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Oceana County prosecutor honored for 20 years of service

February 17, 2023

Oceana County prosecutor honored for 20 years of service By Allison Scarbrough, Editor TRAVERSE CITY — Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon was honored during the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan Midwinter Conference for his 20 years of service to Michigan citizens. PAAM President Tom Weichel, who is the Alcoma County prosecutor, presented Bizon his award Thursday evening, Feb. 16. “It’s…

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Closings and cancellations, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023

February 16, 2023

Closings and cancellations, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Feb. 17. This post may be updated. If you have a closing or cancellation to report, email editor@mediagroup31.com. Schools: Baldwin Community Schools Casman Academy, Manistee Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic Schools Mason County…

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79th District Court sentencings, Feb. 16, 2023

February 16, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, Feb. 16, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Cody Ashton-James Saunders, of 617 W. Arthur Rd., Rothbury, was found guilty Jan. 17 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE) and $1,070 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to…

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News alert: Crash on US 31 near Pentwater

February 16, 2023

News alert: Crash on US 31 near Pentwater PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Mason-Oceana 911 reported call of a single-vehicle crash on southbound US 31 near Hammett Road Thursday, Feb. 16, around 2:45 p.m. It is is unknown if anyone is injured.

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Sheriff’s report, Feb. 16, 2023

February 16, 2023

Sheriff’s report, Feb. 16, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Feb. 13, 2023: 1:28 p.m., breaking and entering, 400 block of East Main Street, Village of Walkerville. A door was found open, but it is unknown if anything was stolen. Police are awaiting the owner’s arrival to verify. 4:56 p.m., larceny of a…

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