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Winter storm could produce 5-8 inches of snow

February 10, 2025

UPDATE: THE WINTER STORM WATCH WAS UPGRADED TO A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY TUESDAY. OCEANA COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Oceana, are under a winter storm watch issued by the National Weather Service that is in effect Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 12, through Thursday morning, Feb. 13. Heavy snow is possible with total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches.…

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Naked dog sitter pleads ‘no contest’ to killing dogs

February 10, 2025

‘(The dog owners) went out to check on the dogs, and the dogs were both dead and their friend was standing there naked, and he was armed with some substantial firearms.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 55-year-old Pleasant Lake, Michigan man who shot and killed two dogs in the 7400 block of Johnson Road in Benona Township…

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Wildcat royalty

February 10, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  WALKERVILLE — Walkerville High School seniors Gage Mannor and Jaymes Conklin were crowned the 2025 Homecoming king and queen Friday evening, Feb. 7, during halftime of the boys varsity basketball game against Bear Lake.  

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The Ladder hosts Valentine’s party for kids Saturday

February 10, 2025

SHELBY — Children ages 5-12 are invited to The Ladder Community Center once a month for Party Club, and this Saturday Feb. 15 will feature a Valentine’s party from 1-2:30 p.m. The party will include songs, Bible lessons, games and snacks. Party Club is sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship, a Bible-centered ministry. All teachers and helpers have been trained and…

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Man arrested for third-offense domestic violence

February 10, 2025

  The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Man arrested for third-offense domestic violence GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old New Era man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for a felony of third-offense domestic violence in the 5600 block of Oceana Drive Saturday, Feb. 8, at midnight, said Oceana…

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