By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Initial investigation of the apartment building fire at 55 E. Fourth St. Thursday morning, Jan. 8, determined that “an improperly-ventilated gas wall heater” caused the blaze. “Initial investigation appears that an improperly-ventilated gas wall heater started the fire where it spread through the walls into the rest of the apartments,” said Lt./Public Information…
UPDATE: The front-end loader was recovered Jan. 9, 2026. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the recent theft of a front-end loader from property located near 184th Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to call the post at (231) 873-2171. No other information is currently available as it would hamper the investigation, according…
OCEANA COUNTY — A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of central and west central Michigan, including Oceana and Mason counties, beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, until 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts are possible and winds gusting as high as 35 mph Sunday morning.…
Story and photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Firefighters from half a dozen departments battled a fire that destroyed a multi-unit apartment building at 55 E. Fourth St. Thursday morning, Jan. 8. The occupants of the two-story building, formerly an office space, escaped the fire unharmed. A dog that lived there also escaped uninjured. Firefighters were expected to…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Road Commission announced that seasonal weight and speed restrictions will go into effect Thursday, Jan. 8, at 6 a.m. until further notice. In an effort to prevent potholes, the road commission imposes seasonal weight and speed restrictions on county roads every year. This is an earlier time frame than most…
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