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Oceana County ballot for Aug. 4 primary election

July 30, 2026

The following is the Oceana County ballot for the state primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4: Governor Four-year term -— vote for not more than one Democrat Jocelyn Benson of Ferndale, Mich. Christopher Robert Swanson of Flint, Mich. Justin Blackburn of Detroit, Mich. Kim Thomas of Battle Creek, Mich. (Disqualified) Republican Mike Cox of Livonia, Mich. John James of Shelby Township,…

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Case against Pentwater man accused of stabbing parents bound over to circuit court

July 29, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The criminal case against a 27-year-old Pentwater man facing felony charges of assault with intent to murder and assault with intent to do great bodily harm for allegedly stabbing his parents at their Pentwater home, April 24, has been bound over to 51st Circuit Court. Clayton Lane Devries remains lodged in the Oceana…

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Prosecutor says inaccurate reports, social media posts could harm EF baby death case

July 29, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — As the investigation into the death of an infant found inside a porta-potty at the Electric Forest Festival June 28 continues, the prosecutor in the case urges community members to be cautious about believing some reports and social media posts. “I have read information released to various outlets and social media that have…

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Caregiver support group meets monthly

July 29, 2026

HART – Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Family caregivers are invited to attend a monthly caregiver support group designed to provide encouragement, education, and a space to connect with others who understand the caregiving journey. The support group meets every fourth Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Oceana County Council on…

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Letter to the Editor: OCCOA’s future depends on restoring public trust

July 29, 2026

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Oceana County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to OCP and MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor: The…

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