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VanSingel introduces legislation to allow drag racing at the dunes.

June 9, 2021

VanSingel introduces legislation to allow drag racing at the dunes. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — After hearing from many opponents to the recent drag racing ban at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, State Rep. Scott VanSingel said he has introduced legislation to allow drag racing on the dunes. “The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently made a decision to prohibit drag racing…

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Golden Township nixes proposal to allow ORVs on roads.

June 9, 2021

Golden Township nixes proposal to allow ORVs on roads. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MEARS — After hearing many residents voice their opposition to a proposal to allow off-road vehicles on township roads, the Golden Township Board voted unanimously to scrap the plan Tuesday evening, June 8. Approximately 60 residents attended the regular meeting in the township hall meeting room, which…

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Several tools stolen in break-in, police seeking info.

June 9, 2021

Several tools stolen in break-in, police seeking info. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in involving the theft of several tools and lawn care items that was reported Tuesday afternoon, June 8, in the 4900 block of South 184th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Items stolen include: a 3-foot pipe wrench, a…

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Portion of Garfield Road closed Wednesday.

June 9, 2021

Portion of Garfield Road closed Wednesday. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Garfield Road east of 194th Avenue to 198th Avenue will be closed Wednesday, June 9, until 4 p.m. for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission.

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Large home extensively damaged by fire.

June 7, 2021

Large home extensively damaged by fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Every fire department in Oceana County as well two Mason County departments battled a house fire at 5253 West Lakeview Drive Monday afternoon, June 7. No one was injured in the massive blaze but a few firefighters suffered from heat exhaustion, said Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith, battling…

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