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Driver in crash that killed motorcyclist charged with OWI causing death

July 13, 2023

Driver in crash that killed motorcyclist charged with OWI causing death PENTWATER — The 35-year-old Sand Lake man who was driving a pickup truck that crashed into a motorcycle last May is being charged with a felony of operating while intoxicated death, according to 79th District Court records. Andrew James Joldersma faces up to 15 years if convicted. The 72-year-old…

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Learning about agriscience

July 12, 2023

Learning about agriscience West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Area middle school students are getting an in-depth look at the vital role agriscience plays in our local community by participating in a summer camp this week…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 12, 2023

July 12, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 12, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Julie Mae Mullins, of 2917 Brunswick, Norton Shores,  pleaded guilty May 23, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced July 10, 2023 to six months in jail with credit for 68 days served; two years…

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News alert: man pinned between tractor and tree

July 12, 2023

News alert: man pinned between tractor and tree WEARE TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel were dispatched to an area in the 2200 block of West Monroe Road for a man on a tractor who was stuck beneath a tree Wednesday, July 12, around 9:45 a.m., according to 911 caller information to Central Dispatch.

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Strut Your Mutt set for July 29

July 11, 2023

Strut Your Mutt set for July 29 All proceeds will be used to provide veterinary care for the stray, neglected, abused, and injured companion animals of Oceana County.  WEARE TOWNSHIP — Oceana County’s LASSI (Local Animal Shelter Support, Inc.) is sponsoring Strut Your Mutt again this year to benefit animals who stay at the Oceana County Animal Shelter on the…

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