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Sheriff: Officers have taken oath to uphold constitution.

April 16, 2020

Sheriff: Officers have taken oath to uphold constitution. HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office posted a statement on its Facebook page Thursday afternoon, April 16, regarding Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders in response to COVID-19, stating that officers have taken an oath to uphold the constitution. The following is the sheriff’s office statement: “We have received many phone calls,…

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Road commission outlines 2020 projects.

April 16, 2020

Road commission outlines 2020 projects. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Oceana County Road Commission has a long list of road projects scheduled for the 2020 season totaling over $4.8 million. However, projects could be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, said OCRC Managing Director Mark Timmer. Road commissions across the state are anticipating a reduction in revenue due to…

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$1.4 million culvert replacement on Polk Road among MDOT projects.

April 16, 2020

$1.4 million culvert replacement on Polk Road among MDOT projects. HART — The Michigan Department of Transportation has planned a $1.4 million culvert replacement project on Polk Road near US 31 that is slated to begin Sept. 14, according to John Richard with MDOT’s Office of Communications. The project is scheduled for completion Nov. 2. “This is located just east…

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Grant Road closed.

April 16, 2020

Grant Road closed. SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Grant Road between Oceana Drive and 80th Avenue is closed Thursday, April 16, in order for the Oceana County Road Commission to cut trees in preparation for road work this summer. Local residents will be able to access their property, and the work should be done by 4 p.m., according to the road commission.…

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Domestic violence, DWLS cases top police activity.

April 15, 2020

Domestic violence, DWLS cases top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Sunday, April 12, 2020: – 6:44 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 29-year-old Walkerville woman was arrested for domestic violence, 3100 block of 176th Avenue, Leavitt Township. Monday, April 13, 2020: – 4:25 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), reckless driving, vehicle did a “burnout”…

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