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Inmate allegedly brought fentanyl into jail and delivered it to another inmate who nearly died

January 18, 2024

Inmate allegedly brought fentanyl into jail and delivered it to another inmate who nearly died Travis Michael Gale of Oceana County faces four felony charges in connection to the incident LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Oceana County man who is a habitual offender faces multiple charges for allegedly bringing fentanyl into the Mason County Jail and furnishing it to another inmate…

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Fabricating Frosty in felt form

January 17, 2024

Fabricating Frosty in felt form By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Although our area is just digging out from this winter’s first significant snowfall, some folks in Pentwater were making snowmen weeks ago when there was no snow. How? They are members of the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center who attended a felted snowman class taught by fellow member Corlene…

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Police news, posted Jan. 17, 2024

January 17, 2024

Police news, posted Jan. 17, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County:  Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024: 10:26 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 29-year-old Hart woman was arrested for domestic violence, 3400 block of North 120th Avenue, Elbridge Township. She…

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Rash of break-ins reported in Oceana County

January 17, 2024

Rash of break-ins reported in Oceana County OCEANA COUNTY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple break-ins involving thefts of high-priced items, such as jet skis, a snowmobile, a riding lawn mower and power tools. A breaking and entering to a pole barn was reported Monday, Jan. 8, shortly after 9 a.m. in the 1400 block of West…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 17, 2024

January 17, 2024

79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 17, 2024 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Brandon Michael Branch, 32, of 1903 Beechwood Dr., Mears; two counts failure to register as a sex offender. Preliminary exam: Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. Bail: $10/cash. (Low bail amount due to the defendant being incarcerated in prison.)…

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