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Expect heavy US 31 traffic beginning June 21 due to Electric Forest.

June 9, 2022

Expect heavy US 31 traffic beginning June 21 due to Electric Forest. ROTHBURY — With the massive Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort just less than two weeks away, local motorists should plan for heavy traffic in the area, particularly US 31. The event is scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, June 23-26. However, early entry passes this year…

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First responders train for water emergency.

June 9, 2022

First responders train for water emergency. ‘In the event a water tragedy occurs, this type of training helps all of us in public safety be better prepared.’ GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Several agencies from Oceana and Mason counties trained for a water emergency Wednesday afternoon and evening, June 8, in Silver Lake. The Oceana County Water Emergency Training Exercise hosted by…

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Man arrested after stealing gas from asparagus carts.

June 9, 2022

Man arrested after stealing gas from asparagus carts. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Mears man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Monday, June 6, shortly after 6:30 p.m. on 88th Avenue near Jackson Road after allegedly stealing gas from carts used for picking asparagus in the fields, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was charged with larceny…

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Shelby school board expected to select new superintendent Thursday.

June 8, 2022

Shelby school board expected to select new superintendent Thursday. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — The Shelby Public Schools Board of Education is expected to select a new superintendent Thursday, June 9. The board has narrowed down the field to two candidates — Shelby High School Principal Mark Olmstead and Ludington High School Principal Dan Mesyar. The new school leader…

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Fire chief, deputy honored for saving teen from burning house.

June 8, 2022

Fire chief, deputy honored for saving teen from burning house. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost and Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Cavner were honored by the Michigan Sheriff’s Association for their lifesaving efforts during a house fire last December. Chief Dan Yost was presented a Lifesaving Award from the Michigan Sheriff’s Association,…

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