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Portion of Filmore Road closed due to washout

August 7, 2024

HART TOWNSHIP — Filmore Road from 88th Avenue to 94th Avenue is closed until further notice due to a large washout, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. OCRC issued the notice Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 6. Local residents will be able to access their homes, but through traffic must seek an alternate route.

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High E. coli levels detected at Lighthouse beach, Silver Lake State Park playground

August 7, 2024

UPDATE: The advisory was lifted Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — “Unusually high levels” of E. coli bacteria were detected at the Little Point Sable Lighthouse beach and the playground at Silver Lake State Park, according to District Health Department #10. DHD #10 is urging to people avoid water contact at those locations. “On Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, DHD…

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Oceana County election results

August 7, 2024

HART — The following are results of the primary election in Oceana County, Tuesday, Aug. 6: *Bold denotes contested race County offices: Oceana County Probate Judge (non-partisan): Eric Fox: 2,193 Ryan Good: 747 Anna Rapa: 1,623 The top two vote getters in the judge’s race — Eric Fox and Anna Rapa — will face off in the Nov. 5, 2024…

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National Night Out draws hundreds

August 6, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office hosted the inaugural National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 4-8 p.m. at Shelby Township Community Park on West Buchanan Road. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer. Hundreds of people enjoyed talking to local emergency first responders and…

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A fruitful history

August 6, 2024

Historical marker to be dedicated Aug. 10 By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BENONA TOWNSHIP — Oceana County’s fourth Michigan historical marker will be dedicated Saturday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. at Blackberry Ridge across the road from Cherry Point Farm and Market, 9600 West Buchanan Road.  “The ceremony will celebrate the history of the early settlement and the pioneering families…

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