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Masked man arrested for yelling about the devil during church service

July 28, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — A 23-year-old Pentwater man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after allegedly disrupting an outdoor church service on the Village Green Sunday morning, July 27. The man, who has been charged with disturbing religious services, allegedly wore a mask and yelled, “Torture to all and hell” while walking in front of the…

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Heat advisory in effect until 9 p.m.

July 28, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a heat advisory that includes a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Oceana County, for Monday, July 28, until 9 p.m. Heat index values up to 101 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illnesses. The advisory area includes portions of central, south…

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David Allen Racing Motorsports burns down

July 27, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Multiple fire departments from three counties battled a fire at David Allen Racing Motorsports, at 9589 S. Maple Island Rd., Saturday evening, July 26. The business is a “total loss,” said Hesperia Fire Chief Bob Eichenberg Sunday morning. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at approximately 5:30 p.m. and remained on scene…

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Police news, published July 25, 2025

July 25, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, July 21, 2025: 7 a.m., breaking and entering, 2300 block of South 186th Avenue, Newfield Township. Two juveniles were identified as suspects who entered the unlocked home. Wednesday, July 23, 2025: 2:58 p.m., felon in possession of a firearm, West McKinley Road, Grant Township. The case was turned…

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Boil water advisory extended through the weekend

July 25, 2025

HESPERIA — A boil water advisory continues through the weekend for Hesperia village residents and businesses due to a water main break that occurred Monday, July 21. “Due to a water main break, residents in the Village of Hesperia or who have their water supplied by the Village of Hesperia have an extended water boil advisory in effect for through…

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