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Harrison Road re-opens.

May 28, 2020

Harrison Road re-opens. WALKERVILLE — Harrison Road between 144th and 176th avenues is back open Thursday, May 28, after heavy rains washed it out Tuesday, May 26, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road is one lane at the bridge over Beaver Creek, and there is a 12-ton weight limit. Please consider helping fund local news. Oceana County…

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Business window broken.

May 28, 2020

Business window broken. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY — A heavy object was thrown through a window at the Michigan Grow Supply store on South Michigan Avenue, breaking the window valued at $200, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The incident was reported Wednesday morning, May 27. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Tuesday, May 26, 2020: – 2:31 p.m.,…

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Shelby graduation July 10.

May 27, 2020

Shelby graduation July 10. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby High School Principal Melissa Kramer announced that the Class of 2020 graduation ceremony is set for Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at the football stadium. “Due to space limitations and to protect our most vulnerable community members and their families, only immediate family members can be in attendance,”…

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The Land: ‘Farmers to Families’ program provides healthy food during tough times.

May 27, 2020

The Land: ‘Farmers to Families’ program provides healthy food during tough times. #TheLand is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — You could not meet a stronger advocate for keeping struggling families fed than Shelby Public Schools Food Service Director Mary Rose Vanas. And during…

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Harrison Road washes out due to heavy rain.

May 27, 2020

Harrison Road washes out due to heavy rain. WALKERVILLE — Harrison Road east of 166th Avenue is closed indefinitely due to heavy rains in the area Tuesday afternoon, May 26, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road washed out and the bridge in that area is “questionable,” according to the road commission. A detour route is 144th Avenue, north…

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