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80-year-old bridge to be replaced.

December 7, 2016

80-year-old bridge to be replaced. #OceanaCountyNews #ShelbyRdBridge BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Local Bridge Advisory Board selected the Shelby Road Bridge over Stony Creek for replacement in 2019, according to a press release from the Oceana County Road Commission. The estimated cost of the project is $1.6 million. “The original bridge was built in 1936. It…

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Road commission provides plowing policy.

December 7, 2016

Road commission provides plowing policy. #OceanaCountyNews HART — With the winter season approaching, the Oceana County Road Commission provided its winter maintenance policy for residents to review. STATE TRUNKLINE (M-20, M-120, FREEWAY, HART AND PENTWATER BUSINESS ROUTES) • Trunk line maintenance shall be performed as specified in the Michigan Department of Transportation manual. Overtime shall be held to a minimum.…

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Police provide safety tips for winter travels.

December 7, 2016

Police provide safety tips for winter travels. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — As a winter storm is predicted to barrel down on West Michigan beginning late Wednesday night, Dec. 7, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to stay safe. “With the hazardous winter weather season approaching, we are sending a reminder to all motorists to take extra…

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Police seek missing woman.

December 6, 2016

UPDATE: JACKEY BERRY WAS FOUND APPROXIMATELY THREE HOURS AFTER THIS ARTICLE WAS POSTED, ACCORDING TO DET. HASTY. Police seek missing woman. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Jackey Renee Berry, 33, of Rothbury, according to Det. Shane Hasty. “She was last seen by family members at approximately 5 p.m. Monday,…

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County recount takes place Friday.

December 6, 2016

County recount takes place Friday.  #MasonCountyElection. LUDINGTON — The Presidential Election recount for Oceana and Mason counties takes place Friday, beginning at 9 a.m., in the lower level of Ludington City Hall, 400 S. Harrison Street. The recount is open to the public. Mason County Clerk Cheryl Kelly said she expects observers from both major political parties. However, she said…

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