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Elderly woman dies from exposure to cold after falling

December 20, 2023

Elderly woman dies from exposure to cold after falling PENTWATER — An 89-year-old Pentwater woman died from exposure to the cold last month after falling on her steps and hitting her head, according to a press release issued by Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. “Pentwater Police Department responded to a report of a deceased person on Dec. 19, 2023 in…

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Police news, posted Dec. 20, 2023

December 20, 2023

Police news, posted Dec. 20, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Friday, Dec. 15, 2023: 3:38 p.m., domestic assault, no arrests, 2000 block of South 168th Avenue, Newfield Township. 3:44 p.m., domestic assault, no arrests, 4700 block of South…

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Jackknifed semi on US 31 spills hundreds of gallons of fuel 

December 20, 2023

Jackknifed semi on US 31 spills hundreds of gallons of fuel  SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A semi truck jackknifed on northbound US 31 near Stony Lake Road during a snowstorm Monday, Dec. 18, around 10 a.m., spilling hundreds of gallons of fuel. The driver, who is a 42-year-old Akron, Ohio woman, sought treatment for minor injuries at Trinity Health Lakeshore Hospital…

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MSP news, posted Dec. 20, 2023

December 20, 2023

MSP news, posted Dec. 20, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, Dec. 18, 2023: 12:01 a.m., a 46-year-old Hart man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Polk Road and State…

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‘It’s a great day to be a Shelby Tiger’

December 16, 2023

‘It’s a great day to be a Shelby Tiger’ Shelby unveils new elementary school Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY —  The community celebrated Shelby Public Schools’ new $19 million elementary school building during a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, Dec. 16. Local officials, community members,…

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