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Shelby business to receive $25,000 through Match on Main program

July 29, 2025

SHELBY — Tienda La Palma LLC in downtown Shelby will receive a $25,000 state grant through the Match on Main program. Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) is supporting 63 small businesses across Michigan through the MEDC’s Match on Main program, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday, July 29. “The $1.49 million in grants awarded to small local businesses will create resiliency and…

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Oceana County Sheriff’s Office hosts National Night Out Aug. 5

July 29, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is hosting National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4-8 p.m. at Shelby Township Community Park on West Buchanan Road. “Everyone is invited to this event,” stated Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. “Come to meet, engage and interact with our public safety personnel.” “National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police…

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Community foundation awards over $75,000 in grants

July 29, 2025

PENTWATER — The Oceana Community Foundation awarded over $75,000 in total grants to 20 organizations during its Spring Community Grant round.  “These investments support a wide range of initiatives across our county, focusing on community restoration, youth development, housing and family stability, animal welfare, local economic growth, and much more,” states a press release from the organization. Basic needs grants…

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Obituary: Ellen Sue Pearson, 44, of Walkerville

July 29, 2025

Ellen Sue Pearson, 44, of Walkerville, unexpectedly passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. She was born October 9, 1980, in Shelby, the daughter of Scott and Mary (Lathrop) Pearson. Ellen was a special person who was loved by many. She loved her cats, as well as sending cards to anyone in need, enclosed with a special Ellen note. Ellen had…

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18 fire departments battle fire at David Allen Racing Motorsports

July 28, 2025

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The fire at David Allen Racing Motorsports ‎Saturday evening, July 26, yielded a massive response from 18 fire departments from Oceana, Newaygo and Muskegon counties. The Hesperia Fire Area Fire Department was assisted by 17 other departments. “Saturday evening, Hesperia Area Fire Department was dispatched, along with automatic aid, to a commercial fire at David Allen Racing…

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