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Man injured in passenger vehicle vs. semi crash on snow-covered US 31

November 10, 2025

Michigan State Police urges motorists to slow down By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 65-year-old Mears man was transported to an area hospital for treatment of “non-life-threatening” injuries after the passenger vehicle he was driving collided with a semi truck on southbound US 31 near Shelby Road Monday morning, Nov. 10, according to Michigan State Police Sgt.…

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Lakeshore Badgers to honor U.S. military during Veterans Day hockey game

November 10, 2025

VICTORY TOWNSHIP  — The Lakeshore Badgers Varsity Hockey Team will host a special Veterans Day game Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 4:15 p.m. at the West Shore Community Ice Arena, at 3000 North Stiles Rd. The Badgers will face off against the Cadillac Vikings in what is anticipated to be an exciting matchup. In honor of Veterans Day, all active duty…

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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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