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Monroe/Longbridge intersection closed until May 17

April 18, 2024

PENTWATER — The intersection of Monroe and Longbridge roads will remain closed for about one month so DTE Energy can replace natural gas pipelines, according to a DTE press release. “DTE is modernizing our natural gas infrastructure to ensure the continued safe and reliable delivery of natural gas in the Pentwater area by replacing approximately 6,000 feet of natural gas…

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Locals fuming over Sunday-only EF wristbands

April 17, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — Several residents who live in close proximity to the Electric Forest Festival voiced their disappointment during a regular meeting of the Rothbury Village Council Tuesday evening, April 16, about the festival organizers’ recent decision to limit their gifted wristbands to Sunday-only entry of the gigantic four-day music festival.  The annual festival attracts over…

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Fire departments receive $5,000 grant for inflatable fire safety house

April 17, 2024

Grant Township Fire Department and Shelby Benona Fire Department will receive a $5,000 grant from the Oceana Community Foundation to purchase an inflatable fire safety house. “These funds, awarded from the Oceana Youth Fund and the Gail Paulus Family Fund at the Community Foundation will support the growth and education of fire safety and prevention in each department’s coverage area,…

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M 20 resurfacing project begins April 24

April 17, 2024

M 20 resurfacing project begins April 24 The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $1.5 million project to resurface 2.6 miles of M 20/Stony Lake Road from US 31 to Oceana Drive near New Era Wednesday, April 24. The project also includes rebuilding and expanding the MDOT carpool lot on 68th Avenue on the northside of M 20.  The…

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13 acres burn in woods fire

April 16, 2024

Oceana County is currently under a burning ban By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from four departments battled a 13-acre woods fire Monday afternoon, April 15, near Stony Lake Road and 56th Avenue, according to Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost. “As far as Oceana County, it was the biggest one so far this year,” said Yost.…

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