Shelby Gem Factory to close. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — An iconic Shelby business is closing its doors after 50 years of operation. Shelby Gem Factory will be closed at the end of this month, said Jo Kelley, vice president of the company. The closing was a “forced choice,” Jo said. Her husband, Larry Kelley, who founded the unique…
Portion of US 31 to be named after fallen marine. #OceanaCounty LANSING — The State of Michigan is working toward establishing a memorial for an Oceana County hero — US Marine Corps Pfc. Brett Witteveen who died in combat. The Michigan Senate approved a bill Wednesday, Dec. 11, that would name a portion of US 31 after Witteveen who was…
West Shore Bank’s Spirit of Giving for 786 meals. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s 11th annual Spirit of Giving fundraising campaign recently raised $9,869 to purchase 786 Christmas meals that will be distributed to food banks in Mason, Oceana, Manistee and Benzie counties. The program is in partnership with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, Family Fare in Manistee…
Failed culvert closes Polk Road between 88th and 100th avenues. #OceanaCounty HART TOWNSHIP – The Oceana County Road Commission will replace a large culvert that has failed on Polk Road between 88th and 100th avenues, and the road in that area is presently closed. Work is slated to begin Thursday, Dec. 12, at 8 a.m. and is expected to be…
Leave A Print in the Sand campaign raises funds for lighthouses. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association’s Leave A Print in the Sand campaign has raised over $36,000 to date to help preserve the area’s lighthouses. The campaign, that started in 2014, asks for donors to purchase custom walkway boards that make up a walkway around Big…
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