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Bear spotted in Pentwater.

June 13, 2017

Bear spotted in Pentwater. #OceanaCountyNews PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department posted on its Facebook page Tuesday afternoon, June 13, that there is a black bear in the village. “Pentwater Police have received reports of a black bear traveling between Second Street and Monroe Road. The bear was traveling south when last seen. If you see the bear, DO NOT…

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Possible lightning strike ignites, destroys boat.

June 13, 2017

Possible lightning strike ignites, destroys boat. #OceanaCountyNews #StonyLake By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — An 18-foot Lund fishing boat that was on a boat lift was destroyed by fire caused by a possible lightning strike, Tuesday morning, June 13, on the north side of Stony Lake. A strong thunderstorm rolled through the area Tuesday morning, and witnesses said they…

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Women Who Care donate to reading program.

June 13, 2017

Women Who Care donate to reading program. #OceanaWomenWhoCare PENTWATER — Oceana’s 150 Women Who Care (WWC) met at Gull Landing last week and voted that each member write a $100 personal check to Oceana’s new Read Early, Read Often initiative (RERO). Led by the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC), RERO is geared towards encouraging parents to read to their…

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Shakespeare festival auditions Friday.

June 13, 2017

Shakespeare festival auditions Friday. #OceanaCountyArtsandEntertainment HART — The Oceana Summer Youth Theater is searching for actors from seventh grade through college age. The Shakespeare festival will have performances at the Hart Commons, featuring four beloved Shakespeare shows. Performances will be in the evenings the weekend of July 13-16. Auditions will be at the Hart Middle School Friday, June 16, during…

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Car strikes power pole.

June 13, 2017

Car strikes power pole. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, in Oceana County Monday, June 12, 2017: – Noon, assault, 2000 block of West Forrest Street, Village of Rothbury. – 1 p.m., car struck a power pole, no injuries, 2000 block of West 56th Avenue, Golden Township. – 6:15 p.m., car/deer crash, 44th Avenue…

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