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Traveling Vietnam Wall sends powerful message.

July 11, 2021

Traveling Vietnam Wall sends powerful message. HART — The Traveling Vietnam Wall visited the Oceana County Fairgrounds July 7-11, and the exhibit sent a powerful message that we must honor and cherish the sacrifices our military veterans have made to protect our freedom. A closing ceremony took place Sunday afternoon, July 11, with a 21-gun salute and the playing of…

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Lane closures on northbound US 31 July 12-15.

July 9, 2021

Lane closures on northbound US 31 July 12-15. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for bridge work on northbound US 31 over Buchanan Road north of Shelby will be in effect Monday through Thursday, July 12-15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative John Richard. The work is weather dependent.    

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The horror of Vietnam must never be forgotten.

July 9, 2021

The American Veterans Traveling Tribute is open to the public 24 hours a day through Sunday, July 11, at the end of the closing ceremony at 3 p.m. The horror of Vietnam must never be forgotten. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The brutality and devastation of the Vietnam War raged on for years and years, triggering political turmoil in…

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Names of drivers in fatal crash released.

July 9, 2021

Names of drivers in fatal crash released. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — Ernesto Eugene Rodriguez, Jr., 30, of Shelby died in a head-on crash on Oceana Drive near Star Hill Friday, July 9, at 6:45 a.m., according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene. He was southbound in…

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Remembering our warriors of the 21st Century.

July 9, 2021

The American Veterans Traveling Tribute is open to the public 24 hours a day through Sunday, July 11, until 3 p.m. Remembering our warriors of the 21st Century. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — In addition to the Traveling Vietnam Wall on exhibit at the Oceana County Fairgrounds is the “Remembering Our Fallen” display that honors the warriors of the…

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