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White River Light Station to celebrate 150th anniversary

March 17, 2025

FRUITLAND TOWNSHIP, Muskegon County – The historic White River Light Station and Museum is turning 150 years old, and Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association is celebrating in grand style Saturday, June 21. All are welcome for a full day of festivities, including entertainment, a special ceremony and state tribute, food, drinks, a silent auction and raffle, lighthouse tower climbs, and…

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Shelby State Bank hires new Whitehall branch manager

March 17, 2025

WHITEHALL — Joshua Erdman has been hired as the new branch manager and mortgage loan originator at the Shelby State Bank Whitehall office, 8238 Whitehall Rd. Erdman is a 2010 graduate of Central Michigan University who began his banking career in digital support services. From there, he progressed into personal banking and mortgage lending where he has been a top…

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March 17, 2025

Would you like to receive a daily email summary of the day’s news from both Mason County Press and Oceana County Press? For $10 a month, you will receive the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing, a re-cap of the day’s stories from both sites conveniently sent to your email inbox. That’s about 33 cents a day. Payment can be made monthly via…

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News alert: Rollover crash on US 31 near Webster Road

March 16, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to northbound US 31 near Webster Road for a rollover crash involving an injury Sunday, March 16, around 3:30 p.m.

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Winds knocking down power lines

March 15, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — There have been several reports of power lines and trees down around Oceana County due to strong winds Saturday, March 15. A wind advisory remains in effect Saturday until 8 p.m. The National Weather Service is reporting south winds 25-35 mph with gusts reaching up to 55 mph. Oceana County remains under a burning ban. Fire crews…

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