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News alert: Strong winds knocking down trees, power lines.

October 18, 2022

  News alert: Strong winds knocking down trees, power lines. OCEANA COUNTY — There have been several reports of downed trees and power lines in the area due to strong winds Tuesday, Oct. 18. Drive with caution.

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News alert: Crash on 132nd Avenue.

October 17, 2022

News alert: Crash on 132nd Avenue. FERRY TOWNSHIP — Report of a single-vehicle crash on 132nd Avenue near Pierce Road Monday, Oct. 17, shortly after 3:30 p.m. Central Dispatch reported that a woman suffered a possible broken leg after the vehicle went off the road and hit a tree.

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79th District Court arraignments, Oct. 17, 2022.

October 17, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, Oct. 17, 2022. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Todd Allen Smith, of 2132 N. 56th Ave., Mears; Shelby Police Department (SPD); larceny $1,000-$20,000. Probable cause hearing: Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Smith also faces a misdemeanor of domestic violence stemming from an Oceana County…

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First Baptist Church hosts Trunk or Treat.

October 17, 2022

First Baptist Church hosts Trunk or Treat. HART — First Baptist Church hosts Trunk or Treat Monday, Oct. 31, from 5-6:30 p.m. “What could be more fun than putting on a silly costume and getting free candy? Not having to go door to door!” said FBC Associate Pastor David Moul. “Cruise on over to the FBC parking lot on Halloween…

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Trick or treating set for Oct. 29 in New Era.

October 17, 2022

Trick or treating set for Oct. 29 in New Era. Village’s trick or treating may permanently move to the last Saturday in October. NEW ERA — New Era will celebrate Halloween and host trick or treating Saturday, Oct. 29. “After speaking with many school staff, parents and community members, we decided to host Halloween on a Saturday to accommodate young…

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