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Oceana County under winter storm watch

January 8, 2024

UPDATE: NWS upgraded the storm watch to a winter weather advisory from 4 a.m. Tuesday to 10 a.m. Wednesday Oceana County under winter storm watch 5-9 inches of snow possible The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm watch for Oceana County beginning late Monday night, Jan. 8, through Wednesday morning, Jan. 10. Other counties included…

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HPD seeks public’s help in finding stolen minivan

January 8, 2024

HPD seeks public’s help in finding stolen minivan HART — The Hart Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a gray 2008 Chrysler Town & Country minivan that was stolen from the 400 block of Jefferson Street Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, around noon. “The vehicle was outside the home, running when it was taken,” stated Hart Police Chief…

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Amish girl riding bike killed when hit by SUV

January 7, 2024

Amish girl riding bike killed when hit by SUV A 15-year-old Amish girl was killed while riding a bicycle on Skeels Road near 192nd Avenue Friday evening, Jan. 5, and her 17-year-old brother was seriously injured after they were hit by an SUV, according to the Michigan State Police. “Preliminary investigation shows that an SUV, driven by a 35-year-old female,…

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Firefighters find ‘large levels’ of carbon monoxide in home

January 7, 2024

Firefighters find ‘large levels’ of carbon monoxide in home No functioning smoke or carbon monoxide detectors were in the house SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from three departments responded to a home in the 4000 block of Baker Road Saturday night, Jan. 6, and discovered “large levels” of carbon monoxide, according to the Shelby-Benona Fire Department. “Just after (9:30 p.m.) this…

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‘Be the Light’ night hike set for Jan. 11

January 5, 2024

‘Be the Light’ night hike set for Jan. 11 ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — The Oceana Conservation District is hosting its “Be the Light” night hike Thursday, Jan. 11, at Gales Pond County Park, 49 E. Fillmore Rd.  The candlelit trail will be open from 6-7 p.m. followed by a campfire, weather permitting. There is no cost for the self-guided hike, however…

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