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Closings and cancellations, Dec. 4, 2024

December 4, 2024

The following are closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Hart Public Schools after-school Project Focus program Walkerville Public Schools after-school Project Focus program and middle school boys basketball practice. Shelby Public Schools after-school Aspire program. __________________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…

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Winter storm warning issued for west Michigan

December 4, 2024

OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service has upgraded the winter storm watch for west Michigan to a winter storm warning. The warning is in effect from 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, to 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6. Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected with total accumulations between 4 and 10 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds are…

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EF unveils initial lineup for 2025 festival

December 3, 2024

ROTHBURY — Electric Forest organizers unveiled the initial lineup Tuesday evening, Dec. 3, for the 2025 festival set for June 19-22 at the Double JJ Resort.  The festival draws tens of thousands people from all over the U.S. and beyond. “One of the world’s most celebrated festivals, Electric Forest is an all-encompassing experience, defined by total immersion through its pillars…

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Clipper system to bring heavy, blowing snow

December 3, 2024

A winter storm watch is in effect beginning Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. OCEANA COUNTY — An Alberta Clipper system is predicted to bring snow squalls, high winds and periods of heavy snow to west Michigan Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 4 and 5. The US National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for most of the western…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Dec. 3, 2024

December 3, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Benito Escamilla, Jr., 54, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty Nov. 26 to larceny less than $200 and was sentenced to 89 days suspended jail with credit for 89 days served and $345 in fines, costs and restitution. Escamilla pleaded…

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