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State Rep. addresses governor’s gas tax proposal during Lincoln Day Dinner: ‘No.’

May 1, 2019

State Rep. addresses governor’s gas tax proposal during Lincoln Day Dinner: ‘No.’  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — The Oceana County Republican Committee held its annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Monday, April 29 at the Hart VFW Post. The event’s keynote speaker was Rep. Shane Hernandez (R, Port Huron), who represents Michigan’s 83rd District. Hernandez is the chairman of the…

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Recent deaths, posted April 29, 2019.

April 29, 2019

Recent deaths, posted April 29, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Helena Cocco, 78, of Hart died on Friday, April 26, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Alice Jean Amstutz, 76, of Hart, died on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Martha Ruby (Clark) Riddell Barriger, 94, of Hart, died on Saturday, April 27,…

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Recent deaths, posted April 24, 2019.

April 24, 2019

Recent deaths, posted April 24, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Theda Mae Vanden Heuvel, 95, of Hart, died on Sunday, April 21, 2019 Alice Jean Amstutz, 76, of Hart, died on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Judith A. White, 78, of Hesperia, died on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…

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Extreme fire conditions today.

April 22, 2019

Extreme fire conditions today. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Oceana County until 8 p.m. Monday, April 22. A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. The warning calls…

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US 31 to close between US 10, PM Highway for utility work.

April 22, 2019

US 31 to close between US 10, PM Highway for utility work. AMBER TOWNSHIP — US 31 expressway between US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway will be closed three days over the next couple of weeks to allow for utility work. Michigan Electric Transmission is pulling new high voltage wires across the expressway, according to John Richard of Michigan Department…

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