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US 31 near Shelby closes due to a crash

November 10, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Southbound US 31 near the Shelby Road exit was closed due to a traffic crash Monday morning, Nov. 10, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured. The highway was reopened around 12:20 p.m., according to MDOT. Oceana County is under is winter storm warning until 4 a.m. Tuesday,…

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Nichole Kleiner selected as Hart city manager

November 10, 2025

HART — The Hart City Council has announced the selection of Nichole Kleiner as the new city manager “following a comprehensive executive search process,” states a press release from the city. “After several weeks of candidate evaluations, community engagement, and on-site interviews, the city council unanimously identified Kleiner as the best fit to lead the organization and advance Hart’s vision…

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Winter storm could bring up to 9 inches of snow

November 10, 2025

A winter storm warning has been issued for Oceana and Mason counties by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Heavy lake effect snow is expected with total snow accumulation between 4 and 9 inches. The warning went into effect at 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, and continues until 4 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. “Visibility and road conditions may change…

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Police news, published Nov. 10, 2025

November 10, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025: 12:02 p.m., a 69-year-old Muskegon man was cited for second-offense driving while license suspended, Michigan Avenue near Spruce Street, Village of Hesperia. 5:24 p.m., a 42-year-old Hart man…

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First snowfall of the season expected

November 8, 2025

Winter weather advisory issued for Oceana, Mason counties The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for Oceana and Mason counties beginning Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches are expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, and slow down and use…

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