OCEANA COUNTY — Most of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Monday, June 9. The National Weather Service issued the watch at 3:10 p.m. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms could be severe with damaging winds and hail. ______________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Four batteries valued at $400 and three gas tanks valued at $150 were stolen off an asparagus picker on North 168th Avenue near Tyler Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The larceny theft was reported Tuesday, June 3, at 8:33 a.m. The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — Several power tools valued at $20,000 were stolen during a breaking and entering in the 7000 block of West Weaver Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The break-in was reported Monday, June 2, at 9:22 a.m. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office at 231-873-2121. The police…
HART — Shelby Purdy was selected as the 2025 Asparagus Queen, and Haley Walsworth was chosen as the Runner Up Saturday, June 7. Shelby and Haley will be crowned Friday evening, June 13, during a free concert at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. Five semifinalists, who were narrowed down from a field of 11 applicants, ran for the National Asparagus Festival…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Artillery mortars from the former US Army training base, Camp Claybanks, were discovered in a culvert underneath a resident’s driveway Thursday, June 5. The mortars, which are being turned over to the National Guard for disposal, were found in the 7300 block of South Scenic Drive. “There was an old Army base…
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