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Five women vie for asparagus queen crown.

May 9, 2019

Five women vie for asparagus queen crown. HART – Five women, including Lori Beggs of Shelby; Crystal Hallack of Hart; Alysha Sullivan of Hart; Evelyn Vinke of Hart; and Sherry Waller of New Era, are vying for the asparagus queen crown. The queen and first runner-up will appear in the National Asparagus Festival’s Joan Glover Royale Parade Saturday, June 8,…

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Shooting victim’s family devastated by loss.

May 8, 2019

Shooting victim’s family devastated by loss. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MEARS – Denita Buchanan is heartbroken over the death of her 32-year-old son, William “Billy” Buchanan, Jr., who was allegedly shot and killed by Cory Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township, April 16, at Beekman’s home on North US 31. Beekman, who is lodged in the Mason County Jail on…

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Preliminary exam in murder case rescheduled to May 22.

May 7, 2019

Preliminary exam in murder case rescheduled to May 22. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A preliminary exam that was scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, in 79th District Court in the murder case against Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township has been adjourned until May 22. Beekman is accused of murdering William Buchanan, 32, of Mears. Beekman, of…

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Felony drunk driving arrest tops police activity.

May 7, 2019

#OceanaCountyCrime Felony drunk driving arrest tops police activity. HART TOWNSHIP – A 43-year-old Norton Shores man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated after the vehicle he was driving crashed into the ditch Friday, May 3, at 4:28 p.m., at Polk Road and 88th Avennue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig…

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Juvenile couple apprehended following crime spree.

May 6, 2019

Juvenile couple apprehended following crime spree. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MEARS – A 15-year-old Shelby girl and a 14-year-old Hesperia boy were apprehended by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Saturday night, May 4, after being on the run for a week, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The pair had cut off their tethers, which they were ordered to…

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