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Hunter, 76, found deceased.

December 9, 2016

Hunter, 76, found deceased. #OceanaCountyNews #Rothbury By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Leon Balcom, 76, of Rothbury, who died of natural causes, was found in his vehicle on a two-track near 96th Avenue and McKinley Road Thursday, Dec. 8, at 2:29 p.m., according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. The call was dispatched as a “dead…

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Student suspended for bringing airsoft pistol to school.

December 8, 2016

Student suspended for bringing airsoft pistol to school. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — A male juvenile student was suspended from Shelby High School for 10 days after allegedly bringing an airsoft pistol to school Friday, Dec. 2, according to Shelby Public Schools Superintendent Dan Bauer. The student could be charged in juvenile court, said Shelby Police Chief…

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80-year-old bridge to be replaced.

December 7, 2016

80-year-old bridge to be replaced. #OceanaCountyNews #ShelbyRdBridge BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Local Bridge Advisory Board selected the Shelby Road Bridge over Stony Creek for replacement in 2019, according to a press release from the Oceana County Road Commission. The estimated cost of the project is $1.6 million. “The original bridge was built in 1936. It…

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Road commission provides plowing policy.

December 7, 2016

Road commission provides plowing policy. #OceanaCountyNews HART — With the winter season approaching, the Oceana County Road Commission provided its winter maintenance policy for residents to review. STATE TRUNKLINE (M-20, M-120, FREEWAY, HART AND PENTWATER BUSINESS ROUTES) • Trunk line maintenance shall be performed as specified in the Michigan Department of Transportation manual. Overtime shall be held to a minimum.…

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Police provide safety tips for winter travels.

December 7, 2016

Police provide safety tips for winter travels. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — As a winter storm is predicted to barrel down on West Michigan beginning late Wednesday night, Dec. 7, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to stay safe. “With the hazardous winter weather season approaching, we are sending a reminder to all motorists to take extra…

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