Oceana County Fair expected to go on as planned.

March 18, 2020

Oceana County Fair expected to go on as planned. HART — The Oceana MSU Extension Office announced Wednesday, March 18, that the Oceana County Fair is expected to go on as planned amid the coronavirus epidemic. “We have been contacted with concerns if our Oceana County Fair will be postponed this year due to COVID-19 concerns. Our 2020 fair is…

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Road commission meeting canceled, offices closed to public.

March 18, 2020

Road commission meeting canceled, offices closed to public. HART — The Oceana County Road Commission offices are restricted from the public and the road commission’s board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2020 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 epidemic.  

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DNR closes state owned shooting ranges, restricts access at offices.

March 18, 2020
DNR closes state owned shooting ranges, restricts access at offices.

DNR closes state owned shooting ranges, restricts access at offices. In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has closed DNR shooting ranges and will restrict general public walk-in traffic at facilities statewide. The restrictions will…

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Hesperia schools bussing meals to students during shutdown.

March 18, 2020

Hesperia schools bussing meals to students during shutdown. HESPERIA — Hesperia Community Schools began distributing free meals to students during the statewide school shutdown amid the coronavirus outbreak Wednesday, March 18. “This afternoon we began the process of distributing school lunches to students using our bus routes,” said Hesperia Community Schools Superintendent Vaughn White. “We also gave breakfast and lunch…

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Expect shoulder closures on Oceana Drive.

March 18, 2020

Expect shoulder closures on Oceana Drive. HART — Motorists should expect shoulder closures on Oceana Drive north of Tyler Road as part of a $1 million bridge rehabilitation project by the Michigan Department of Transportation slated to begin Wednesday, March 18. “Shoulder closures will be in place on Old US 31 (Oceana Drive) over the Pentwater River,” said MDOT Assistant…

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Recent deaths, posted March 18, 2020

March 18, 2020

Recent deaths, posted March 18, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: James E. Sietsema, 84, of Shelby, died on Wednesday March 11, 2020. Albert Revilla, 56, of Shelby, died on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Joyce E. Streetman, 64, of Montague, died on Friday, March 13, 2020. Charlene Grossman, 81, of Rothbury, died on Sunday, March…

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Semi truck hauling pigs crashes near Walkerville.

March 17, 2020

Semi truck hauling pigs crashes near Walkerville. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A semi truck hauling pigs crashed on Madison Road near 192nd Avenue Tuesday, March 17, shortly before 1 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The male driver was “bleeding from the head” following the rollover crash, Mast said, and some of the pigs were killed…

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Scenic Drive to close Wednesday for culvert installation.

March 17, 2020

Scenic Drive to close Wednesday for culvert installation. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Scenic Drive between Stone and Fish roads will be closed Wednesday, March 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to install culverts for paving, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents can access their homes. If anyone has any questions, call the road commission 231-873-4226. This story…

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Canoe, chainsaw among several items stolen from garage.

March 17, 2020

Canoe, chainsaw among several items stolen from garage. #OceanaCountyCrime OTTO TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of several items from a garage on East Wilke Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Items stolen include: – a 14-foot green Sun Dolphin canoe valued at $350; – a Stihl M118 chainsaw valued at $300; –…

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West Shore Bank offices to operate by appointment.

March 17, 2020

West Shore Bank offices to operate by appointment. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced that all branch offices will operate by appointment only, effective Wednesday, March 18. Drive-up, ATM and digital banking services are available as usual. ”The Bank has implemented a pandemic team committed to continuous monitoring of the coronavirus and ensuring West Shore Bank remains operational, including…

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Shelby Village buildings close.

March 16, 2020

Shelby Village buildings close. SHELBY — As of 3 p.m. Monday, March 15, all Village of Shelby buildings will be closed to the general public until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. This decision will be revisited at the beginning of each week. Anyone needing village services or who have a previously-scheduled appointment should call the respective office before…

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Sheriff’s office lobby to close beginning Tuesday.

March 16, 2020

Sheriff’s office lobby to close beginning Tuesday. HART — Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is closing its lobby to the public effective Tuesday, March 17.  However, Sheriff Craig Mast assures citizens that the sheriff’s office remains “fully operational” in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. “The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office remains fully operational in the wake of the COVID-19 situation,” said…

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County buildings closing to the public.

March 16, 2020

County buildings closing to the public. HART  – Beginning at 5 p.m. today, Monday, March 16, all Oceana County buildings will be closed to the general public until Monday, March 23.  Anyone needing county services or who have a previously scheduled appointment with a court should call the respective office before traveling to a county building.  This decision follows the…

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Governor shutting down bars, restaurants.

March 16, 2020

Governor shutting down bars, restaurants. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will order all bars and restaurants in Michigan to shut down dine-in services as a response to the COVID-19 coronavirus threat. The governor is expected to announce later today that the temporary shut down will go into effect at 3 p.m. today.

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Walkerville school offers free meals to students.

March 15, 2020

Walkerville school offers free meals to students. WALKERVILLE — Walkerville will provide free meals for its students during the state-wide school closure due to the coronavirus outbreak. “Walkerville Public Schools will be providing grab-and-go style meals during this state of emergency shutdown,” states a notice posted on the school’s Facebook page. “Starting on Tuesday March 17 and running through March…

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Pentwater students can get free meals during school closure.

March 15, 2020

Pentwater students can get free meals during school closure. PENTWATER — With the state-wide school closure over the next three weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak, Pentwater school officials have announced that free meals are available to students. “The Ludington Area School District will be graciously providing breakfast and lunch options to their students, as well as ours, in an…

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Shelby schools providing free meals for students.

March 15, 2020

Shelby schools providing free meals for students. SHELBY — With the state-wide school closure over the next three weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Shelby school district will provide free meals to students. “As there will be no school at least until the fifth of April, 2020, Shelby Public Schools has developed a plan to ensure students do not…

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Hart school district providing free meals for children.

March 15, 2020
Hart school district providing free meals for children.

Hart school district providing free meals for children. HART — With the state-wide school closure over the next three weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak, Hart Public Schools will offer free meals for children Monday, March 16, through Wednesday March 18, at noon at the Crystal Valley Pour House and Fenton Trucking. The district later added Spitler Elementary School as…

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What good is a butterfly exhibit?

March 14, 2020

What good is a butterfly exhibit? Watson Country Outdoor Report. By Joan Young, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. Editor’s Note: The annual Fred &…

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Pedestrian death case heads to trial.

March 13, 2020

Pedestrian death case heads to trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The criminal case against a 57-year-old Rothbury man charged with two counts of moving violation causing death in connection to the deaths of a 14-year-old Montague girl and her father the night of June 3, 2019 on Webster Road in Grant Township is set for a two-day…

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Closings and cancellations.

March 13, 2020

Closings and cancellations, posted March 13, 2020: Oceana County Press has received the following cancellations or closings in response to the coronavirus outbreak. This list may be updated. Oceana County Council on Aging has cancelled meals and social activities at the senior center, along with outings, until April 6. Takeout/delivery meals and bussing will be available. The Oceana County Grange…

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