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Harrison Road washes out due to heavy rain.

May 27, 2020

Harrison Road washes out due to heavy rain. WALKERVILLE — Harrison Road east of 166th Avenue is closed indefinitely due to heavy rains in the area Tuesday afternoon, May 26, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road washed out and the bridge in that area is “questionable,” according to the road commission. A detour route is 144th Avenue, north…

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168th Avenue closed near Walkerville.

May 22, 2020

168th Avenue closed near Walkerville. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — “High water levels over the road” have forced the closure of 168th Avenue between Fox and Deer roads “until further notice,” according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Please consider helping fund local news. Oceana County Press is available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who…

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Monroe Road to be closed next week for flood mitigation.

May 21, 2020

Monroe Road to be closed next week for flood mitigation. PENTWATER — Monroe Road/US 31 Business Route will be closed for flood mitigation between Longbridge Road and Sixth Street beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, through 5 p.m. Friday, May 29, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The work is weather dependent. Please consider helping fund local news.…

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25 years of saving lives.

May 21, 2020

25 years of saving lives. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — On May 22, 1995 Amy Heer, Leslie Best and Patricia Dancz began training as the first dispatchers for Mason-Oceana 911. Twenty five years later, the dedicated trio remains on hand to serve Oceana and Mason counties’ residents during critical times — often in life-or-death situations. Mason-Oceana 911 marks…

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Leadership change for Walkerville fire department.

May 20, 2020

Leadership change for Walkerville fire department. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WALKERVILLE – After nearly 20 years of service as the Walkerville fire chief, Greg Frick has been removed from his position by the Walkerville Area Fire and Rescue Board. The removal of Greg Frick came just days after the Walkerville Village Council removed his dad, Jerry Frick, from the fire…

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