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Crossbow stolen

August 19, 2015
Crossbow stolen

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. GREENWOOD TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a Barnett Evolution crossbow valued at approximately $800. The bow was stolen from the 3200 block of East Garfield Road some time between Aug. 12 and Aug. 17, police…

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Good Samaritans assist with kayak rescue

August 18, 2015
Good Samaritans assist with kayak rescue

PENTWATER — Two Good Samaritans assisted a Pentwater police officer Monday afternoon, Aug. 17, with the safe return of three kayakers from the choppy waters of Lake Michigan. A 28-year-old Grand Rapids woman and two 16-year-old girls, who were wearing life jackets, were able to swim safely back to shore. Pentwater police officer Nathan DeWeerd was dispatched to the water…

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Charges pending in assault case

August 18, 2015
Charges pending in assault case

ROTHBURY — Charges are pending stemming from an assault that occurred Monday afternoon, Aug. 17, in the parking lot at the Wesco convenience store, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. The police report has been forwarded to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office for review. In addition to an assault charge, a charge of driving while license…

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Door to unoccupied home kicked in; police seek info

August 18, 2015
Door to unoccupied home kicked in; police seek info

WEARE TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in to an unoccupied home at 975 W. Washington Rd. that was reported Thursday, Aug. 13, said Lt. Craig Mast. A neighbor boy saw that the home’s door was ajar, and his parents contacted the realtor who has the house listed for sale. Deputies met with the realtor, Mast…

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Service club collects fireworks funds

August 17, 2015
Service club collects fireworks funds

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club collected funds to help pay the $13,000 cost for the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce to put on the Fourth of July and Homecoming fireworks this summer.    Service club members collected $2,450 during the Pentwater Homecoming Grand Parade Saturday, Aug. 15. – Photos by Ron Beeber.

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