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Woman attacked by pair of assailants; police ask for help.

February 22, 2016
Woman attacked by pair of assailants; police ask for help.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault that occurred Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7:43 p.m. in the 3800 block of East Baker Road in which two women attacked another woman with an “edged weapon,” Lt. Craig Mast said. “The resident had just returned home after a quick trip to town…

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Community rallies to make boy scout hiking trek possible.

February 22, 2016
Community rallies to make boy scout hiking trek possible.

Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Triggered by the Pentwater Service Club, and facilitated by the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC), Boy Scout Troop 1145 raised the final $4,000 needed, so the troop can take a rugged, 12-day trek at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico this summer. “We raised $11,000 the past two years doing various service…

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Matthew Smith, Lauren Taylor announce their engagement.

February 19, 2016
Matthew Smith, Lauren Taylor announce their engagement.

Lauren M. Taylor of Northville and Matthew R. Smith of Howard City are pleased to announce their engagement. Lauren is the daughter of Sharon (Uren) and Russell Taylor of Northville. She is the granddaughter of Patricia (Yahoda) and Gerald Uren (2012) of Allen Park and Julia (Pilat) and Walter Taylor (2008) of Allen Park. Matthew is the son of Tammy…

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78th District Court arraignments.

February 19, 2016
78th District Court arraignments.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Jonathan Henry Schwab, 18, of 86 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was arrested Jan. 22 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim 13-15 years of age. Preliminary exam:…

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Fraud, break-in among police activity.

February 19, 2016
Fraud, break-in among police activity.

Local law enforcement activity Thursday, Feb. 18, includes: – 11:28 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), personal protection order (PPO) violation, E. Baker Rd., Ferry Township. – 11:47 a.m., (OCSO), fraud, E. Harrison Rd., Elbridge Township. – 12:19 p.m., (OCSO), domestic assault, S. Maple Island Rd., Greenwood Township. – 1:44 p.m., (OCSO), breaking and entering, S. 148th Ave., Otto Township. –…

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