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Obituary: Joan Haiss, 80, of Pentwater

May 16, 2023

Obituary: Joan Haiss, 80, of Pentwater Joan Ruth Haiss, 80, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Joan was born December 5, 1942, the daughter of Clyde and Priscilla (Phillips) Dickenson.  Growing up Joan was the only girl raised with a family of four brothers, who she loved deeply. On September 2, 1962, she married the love of…

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MSP handles pair of OWI arrests over the weekend

May 15, 2023

MSP handles pair of OWI arrests over the weekend Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post handled two operating while intoxicated (OWI) arrests in Oceana County over the weekend. Saturday, May 13, 2023: 10:45 p.m., a 29-year-old Clinton Township, Michigan woman was arrested for OWI, Garfield Road and Scenic Drive, Benona Township. Sunday, May 14, 2023: 1:41 p.m., a…

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Oceana Drive south of New Era to be closed Tuesday for road work

May 15, 2023

Oceana Drive south of New Era to be closed Tuesday for road work GRANT TOWNSHIP — Oceana Drive south of New Era will be closed to traffic Tuesday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. so workers can pave over the “open cut” made in the road, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour will be set…

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Motorcyclist killed in Pentwater crash identified 

May 15, 2023

Motorcyclist killed in Pentwater crash identified  ‘This is a big loss for the community’ PENTWATER — The 72-year-old motorcyclist who died following a pickup truck vs. motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon, May 13, at the intersection of Madison Road and Sixth Street has been identified as Paul Richard McDonald of Pentwater, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. “It was a…

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Motorcyclist arrested for meth possession, fleeing from police

May 15, 2023

Motorcyclist arrested for meth possession, fleeing from police CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Hart man riding a motorcycle was arrested for fleeing and eluding police, methamphetamine possession and improper license plate on North 144th Avenue Sunday, May 14, shortly after 10 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. The following is…

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