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Residents stay safe during dangerous storm. #PolarVortex2019 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY – Although it was one of the worst winter storms in at least a decade, Oceana County people were smart and stayed safe, law enforcement officials said. The storm shut down all Oceana County schools as well as several businesses and organizations, including the Oceana County courthouse.…
Spectrum Health Medical Group physician offices to be open Friday, Feb. 1 All Spectrum Health Medical Group physician offices and all outpatient rehabilitation locations, including cardiac rehab classes will be open on Friday, February 1, 2019. Patients are advised to call their physician’s office with any questions or concerns related to this week’s closings.
Consumers asking gas customers to turn thermostats down. Consumers Energy today called for all customers to voluntarily reduce their gas usage as a result of an unexpected gas incident in southeast Michigan. “As a result of an unexpected incident at a gas compressor station this morning in southeast Michigan, we are asking customers to temporarily reduce gas usage at this…
Mail delivery suspended again on Thursday. The US Postal Service announced that it is extended all deliveries again Thursday for zip codes that include all Mason, Oceana, and Manistee counties — zip codes beginning with 486 through 491 and 493 through 499, an area that includes most of western Michigan. The closure is due to the extreme cold temperatures forecasted.…
Second annual Joan Ramseyer Memorial Poetry Contest begins HART — The second annual Joan Ramseyer Memorial Poetry Contest is underway. This year an addition of a cover-art contest. Both contests ask for literary and visual artists to submit their best work on the theme of joy. Son of Joan, Brett Ramseyer said, “The first year of the JRMPC brought such…
Storm warning extended until 7 p.m. Thursday. #WinterStorm2019 OCEANA COUNTY – The winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service has been extended until Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. “Blowing and drifting snow will reduce visibilities to near zero at times,” states NWS. “Dangerously cold wind chills of 25-45 below zero will last through Thursday morning before slowly…
Closings and cancellations, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools CASMAN Academy, Manistee Central Michigan University Covenant Christian School…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 30, 2019 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Joel Michael Lloyd, 26, of Hart, died on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Antonio Revilla, Jr., 58, of Shelby, died on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Diane L. Buck, 69, of Shelby, died on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington,…
No mail Wednesday. There will be no mail delivery Wednesday. The US Postal Service announced Tuesday night that it is cancelling all deliveries for zip codes beginning with 486 through 491 and 493 through 499, an area that includes most of western Michigan. Mail will still be delivered in Jackson, Flint and Detroit. The closure is due to the extreme…
Winter storm warning continues until Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The area is still under a winter storm warning, issued by the National Weather Service until 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31. Lake effect snow showers are expected with accumulations of 1 to 5 inches through tonight. Blowing and drifting snow is also likely. Additional snow accumulations are possible…
Shelby schools offering emergency meals. #ShelbyPublicSchools SHELBY – Shelby Public Schools is offering emergency food assistance to all Oceana County students this week due to the winter storm. Breakfast will be served from 9-10 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon at the Shelby Middle School, said Shelby Public Schools Food Service Director Mary Rose Vanas. “It will be…
Southbound US 31 closed at White Lake Drive. UPDATE: The highway was re-opened at 4:40 p.m., according the the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office. MUSKEGON COUNTY – A serious crash has caused the shutdown of southbound US 31 in northern Muskegon County Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 29. The freeway was shut down at White Lake Drive around 2:30 p.m. following a report…
Hart advises residents to run water. #Hart HART – City officials are advising that residents run water from their faucets to avoid frozen pipes. “The city is recommending that homeowners run a ‘pencil lead’ stream of water to prevent frozen water lines until further notice,” states an advisory posted on the city’s Facebook page Tuesday, Jan. 29. This story is…
Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools Caritas Food Pantry, Custer CASMAN Academy, Manistee Community Church of…
Governor declares state of emergency. LANSING – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed and filed an order with the Secretary of State declaring a state of emergency in Michigan to help address threats to public health and safety due to sub-zero temperatures over the next few days. “Keeping Michiganders safe during this stretch of dangerously cold temperatures is our priority,” said Whitmer.…
Winter storm warning extended until Thursday. #OceanaCountyWeather OCEANA COUNTY – The winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service has been extended until Thursday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m. “Dangerously cold wind chills will develop Tuesday afternoon and last into Thursday morning,” state NWS. “Wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. “Light snow is expected to diminish…
Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools CASMAN Academy Covenant Christian School Fountain Head Start Gateway…
Winter storm barrels down. #OceanaCountyWeather By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY – A winter storm that dumped several inches of snow across most of Michigan, along with bitterly cold wind chills, Monday Jan. 28 caused most Oceana County residents to stay home and off the roads. “We’ve had several slide-offs and motorist assists but no major vehicle accidents,” said Oceana…
More Stony Lake cottages burglarized. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP – After investigating three cottage break-ins that occurred in the 8200 block of South Scenic Drive in Stony Lake last Wednesday, Jan. 23, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 8300 block of South Scenic Drive Friday night, Jan. 25, to investigate four additional cottage break-ins, said…
Drunk driving arrest tops MSP activity. The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, Jan. 25, 2019: 12:05 p.m., a 55-year-old Montague man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Michigan Avenue near Wesco, Village of Rothbury. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019: 1 a.m., car/deer crash, Lever Road and 120th Avenue, Elbridge Township. 11:30 p.m.,…
