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Sheriff’s office urges residents to use caution

February 13, 2015
Sheriff’s office urges residents to use caution

HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging Oceana citizens and visitors to be extra cautious when going out in the extreme cold during this weekend’s storm, Undersheriff Tim Priese said Friday afternoon, Feb. 13. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Oceana County and other lakeshore counties that went into effect at 3 p.m. Friday…

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Semi stuck in median

February 13, 2015
Semi stuck in median

HART TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police handled traffic policing Thursday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m. on US-31 north of Polk Road where a semi tractor-trailer went off the icy roadway and was stuck in the median. No injuries were reported in the crash. Deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office were also one…

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78th District Court sentencings

February 13, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 78th District Court: –      Mitchell David Gamble, 54, of 3926 W. Tyler Rd., Hart, was found guilty Feb. 9 of hunting and fishing – carrying weapon without a license.  He was sentenced to $260 in fines and costs and 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance…

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Bundle up! Winterfest kicks off this weekend

February 12, 2015
Bundle up! Winterfest kicks off this weekend

PENTWATER — Winterfest begins this weekend and continues next weekend when the highlight event, Freezin’ For A Reason Polar Dip, takes place Saturday, Feb. 21, at noon at the Pentwater Lake Boat Launch. Saturday, Feb 14 Free Fishing Weekend (Feb. 14-15); Pentwater Lake Perch Fishing Tournament, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; register at: Pentwater Angler or www.pentwater.org; fee: $5 per adult,…

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Slick roads cause crashes

February 12, 2015
Slick roads cause crashes

This free news service is brought to you through the assistance of our great advertisers. The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com; Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com; and Midas Muffler of Ludington and Manistee, 231-845-0392; www.midas.com/ludington-manistee. OCEANA COUNTY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to seven separate…

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