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Man cited for fifth time driving on a suspended license

July 23, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, July 15, 2024: 10:35 a.m., a 27-year-old Shelby man was cited for driving while license suspended, which was his fifth offense, West VanBuren Road near 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. 9:06 p.m., breaking and entering, 8500 block of East Hawley Road, Newfield Township. 11:50 p.m., a 25-year-old Shelby man…

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Tire blowout causes semi truck rollover crash on US 31

July 22, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Hesperia man suffered minor injuries in a semi truck rollover crash on US 31 near M 20 Thursday, July 18, around 5:45 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “The driver advised that he was driving northbound on US 31 when one of his tires blew out,” states the report. The driver…

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Roosevelt Road from 192nd to M 120 closed

July 22, 2024

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Roosevelt Road from 192nd Avenue to M 120 will be closed for road maintenance beginning Monday, July 22, at 8 a.m. until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour will be set up, and residents will be able to access their homes. ______________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…

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Water Maiden finds her permanent home

July 17, 2024

By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Skilled, civic-minded members of the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center are often quick to step in when they see an opportunity to advance a community project. A recent example is the relocation of the “Water Maiden” sculpture from its temporary location on Second Street. The piece earned the “People’s Choice Award” in the Pentwater…

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Sandcastle sculptors to compete during Pentwater Homecoming celebration

July 17, 2024

PENTWATER — Families and friends will again convene from places across America to compete in the 51st Sandcastle Sculpting Contest.   Sponsored by the Pentwater Service Club since 1973, this year’s event is set for from 8 a.m. until noon Friday, Aug. 9, at the Charles Mears State Park. The competition is open to anyone regardless of their age or place…

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