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Wanted man blows through stop signs while fleeing police

March 20, 2023

Wanted man blows through stop signs while fleeing police HART — A 50-year-old Hart man wanted on three warrants blew through stop signs at the intersections of Polk Road and State Street and Polk Road and Oceana Drive while fleeing police early Friday morning, March 17, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was initially spotted by Oceana…

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Man ejected ‘considerable distance’ in suspected drunk driving crash

March 20, 2023

Man ejected ‘considerable distance’ in suspected drunk driving crash NEW ERA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office plans to pursue charging a 27-year-old New Era man with operating while intoxicated following a rollover crash at the intersection of Garfield Road and Oceana Drive Sunday, March 19, around 6:45 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man, who was…

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Shelby Science Olympians advance to state finals

March 20, 2023

Shelby Science Olympians advance to state finals Tiger squad finishes fourth overall at regionals Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. MOUNT PLEASANT — Two individual teams on the Shelby High School Science Olympiad Team took first place at regionals Saturday, March 18, qualifying for state competition. Gaining first place for Shelby were…

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Weekend police news, posted March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

Weekend police news, posted March 20, 2023 The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, March 17, 2023: 9:30 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 36-year-old New Era man was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated and violating a restricted license, North Oceana Drive, Weare Township. 9:45 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 32-year-old Fremont…

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Obituary: George Smith, 83, of Hesperia

March 19, 2023

Obituary: George Smith, 83, of Hesperia George Patrick Smith, 83, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at his home. He was born February 8, 1940, in Traverse City. George was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force; his daily prayers always started with the brave men and women serving our country in the armed forces. He also…

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