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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Nikolas Paul Martin, 24, pleaded guilty April 28 to controlled substance possession — cocaine, heroin or another narcotic and was sentenced June 16 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; and $398 in fines and costs. One count of…

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Jury finds man guilty of six felonies in drug dealing case

June 24, 2025

‘The vehicle was a virtual drug store,’ the prosecutor said of the car in which Levi Richard of New Era and Dakota Wilber of Muskegon were dealing drugs. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A jury found a 35-year-old Muskegon man guilty of six…

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Obituary: Arlen Thomas McCloskey, 76, of Scottville

June 24, 2025

Arlen Thomas McCloskey, 76, of Scottville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Arlen was born April 24, 1949 in Hart the son of Orville and Margrete (Verschueren) McCloskey. Being raised on the 80 acre family property on Black…

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News alert: report of a person slumped over steering wheel

June 23, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Water and Park roads for a person “slumped over the steering wheel” Monday, June 23, around 2:15 p.m.

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News alert: rollover crash at Oceana Drive and Roosevelt Road

June 23, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a rollover crash on Oceana Drive and Roosevelt Road Monday, June 23, shorty after 2 p.m.

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Police looking for person of interest in counterfeit money case

June 23, 2025

HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a person of interest in a counterfeit money fraud case at Ed’s Orchard Market, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A…

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Toddler drowns in family pool

June 23, 2025

FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 16-month-old old boy drowned in a backyard pool Sunday, June 22, around 6 p.m. at a home in the 4200 block of South 132nd Avenue, said…

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Muskegon man dies in US 31 crash near Rothbury

June 23, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 66-year-old Muskegon man died in a single-vehicle crash on US 31 near Rothbury Sunday, June 22, around 3:15 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.…

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Cruising on Muskegon’s legendary Aquastar

June 23, 2025

This Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Please be sure to visit…

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Police news, published June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, June…

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Pentwater Civic Band to kick off 78th season Thursday

June 23, 2025

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Civic Band will kick off its 78th season on Thursday, June 26, 2025.  The band will provide free concerts on the Pentwater Village Green from 7:30…

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Obituary: Julie Ann Cross, 65, of Hesperia

June 23, 2025

Julie Ann Cross, 65, of Hesperia, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont. Julie is survived by her husband, Ronald Cross; as well…

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Employment: Truck Driver, Great Lakes Trucking

June 23, 2025

Employment: Truck Driver, Great Lakes Trucking Great Lakes Trucking is looking for an experienced over the road driver. Please come in person to fill out an application. 3958 W Chauvez…

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Electric Forest’s Art Bar taps forest goers’ creativity

June 22, 2025

By Ross Field, Contributing Writer ROTHBURY — Nestled deep in the towering pines of the Sherwood Forest, the Art Bar has been a popular wayside stop, a quiet oasis in…

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Expect heavy southbound traffic on US 31 as Electric Forest wraps up

June 22, 2025

ROTHBURY — Electric Forest, the massive music festival that draws tens of thousands of attendees from across the country and beyond, wraps up Sunday, June 22, at the Double JJ…

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Electric Forest puts Rothbury ‘on the map’

June 19, 2025

By Ross Field, Contributing Writer ROTHBURY — The transformation of the sprawling Double JJ Resort is nearly complete. The huge pasture along US 31 is filling with tents and campers;…

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Police reporting few EF incidents so far 

June 19, 2025

ROTHBURY — As the massive Electric Forest Festival begins Thursday, June 19, at the Double JJ Resort, local police are reporting no major incidents thus far as tens of thousands…

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Employment: Bus Driver

June 19, 2025

Employment: Bus Driver West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. Must meet school bus driver state certification requirements. To view a complete job…

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Bear spotted in Whitehall

June 18, 2025

WHITEHALL — The Whitehall Police Department shared a video on Facebook Wednesday, June 18, of a black bear spotted in the city limits overnight. WPD said the bear was on…

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Stony Lake Sparkler scheduled for July 6

June 18, 2025

BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Annual Stony Lake Sparkler 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, July 6. Everyone is welcome to cheer on the runners as they…

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Pentwater juried art fair set for July 12

June 18, 2025

PENTWATER — Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club’s 60th Annual Pentwater Juried Art and Craft Fair is set for Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. in downtown Pentwater.  The…

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