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Statewide tornado drill Wednesday.

March 23, 2021

Statewide tornado drill Wednesday. LANSING — With Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaiming March 21-27 as Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is encouraging residents to participate in a voluntary statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, by using the opportunity to discuss their emergency plans.  “Tornadoes can happen at…

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Health department opening back up to public.

March 23, 2021

Health department opening back up to public. District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) has announced that all 10 of its offices will be open to the public for all services beginning Wednesday, March 24. Masks and social distancing will be required (masks will be provided for those who do not have one). Those who are sick are asked not to enter.…

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News Alert: Walkerville Fire Dept. dispatched.

March 23, 2021

News Alert: Walkerville Fire Dept. dispatched. Walkerville Fire Department was dispatched at 2:59 p.m. to assist with a structure fire, 5900 block of West Hayes Street in Newaygo County.

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Free COVID-19 vaccines for anyone age 18+.

March 22, 2021

Free COVID-19 vaccines for anyone age 18+. SHELBY — Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. is collaborating with the Shelby Optimist Club to provide free COVID-19 vaccines for anyone in the community over the age of 18. The vaccine clinic will take place at 788 Industrial Park Dr., with the first dose being administered Wednesday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to…

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Portion of 192nd Avenue closed.

March 22, 2021

Portion of 192nd Avenue closed. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A portion of 192nd Avenue between Roosevelt and Wilke roads is closed Monday, March 22, and Tuesday, March 23, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for “extensive” tree work, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…

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