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Thief or thieves steal from farm workers while they’re picking asparagus

May 15, 2023

Thief or thieves steal from farm workers while they’re picking asparagus LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — While farm workers were picking asparagus in a field on North 160th Avenue Saturday, May 13, around 7:30 p.m., a thief or thieves took advantage and stole several wallets, cash and cell phones from the workers, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. It was not…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted May 15, 2023 Mark James Christiansen, 70, of Shelby, died on Friday, May 12, 2023. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Frances Jane Buck, 92, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Joan Ruth Haiss, 80, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, May 14,…

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Obituary: Mark Christiansen, 70, of Shelby

May 15, 2023

Obituary: Mark Christiansen, 70, of Shelby Mark James Christiansen, 70, of Shelby, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Mark was born January 25, 1953 in Muskegon, the son of Henry and Janet (Laughlin) Christiansen. Formerly of Fruitport, Mark met his wife Janet while studying journalism and conservation at Central Michigan University. He…

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One dead following crash in Pentwater

May 14, 2023

One dead following crash in Pentwater PENTWATER — A 72-year-old Pentwater man died following a two vehicle crash that occurred Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Madison Road and Sixth Street. Emergency personnel were dispatched at 2:49 p.m.  According to a press release from Pentwater Police Department,  a pickup truck was eastbound on Sixth Street when it crossed the centerline,…

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Asparagus cart comes loose from trailer, hits oncoming truck

May 12, 2023

Asparagus cart comes loose from trailer, hits oncoming truck HART TOWNSHIP — An asparagus cart came loose from a trailer as it was being hauled down West Tyler Road near 104th Avenue in a pickup truck and hit an oncoming Great Lakes Energy truck Wednesday, May 10, around 3 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.  “An asparagus picking…

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