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K-9 leads police to fleeing suspect

February 13, 2023

K-9 leads police to fleeing suspect By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HESPERIA — Oceana County Sheriff’s K-9 Lazarus took a bite out of crime when he tracked down a suspect who fled on foot after ditching a stolen car Monday, Feb. 13, around 3 a.m. The suspect, who is a 34-year-old Walkerville man, reportedly fled from an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy…

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Watch for road work on US 31 near Pentwater

February 13, 2023

Watch for road work on US 31 near Pentwater WEARE TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work are in effect on northbound US 31 from Monroe Road (Exit 154) to the north branch of the Pentwater River Monday, Feb. 13, through Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 3 p.m., according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Please consider helping to fund local…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 13, 2023

February 13, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 13, 2023 Kenneth L. Miller, 100, of Pentwater, died on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Oceana Medical Care Facility in Hart.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths.…

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Obituary: Mark McKelley, 73, of Mears

February 13, 2023

Obituary: Mark McKelley, 73, of Mears Mark McKelley, 73, of Silver Lake/Mears, died peacefully in his home February 9, 2023, from an extended illness. Mark was born February 19, 1949, in Canton, Ohio, the son of Lawrence and MaryAnn (Richey) McKelley. Mark was employed by the Department of Health and Human Services in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he met his wife,…

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Walkerville Schools closed Monday

February 12, 2023

Walkerville Schools closed Monday WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools will be closed on Monday due to illness and staff shortage.

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