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Passengers in rollover crash tell police Jeep began to ‘death wobble.’

July 1, 2019

Passengers in rollover crash tell police Jeep began to ‘death wobble.’ GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – Passengers in a rollover crash Sunday, June 30, told the investigating sheriff’s deputy that the 2001 Jeep Cherokee they were riding in began to “death wobble,’ according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The crash occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m. on West Hazel Road…

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Expect heavy southbound traffic on US 31 Monday morning.

June 30, 2019

Expect heavy southbound traffic on US 31 Monday morning. #EF2019 #MichiganStatePolice ROTHBURY — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is reminding Oceana County residents that traffic will be heavy on US 31 Monday, July 1, due to people leaving the Electric Forest Festival. “Residents should consider alternate routes to avoid backups and delays,” said MSP Lt. Matt Kanitz,…

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Electric Forest campgrounds called “Home” by thousands.

June 30, 2019

Electric Forest campgrounds called “Home” by thousands. #EF2019 By Warren Schuitema, OCP Correspondent. ROTHBURY – During the last full weekend of June, approximately 50,000 attendees call the grounds of the Double JJ Ranch “Home.” To fully understand and embrace what makes Electric Forest such a special place to so many people from around the country and the world it’s important…

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Shelby council gives administrator positive review. 

June 30, 2019

Shelby council gives administrator positive review.  SHELBY – The Shelby Village Council recently evaluated its administrator’s performance, giving Rob Widigan a score of 233 points out of 252, or a 92.5% rating in his first year. The council approved a 6% increase to Widigan’s salary, bringing it to $71,550; 96 vacation hours; and $70 a month for the use of…

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HeadCount: Using the power of music to register voters at Electric Forest.

June 30, 2019

HeadCount: Using the power of music to register voters at Electric Forest. #EF2019 By Ross Field, OCP Correspondent. ROTHBURY – At the back of the massive Ranch Arena a group of young people can be found running the Electric Forest headquarters of HeadCount, which is a volunteer organization with a mission to use the power of music to register voters…

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