Deputies swing into action to warm disabled man’s home and heart. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Three Oceana County sheriff’s deputies went above and beyond the call of duty on a cold mid-December day by helping a disabled man heat his house. “Yesterday, Central Dispatch received a phone call from a mail carrier,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig…
Shelby Gem Factory to close. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — An iconic Shelby business is closing its doors after 50 years of operation. Shelby Gem Factory will be closed at the end of this month, said Jo Kelley, vice president of the company. The closing was a “forced choice,” Jo said. Her husband, Larry Kelley, who founded the unique…
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…
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…
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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