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Administrator credits DPW’s quick response for containing spill.

September 24, 2018

Administrator credits DPW’s quick response for containing spill. SHELBY – Village Administrator Robert Widigan credits the village DPW team for quickly containing Friday’s sewage spill caused by a power outage at a lift station on Industrial Drive. “On Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 around 4:15 p.m. there was a power outage (reason unknown at this time) on Industrial Drive (near Valley…

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Power outage causes sewage spill.

September 22, 2018

Power outage causes sewage spill. SHELBY – A power outage on Industrial Drive in the Village of Shelby caused a sewer spill at a lift station Friday, Sept. 21, according to a press release issued by Village Administrator Rob Widigan. “As a result, for approximately one hour, wastewater overflowed at the lift station. The outage was discovered right away, and…

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Republic ends trash pickup for 1,300 Oceana customers.

September 21, 2018

Republic ends trash pickup for 1,300 Oceana customers. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY – Republic Services of Jenison is ceasing trash pickup for 1,300 Oceana County residences by the end of next week. Several of those affected by the discontinuation of garbage pickup are scrambling to find an alternative service. “Republic Services is in the process of making collection…

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West Michigan CMH to receive additional $4 million for additional services.

September 21, 2018

West Michigan CMH to receive additional $4 million for additional services. KALAMAZOO — West Michigan Community Mental Health is getting an additional $4 million in funding over the next two years to provide comprehensive behavioral health and addiction treatment services. The announcement was made by Sen. Debbie Stabenow Thursday, according to The Associated Press.  The Ludington-based WMCMH is among four…

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Warrant, probation violation arrests top police activity.

September 21, 2018

​Warrant, probation violation arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018: – 1:42 p.m., (Hart Police Department), wellbeing check, 600 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – 4:30 p.m., (HPD), threats complaint, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 5:14 p.m., (HPD), suspicious situation, Polk Road and…

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