Sheriff: Officers have taken oath to uphold constitution. HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office posted a statement on its Facebook page Thursday afternoon, April 16, regarding Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders in response to COVID-19, stating that officers have taken an oath to uphold the constitution. The following is the sheriff’s office statement: “We have received many phone calls,…
Road commission outlines 2020 projects. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Oceana County Road Commission has a long list of road projects scheduled for the 2020 season totaling over $4.8 million. However, projects could be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, said OCRC Managing Director Mark Timmer. Road commissions across the state are anticipating a reduction in revenue due to…
$1.4 million culvert replacement on Polk Road among MDOT projects. HART — The Michigan Department of Transportation has planned a $1.4 million culvert replacement project on Polk Road near US 31 that is slated to begin Sept. 14, according to John Richard with MDOT’s Office of Communications. The project is scheduled for completion Nov. 2. “This is located just east…
Grant Road closed. SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Grant Road between Oceana Drive and 80th Avenue is closed Thursday, April 16, in order for the Oceana County Road Commission to cut trees in preparation for road work this summer. Local residents will be able to access their property, and the work should be done by 4 p.m., according to the road commission.…
Mears man sentenced to jail for kicking police car. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 47-year-old Mears man was recently sentenced to 120 days in jail in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of attempted malicious destruction of fire/police property. Todd Allen Smith, of 2132 N. 56th Ave., was found guilty Feb. 10 and was sentenced April 6 via polycom teleconferencing due…
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