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No injuries in rollover

February 11, 2015
No injuries in rollover

HART TWP. — A vehicle that appeared to be traveling west on Polk Road near Appletree Automotive went off the icy roadway and rolled over on the north side of the road Wednesday, Feb. 11, around 11 a.m. No injuries were reported. The crash was initially toned out as a personal injury accident, and Hart Area Fire Department and Oceana…

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Women Who Care to reach $100,000 milestone

February 11, 2015
Women Who Care to reach $100,000 milestone

MEARS — When the Women Who Care meet on March 3, not only will they will decide which Oceana nonprofit will receive their individual $100 personal checks, but their collective donations will surpass $100,000. WWC members’ donations will total over $100,000 to 12 charitable organizations over the past three years. “Whoever thought we’d make such an impact since forming in…

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Krueger to be charged with 4 felonies in Oceana; faces life in prison

February 10, 2015
Krueger to be charged with 4 felonies in Oceana; faces life in prison

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The man who allegedly burned a building near Mears before attacking the U.S. Coast Guard station in Grand Haven Sunday, Feb. 8, is facing four felonies in Oceana County, Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon said Tuesday, Feb. 10. Matthew Lawrence Krueger, 33, is expected to be arraigned in 78th District Court via video conferencing…

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On top of the world

February 10, 2015
On top of the world

See video here.  By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. THOMPSONVILLE (Benzie Co.) — When you visit Crystal Mountain, it’s like stepping into a charming village with its cobblestone walkways, quaint cottages and horse-drawn surrrey rides.  In addition to the lovely architecture, you are nearly overcome by the beauty of the natural surroundings — giant pines, snow-covered slopes and sprawling views of…

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Coast Guard station attack suspect arraigned; local charges pending

February 9, 2015
Coast Guard station attack suspect arraigned; local charges pending

GRAND HAVEN – The man who allegedly attacked the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Grand Haven Sunday, Feb. 8, just hours after his alleged involvement in a suspicious fire to a building where he lived seasonally near Mears has been arraigned on charges in Ottawa County but not yet in Oceana County. Matthew Lawrence Krueger, 33, was charged with two…

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