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Pike Road bridge permanently closed

August 15, 2025

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Pike Road bridge, located between 48th and 56th avenues, is permanently closed, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. “The bridge beams and the structure under the deck have rusted to the point where it won’t support any traffic, so we had to close it permanently,” said OCRC Managing Director Mark Timmer. _________________________ Please Support Local News…

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Police investigate shooting death of Shelby man

August 14, 2025

FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Shelby man died after being shot Thursday, Aug. 14, shortly after 7 a.m. in the 4000 block of East Buchanan Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “On Aug. 14, 2025 at 7:12 a.m. Oceana County Sheriff’s deputies and Michigan State Police troopers were dispatched to an address in the 4000 block of East Buchanan…

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Hart restaurant owners found guilty of burning down White Cloud restaurant

August 14, 2025

WHITE CLOUD — The owners of Charlie’s Family Grill on Polk Road in Hart were found guilty by a jury Wednesday, Aug. 13, of burning down their White Cloud restaurant. A jury rendered guilty verdicts in Newaygo County’s 27th Circuit Court for Ryan Allen Robinson, 32, and his father David Joseph Robinson, 52. The son was found guilty of one…

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Major road construction project planned in Montague in 2027

August 14, 2025

MONTAGUE — The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced a resurfacing project and potential lane reconfiguration on Business Route US 31 between the White River bridge and Stanton Street is scheduled to begin in 2027. MDOT is hosting a public meeting Thursday, Aug. 21, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Montague City Hall. “MDOT officials will provide current project details, scheduling…

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Fun, flavor and family activities focus of Shelby Fruit Festival this Saturday

August 14, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Fruit Festival returns to Shelby Township Community Park Saturday, Aug. 16, promising a day full of community celebration, local flavor and family fun.  From noon to 6 p.m., guests will enjoy free admission to an event packed with live entertainment, delicious food and activities for all ages. The festival features local food trucks, including Big…

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