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Semi truck crash closes US 31 near Shelby

February 22, 2023

Semi truck crash closes US 31 near Shelby UPDATE: The expressway is back open SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Southbound US 31 near Shelby Road was closed for approximately a half hour after a semi truck slid into the median facing north during a snow storm Wednesday, Feb. 22, around 3 p.m., according to Deputy Tim Simon of the Oceana County Sheriff’s…

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Truck rollover crash on US 31 near Shelby

February 22, 2023

Truck rollover crash on US 31 near Shelby SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were sent to a truck rollover crash on northbound US 31 north of Buchanan Road Wednesday, Feb. 22, around 12:45 p.m., according to dispatch information from Mason-Oceana 911. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured in the crash.

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Book vending machine unveiled at Thomas Read Elementary School

February 22, 2023

Book vending machine unveiled at Thomas Read Elementary School Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  SHELBY — Thomas Read Elementary School students have a new and fun way to acquire books with the debut of a book vending machine Monday, Feb. 20. Students of the Month Tyler…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

February 21, 2023

Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Montague Area Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools West Shore Educational Service…

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Mears man leads deputies on short car chase before arrest

February 21, 2023

Mears man leads deputies on short car chase before arrest GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Mears man was arrested for fleeing and eluding and driving without a license following a brief car chase on North 56th Avenue near Seventh Street Saturday, Feb. 18, shortly before 10 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A parole violation charge is also being…

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