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K-9 tracks suspects into the woods following car chase

March 17, 2025
K-9 tracks suspects into the woods following car chase

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — A 31-year-old Greenville man and a 26-year-old Greenville woman were arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday afternoon, March 12, following a police chase that ended with the suspects’ vehicle crashing and a K-9 tracking them down in the woods, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The pursuit began shortly after 1 p.m.…

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White River Light Station to celebrate 150th anniversary

March 17, 2025

FRUITLAND TOWNSHIP, Muskegon County – The historic White River Light Station and Museum is turning 150 years old, and Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association is celebrating in grand style Saturday, June 21. All are welcome for a full day of festivities, including entertainment, a special ceremony and state tribute, food, drinks, a silent auction and raffle, lighthouse tower climbs, and…

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News alert: Rollover crash on US 31 near Webster Road

March 16, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to northbound US 31 near Webster Road for a rollover crash involving an injury Sunday, March 16, around 3:30 p.m.

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Winds knocking down power lines

March 15, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — There have been several reports of power lines and trees down around Oceana County due to strong winds Saturday, March 15. A wind advisory remains in effect Saturday until 8 p.m. The National Weather Service is reporting south winds 25-35 mph with gusts reaching up to 55 mph. Oceana County remains under a burning ban. Fire crews…

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Burning ban due to warm, dry, windy conditions 

March 14, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY —Several central Lower Peninsula counties are under a burning ban issued by the Department of Natural Resources due to warm, dry, windy conditions. Residents are urged not to burn due to how quickly a fire can spread in these weather patterns. A wind advisory issued by The National Weather Service is in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday, March…

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