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Portion of US 31 to be named after fallen marine.

December 12, 2019

Portion of US 31 to be named after fallen marine. #OceanaCounty LANSING — The State of Michigan is working toward establishing a memorial for an Oceana County hero — US Marine Corps Pfc. Brett Witteveen who died in combat. The Michigan Senate approved a bill Wednesday, Dec. 11, that would name a portion of US 31 after Witteveen who was…

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Community foundation offers gift giving ideas.

December 11, 2019

Community foundation offers gift giving ideas. PENTWATER – Have you ever considered giving a holiday gift to your community? Oceana County nonprofits have made a list, and you can check it twice! As part of its philanthropy leadership, the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) annually invites area nonprofits to indicate which projects and purchases can only happen with the…

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Failed culvert closes Polk Road between 88th and 100th avenues.

December 11, 2019

Failed culvert closes Polk Road between 88th and 100th avenues. #OceanaCounty HART TOWNSHIP – The Oceana County Road Commission will replace a large culvert that has failed on Polk Road between 88th and 100th avenues, and the road in that area is presently closed. Work is slated to begin Thursday, Dec. 12, at 8 a.m. and is expected to be…

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MSP busy with crashes on slick roads.

December 11, 2019

MSP busy with crashes on slick roads. #OceanaCounty The following is activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019: 12:25 a.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, 72nd Avenue and Buchanan Road, Shelby Township. The driver allegedly fled the scene and has been identified by police. Charges are being sought against a 22-year-old Hart…

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78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Dec. 10, 2019.

December 10, 2019

78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Dec. 10, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Eric William Tatro, 24, of 5333 148th Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty Nov. 25 of failure to report an accident and was sentenced to 90 days suspended jail with credit for 37 days served…

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