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Fire weather watch in effect Friday.

May 5, 2022

Fire weather watch in effect Friday. OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued fire weather watch for a portion of Michigan, including Oceana County, Friday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Winds will be 10-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. “Burn restrictions are likely in effect. For more information on burn…

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Leader of gang that kidnapped local family in Haiti extradited to US.

May 5, 2022

Leader of gang that kidnapped local family in Haiti extradited to US. The leader of a violent gang that kidnapped a local family that was in Haiti on a missionary trip last fall has been indicted on criminal charges, according to national reports. The US attorney’s office for the District of Columbia alleges that Germine Joly, the leader of the…

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Shelby students pedal to school for National Bike Day.

May 5, 2022

Shelby students pedal to school for National Bike Day. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby elementary students enjoyed some long-awaited sunny spring weather Wednesday, May 4, to participate in National Bike to School Day. “Ride to School was so much fun today!” states a post on the Shelby…

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Firefighting dad hands son first officer’s helmet.

May 5, 2022
Tim and Tyler VanAvery

Firefighting dad hands son first officer’s helmet. HESPERIA — It’s a special occasion to receive your first officer’s helmet when you’re a firefighter. It’s even more special when the person bestowing that helmet is your dad. Deputy Chief Tim VanAvery handed his son, Tyler VanAvery, his first officer’s helmet Wednesday evening, May 4. The younger VanAvery was promoted to lieutenant. …

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Shelby to host groundbreaking for new elementary school May 27.​​

May 5, 2022

Shelby to host groundbreaking for new elementary school May 27.​​ Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools will host a celebration Friday, May 27, at 12:15 p.m. to officially mark the start of construction of its new elementary school building. Related story here: https://www.oceanacountypress.com/2022/04/21/shelby-schools-t…building-project/ The new school…

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