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Village reduces police patrols during winter.

November 8, 2017

Village reduces police patrols during winter. #PentwaterPoliceDepartment By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. PENTWATER — In an effort to save money during the slower winter months, the Village of Pentwater is converting two full-time officers into part-time officers through mid-May. Pentwater Village Manager Christopher Brown said the staffing change is projected to save the village approximately $40,000 during the remainder of this…

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Pedestrian hurt after being hit by truck.

November 7, 2017

Pedestrian hurt after being hit by truck. #OceanaCounty NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old Hesperia woman received minor injuries Monday evening, Nov. 6, after being hit by a pickup truck while walking on East Hawley Road near Riverside Drive in the Hesperia area, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman, who was walking against traffic on the…

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Police handle several crashes, including ambulance vs. deer.

November 7, 2017

Police handle several crashes, including ambulance vs. deer. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Nov. 3, 2017: – 11:21 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and battery, North Oceana Drive, Hart Township. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017: – 5:21 a.m., (OCSO), animals at large, North Oceana Drive, Weare Township. – 8 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer…

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K-9 is new best friend to sheriff’s office.

November 6, 2017
K-9 is new best friend to sheriff’s office.

K-9 is new best friend to sheriff’s office. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Many have heard the phrase, “There’s a new sheriff in town.” Well, in Oceana County, there’s a new sheriff dog in town. His name is Krieger, and he’s a 17-month-old black German Shepard who has joined the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office as a K-9 deputy.…

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78th District Court sentencings posted Nov. 3, 2017.

November 3, 2017

78th District Court sentencings posted Nov. 3, 2017. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Lucas Wade Darling, 39, of 705 N. June Dr., Mears, was found guilty Oct. 30 of violating the Pentwater Township noise ordinance and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence;…

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