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Mears man leads deputies on short car chase before arrest

February 21, 2023

Mears man leads deputies on short car chase before arrest GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Mears man was arrested for fleeing and eluding and driving without a license following a brief car chase on North 56th Avenue near Seventh Street Saturday, Feb. 18, shortly before 10 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A parole violation charge is also being…

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Winter storm warning issued for Oceana County

February 21, 2023

Winter storm warning issued for Oceana County The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Oceana County beginning Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. until Thursday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m. Other counties included in the warning are Mason, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta and Isabella. “Heavy mixed precipitation is expected,” states NWS. Total snow and sleet…

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Sheriff’s office investigates Silver Lake area break-ins

February 21, 2023

Sheriff’s office investigates Silver Lake area break-ins GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s detectives and deputies are investigating break-ins of two residences in the Silver Lake area. The first breaking and entering was reported Friday, Feb. 17, at 9 p.m. at a summer rental property in the 4600 block of North Ridge Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.…

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Obituary: James Hughes, 83, of Hart, formerly of Rothbury

February 21, 2023

Obituary: James Hughes, 83, of Hart, formerly of Rothbury James “Jim” William Hughes, 83, of Hart, formally of Rothbury, passed away at Oceana County Medical Care, on Friday, February 17, 2023. Jim was born to James and Bessie (Johnstone) Hughes, in Bath on October 31, 1940. Jim was a graduate of Shelby Public Schools, and he served his country in…

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A sign of spring: Asparagus Day March 9

February 21, 2023

A sign of spring: Asparagus Day March 9 NEW ERA – Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Asparagus Industry Research Farm Advisory Committee have scheduled this year’s Oceana Asparagus Day for Thursday, March 9.  This in-person workshop brings together MSU researchers and industry representatives from inside and outside Michigan to update growers on the latest challenges and opportunities in…

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