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Serial robber caught, deputy with local ties apprehends gunman.

July 29, 2017
Serial robber caught, deputy with local ties apprehends gunman.

Serial robber caught, deputy with local ties apprehends gunman. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. RAVENNA — Two suspects are in custody in connection with a series of armed robberies that occurred recently in a three-county area, according to Muskegon County Sheriff Michael Poulin. A Muskegon County sheriff’s deputy from Oceana County, Christian Herremans, apprehended the armed gunman early this morning…

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Sand sculpture contest highlights Homecoming.

July 28, 2017

Sand sculpture contest highlights Homecoming. #PentwaterHomecoming2017 By Ron Beeber. Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — What’s special about Pentwater that can be sculpted from damp sand on Charles Mears State Park’s beautiful beach? This year’s Pentwater Sand Sculpture Contest is Friday, August 11, and teams this year will be judged on how well they sculpt a design that reflects Pentwater’s 2017 Homecoming…

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‘Passing the hat’ for fireworks funds.

July 28, 2017

Homecoming fireworks set for Aug. 12 #PentwaterHomecoming2017 By Ron Beeber. Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — Pentwater continues its ambitious celebrations of Homecoming and the Fourth of July with two fun fireworks displays each summer. “But they only are possible because more and more Homecoming Parade spectators are putting a few bucks into the canisters of volunteers who walk along the parade…

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Blood drive Thursday.

July 28, 2017

Blood drive Thursday. #PentwaterVFWPost6017​ PENTWATER — ​The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Thursday, Aug. ​3, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at VFW Post 6017, 8440 North US 31. Both area residents and summer visitors are welcome. The Pentwater Service Club is again providing volunteer staff support. Visit redcrossblood.org to get information about eligibility. To make an appointment,…

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78th District Court sentencings.

July 28, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Antonio Rocha, 22, of 6827 N. 126th Ave., Hart, was found guilty of operating while impaired by a controlled substance and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed;…

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