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Alleged drunk driver cited for violating Stay Home order.

April 6, 2020

Alleged drunk driver cited for violating Stay Home order. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Grand Rapids man who faces charges of operating while intoxicated and resisting arrest was also cited by Michigan State Police troopers for violating Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post. The man…

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Third COVID-19 case reported in Oceana County.

April 4, 2020

Third COVID-19 case reported in Oceana County. HART — A third positive COVID-19 case has been reported in Oceana County by District Health Department #10, bringing the total in DHD#10’s jurisdiction to 29. The first confirmed case in Oceana County was reported March 26. As of Saturday, April 4, at 3 p.m., there are the following coronavirus cases in the…

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National Asparagus Festival cancelled.

April 4, 2020

National Asparagus Festival cancelled. HART — The National Asparagus Festival announced today that the 2020 event has been cancelled. Originally scheduled for June 12-14, this year’s event would have been the 47th annual. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the 2020 Asparagus Festival has officially been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns,” the NAF Facebook page post stated.…

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Oceana Ag banquet cancelled.

April 3, 2020

Oceana Ag banquet cancelled. NEW ERA — Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Oceana Agriculture and Natural Resources Banquet Committee cancelled this year’s banquet. The 15th annual banquet originally scheduled for March 19 at the New Era Reformed Church was rescheduled to April 23 in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. “Consideration was given to rescheduling the event for this…

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School buildings to remain closed remainder of school year.

April 2, 2020
School buildings to remain closed remainder of school year.

School buildings to remain closed remainder of school year. LANSING — Michigan school buildings will remained closed the remainder of the school year, unless restrictions are lifted. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed her 35th executive order of the year, 2020-35, which keeps the schools closed but also ensures continuing of learning by setting guidelines for remote learning. “My number one priority…

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