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4-year-old’s death investigation reveals ‘uninhabitable’ living conditions, parents’ drug use.

July 28, 2022

4-year-old’s death investigation reveals ‘uninhabitable’ living conditions, parents’ drug use. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The 22-page police report that details the investigation of the death of a 4-year-old boy earlier this month reveals “uninhabitable” living conditions in the single-wide trailer where the little boy, his six siblings — including an infant — and their parents lived on…

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Walkerville man dies after being hit by vehicle in Mason County.

July 27, 2022

Walkerville man dies after being hit by vehicle in Mason County. The man was standing outside his vehicle on Scottville Road after hitting a deer. EDEN TOWNSHIP, Mason County — A 44-year-old Walkerville man died after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday, July 27, shortly after 6 a.m. on South Scottville Road near Sippy Road. Elmond Edward Hamilton III was…

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10-year-old boy shot by his mother dies.

July 26, 2022

10-year-old boy shot by his mother dies. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Ethan Anewishki, 10, who was shot in the head by his mother Melissa Anewishki Monday, July 25, before turning the gun on herself has been declared dead, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Melissa Anewishki, 38, shot her son before killing herself shortly after 6:30 a.m. Monday at a residence…

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‘Bleak outlook’ for 10-year-old boy shot by his mom.

July 26, 2022

‘Bleak outlook’ for 10-year-old boy shot by his mom. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 10-year-old boy shot in the head by his mother Monday before turning the gun on herself is on life support with a “bleak outlook,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The 38-year-old woman shot her son before killing herself, July 25, shortly after 6:30 a.m. at a…

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Draper challenges Morse for 2nd District.

July 26, 2022

Draper challenges Morse for 2nd District. HART — Incumbent Phil Morse is challenged by Joshua Draper for the second district on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 2. Both candidates are Republicans. The second district includes Ferry and Shelby townships. OCP sent the candidates questionnaires, and the following are their responses: Phil Morse, 43,…

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