Owner escapes fire, rescues pets. #OceanaCountyNews #Walkerville By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. WALKERVILLE — Roland Russell, Jr., said he had just walked in through the back door of his two-story house at 212 W. Michigan Street when he heard a “boom” and saw flames Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 26. Russell said he grabbed his dogs and a pet bird; ran out of…
Woman’s CSC case could result in plea deal. #OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART —The criminal sexual conduct (CSC) case against a 33-year-old Shelby woman accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old boy is set for trial in 27th Circuit Court, but it could likely result in a plea agreement. Jennifer Wigren, of 50 Woodrow Rd., remains lodged in the…
Boy scouts share story of 114-mile adventure. #OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater By Ron Beeber. Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club recently heard from three area boy scouts and their scoutmaster about their 12-day, 114-mile, character-building, backpacking trek at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico last July. They recounted stories about their training, living in the rugged wilderness, and taking…
Police warn motorists to watch for deer. #OceanaCountyNews HART — With the high volume of car/deer crashes this time of year, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking motorists to be on the lookout for deer on the move, especially at dawn and dusk. “If a deer should enter the road, try not to swerve off the road, but first…
#OceanaCountyNews Road commission celebrates 86th anniversary, stellar safety year. HART — The Oceana County Road Commission recently celebrated its 86th anniversary and for being the recipient of the 2016 Goose Egg Award. The County Road Association Self-Insurance Fund’s 2016 Goose Egg Award was given to the Oceana County Road Commission for achieving “0” worker’s compensation losses during the 2015-16 coverage…
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