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Home damaged overnight by woodstove fire.

November 20, 2021

Home damaged overnight by woodstove fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A two-story farmhouse at 2590 S. 186th Ave. was damaged by a fire caused by a woodstove Saturday, Nov. 20, around 2 a.m., said Hesperia Fire Chief Bob Eichenberg. Approximately 20 firefighters from Hesperia, Ferry Township, Walkerville and Fremont fire departments responded to the scene. No one was…

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Tiger Pride: Community works together to provide Thanksgiving meals for those in need.

November 19, 2021

Tiger Pride: Community works together to provide Thanksgiving meals for those in need. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools Food Service Director Mary Rose Vanas and her dedicated team of food service employees and community volunteers are making sure that local families in…

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MDHHS issues face mask advisory for holiday season.

November 19, 2021

MDHHS issues face mask advisory for holiday season. ‘The holidays can be a time to spread great cheer, and we recommend taking measures including wearing a mask indoors to not spread COVID-19 to loved ones.’ LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a face mask advisory for the holiday season, citing a rise in COVID-19…

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News alert: Pickup truck rollover crash on 102nd Avenue.

November 18, 2021

News alert: Pickup truck rollover crash on 102nd Avenue. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Life EMS and Grant Township Fire Department were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on 102nd Avenue near Wilke Road Thursday, Nov. 18, shortly after 7 p.m. The caller reported that a pickup truck went off the road and hit a tree. Minor injuries reported.

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Hesperia Christmas tree lighting Nov. 26.

November 18, 2021

Hesperia Christmas tree lighting Nov. 26. HESPERIA – Hesperia’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is set for Friday, Nov. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Webster Park. Meet and Santa and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, Christmas music, hot cocoa and cookies. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for…

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