; Jeremy Gowell; Rob…

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