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Sixth week of M 20 project

April 17, 2026

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Based on reports by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Construction of a $2.6 million pedestrian tunnel that will cross M 20 to Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo passed its sixth week. The project began March 9.  M 20/Stony Lake Road is closed to traffic between 68th and 72nd avenues in the vicinity of the…

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Washouts, erosion from heavy rain close county roads

April 17, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — Four county roads were closed Thursday, April 16, until further notice due to washouts or erosion from the recent heavy rains, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. “We have had a lot of damage county-wide and flooding county-wide, but we have been fortunate to not have to cut off any main roads,” said OCRC Managing Director…

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MEA honors students, educators and community members

April 17, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The Michigan Education Association’s 13-B Coordinating Council honored students, educators and community members Wednesday, April 15, during the inaugural 2026 OPIE Awards Banquet at West Shore Community College. The event marked the 30th year of recognizing area students and the second year the council has honored local association members and community supporters for scholarship, leadership,…

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Oceana County Road Commission receives state awards

April 17, 2026

LANSING — The Oceana County Road Commission was honored with two statewide IMPRESS awards at the 2026 County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan Highway Conference in late March.  IMPRESS awards recognize county road agencies that demonstrate innovation on noteworthy projects in the categories of communications, operations and collaboration, according to a press release from the CRA. This year, Oceana County…

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Dam disaster averted in historic flood

April 16, 2026

Story by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HESPERIA — The Hesperia Dam was seriously threatened by high waters of the raging White River in what Village Manager Mike Farber calls a “200-year flood,” but fortunately the structure survived what was likely the most critical night of heavy rainfall Wednesday night, April 16. “I’d say the dam…

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