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2nd COVID case reported in Newaygo County.

March 24, 2020

2nd COVID case reported in Newaygo County. District Health Department #10 reported the second confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Newaygo County Tuesday, March 24. “The individual is not a resident of Newaygo County or of Michigan but is currently residing and recuperating in Newaygo County,” states a press release from the health department. Michigan Department of Health and Human…

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Sheriff: Violations of governor’s stay home order will be investigated.

March 24, 2020

Sheriff: Violations of governor’s stay home order will be investigated. HART — Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast issued a press release Tuesday, March 24, explaining that complaints of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order will be investigated and turned over to the Michigan Attorney General’s Office. “The sheriff’s office is continuing to operate as normal as we can…

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Non-violent offenders, medically at-risk inmates released.

March 24, 2020

Non-violent offenders, medically at-risk inmates released. HART — The Oceana County Jail has released several inmates — non-violent offenders and those considered medically at-risk — due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is the intention of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office to follow Governor Whitmer’s executive order to assist in reducing the spread of COVID-19 in our community,” states a press…

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Community Updates, posted March 24, 2020.

March 24, 2020

Community Updates, posted March 24, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. It includes community organizations and MCP/OCP advertisers. PLEASE DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If your organization has a closing, cancellation, or…

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Scenic Drive closed between Fish and Shelby roads.

March 24, 2020

Scenic Drive closed between Fish and Shelby roads. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Scenic Drive between Fish and Shelby roads is closed Tuesday, March 24, for the Oceana County Road Commission to replace culverts in preparation for paving. The work crew should be done by 4 p.m. Tuesday, according to the road commission. Local residents can still access their property. This story…

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