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Family of seven temporarily displaced due to fire.

April 1, 2020

Family of seven temporarily displaced due to fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — A family of seven is temporarily displaced after an electrical fire damaged their mobile home located in the 6800 block of 88th Avenue Tuesday night, March 31, said Grant Township Fire Chief Roland Brooks. Firefighters responded to the scene quickly to save the home. “Our guys…

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Over 2,000 Michigan companies hiring during COVID-19 crisis.

March 31, 2020

Over 2,000 Michigan companies hiring during COVID-19 crisis. Agribusiness industries among companies hiring. LANSING — Michigan companies need to fill thousands of critical, immediate vacancies to support work during the COVID-19 pandemic, including those in logistics, healthcare, manufacturing and agribusiness industries, according to a press release issued by the Michigan State Emergency Operations Center. “The state’s employment search engine —…

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HPD warns residents to keep doors locked.

March 31, 2020

HPD warns residents to keep doors locked. HART — The Hart Police Department is warning residents to keep their cars and houses locked due to a recent rash of break-ins. “The Hart Police Department wants to remind residents to lock their vehicle doors and homes due to several breaking and enterings of homes and vehicles being reported within Oceana County…

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Village to host community development position.

March 31, 2020

Village to host community development position. SHELBY — The Village of Shelby was recently chosen by the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to host a temporary long-term community development position. The person will work full-time in the village hall for 15 months tentatively slated to begin in June, said Village Administrator…

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Harrison Road east of Walkerville closed for culvert work.

March 31, 2020

Harrison Road east of Walkerville closed for culvert work. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Harrison Road between 176th and 184th avenues is closed Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1, for culvert replacement, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Work should wrap up each day by 4 p.m. Residents can still access their homes.

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