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M 120 in Hesperia closed for gas line repairs

February 2, 2024

UPDATE: The road is now open to traffic M 120 in Hesperia closed for gas line repairs HESPERIA — M 120/Division Street in downtown Hesperia is closed for gas line repairs, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up, and local residents are able to access their homes.

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79th District Court arraignments

February 1, 2024

79th District Court arraignments HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Christopher Matthew Kubacki, 40, of 83 Burke Ave., Holland, Michigan; one count of first criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — victim under age 13 and one count of second-degree CSC — victim under age 13. Preliminary exam: Feb. 6 at 1 p.m.…

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Mead hired to lead Read Early Read Often program

February 1, 2024

Mead hired to lead Read Early Read Often program Teresa Mead has been hired as the new program coordinator for Oceana Community Foundation’s Read Early Read Often program. Mead worked 24 years for Shelby Public Schools. She started in 1999 at Benona Elementary; then worked seven years at New Era Elementary, running the computer and library programs; and spent her…

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Expect lane closures on US 31 north of Shelby

February 1, 2024

Expect lane closures on US 31 north of Shelby SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work will be in effect Thursday, Feb. 1, until 3 p.m. on southbound US 31 at 66th Avenue, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.  

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 31, 2024

January 31, 2024

79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 31, 2024 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Morgan Renee Worth, 42, of 916 34th Ave., Mears, pleaded guilty, Dec. 12, to second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 20 days in jail with credit for two days served; one year probation; outpatient treatment; and $1,655…

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