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Boy, 11, apprehended by police for strangulation.

July 23, 2018

Boy, 11, apprehended by police for strangulation. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP — An 11-year-old boy was apprehended by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police for assault by strangulation for allegedly strangling his sister Friday, July 20, shortly before 10 p.m. on 136th Avenue near Mill Pond County Park, according to Trooper Kelsey Case. The victim was not…

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Century-old Fox Barn thrives as unique winery.

July 22, 2018

Century-old Fox Barn thrives as unique winery. #FoxBarnWinery Story and photos by Fred Inglis, Contributing Writer. BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Fox Barn Winery celebrates its 10th anniversary this summer, and that iconic red barn is a major part of its attraction and success. Anyone who lives in Oceana County can appreciate and admire old barns. While some are showing their…

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Cherries, fuel spill onto road following head-on crash.

July 21, 2018

Cherries, fuel spill onto road following head-on crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Cherries and fuel spilled onto Oceana Drive just north of the Shelby Public Schools campus Saturday, July 21, at approximately 10:15 a.m. after a semi truck hauling the tart cherries and a 2006 Jeep collided head-on, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Brittany Johnson. Oceana Drive…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 21, 2018.

July 21, 2018

27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 21, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Austin Shelby Valentine, 29, of 5915 W. Deer Rd., Mears, was found guilty April 30 of controlled substance delivery 50-449 grams and was sentenced July 9 to three to 20 years in prison and $490…

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String of thefts from vehicles in Pentwater overnight.

July 20, 2018

String of thefts from vehicles in Pentwater overnight. #PentwaterPoliceDepartment #OceanaCountySheriff’sOffice PENTWATER — A string of thefts from vehicles occurred overnight, and police are warning residents and summer visitors to keep their vehicles locked. “Pentwater Police Department and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a series of larcenies from vehicles which occurred overnight,” states the Pentwater Police Department Facebook page.…

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