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2nd-longest running fair in Michigan set for next week

August 20, 2015
2nd-longest running fair in Michigan set for next week

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 144th Annual Oceana County Fair, which is the second-longest running fair in Michigan, is set for Tuesday, Aug. 25, through Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. The event draws approximately 25,000 fair goers every year, said Oceana County Fair President Clancy Aerts. The fair’s history dates back to 1871. The…

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Planter stolen from grave site

August 20, 2015
Planter stolen from grave site

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — Police are investigating the theft of a bush planter from a grave site at the Hart Cemetery that was reported Wednesday, Aug. 19, said Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. The planter was taken either Thursday night, Aug. 13, or Friday…

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Death by heroin case dismissed, but expected to be re-filed; similar case remains active

August 19, 2015
Death by heroin case dismissed, but expected to be re-filed; similar case remains active

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The felony case against a 29-year-old Midland man accused of delivery of heroin causing death was dismissed but is expected to be re-filed, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. A similar case against a 24-year-old man currently lodged in prison on an unrelated charge remains active. Daniel Ryan Murphy’s case was dismissed…

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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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