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Socially-distant Walkerville graduation this Friday evening.

May 20, 2020

Socially-distant Walkerville graduation this Friday evening. WALKERVILLE — The Walkerville High School Class of 2020 graduation ceremony is set for this Friday, May 22, at 6 p.m. at the school campus — with some social distancing rules due to COVID-19. “Due to the unique nature of the year’s graduation, we must abide by certain guidelines in order to safely conduct…

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Hesperia graduation set for July 16.

May 20, 2020

Hesperia graduation set for July 16. HESPERIA — The Hesperia High School Class of 2020 will have its graduation ceremony Thursday evening, July 16, at the football field. The school district announced the plans Wednesday, May 20. “The school board heard the ideas that were developed by our graduation committee and approved holding a graduation ceremony on July 16,” states…

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Leadership change for Walkerville fire department.

May 20, 2020

Leadership change for Walkerville fire department. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WALKERVILLE – After nearly 20 years of service as the Walkerville fire chief, Greg Frick has been removed from his position by the Walkerville Area Fire and Rescue Board. The removal of Greg Frick came just days after the Walkerville Village Council removed his dad, Jerry Frick, from the fire…

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Monroe Road expected to remain closed overnight.

May 19, 2020

Monroe Road expected to remain closed overnight. PENTWATER — Monroe Road (Business Route US 31) near Longbridge Road was closed to traffic Monday evening, May 18, due to flooding, and it is now expected to remain closed until Wednesday, May 20. “Monroe Road will remain closed at least overnight due to water over the road,” said Oceana County Road Commission…

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Filmore Road closed due to flooding.

May 19, 2020

Filmore Road closed due to flooding. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Road Commission announced Tuesday, May 19, around noon that Filmore Road between 136th and 144th avenues east of Hart is closed due to water over the road. Please seek an alternative route. Please consider helping fund local news. Oceana County Press is available for free thanks to the…

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