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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 3 a.m.

August 10, 2021

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 3 a.m. OCEANA COUNTY — The US National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several Michigan counties, including Oceana County, until 3 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11. “ If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not…

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Police news, Aug. 10, 2021.

August 10, 2021

Police news, Aug. 10, 2021. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Aug. 6, 2021: 12:10 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 48-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested on a fugitive warrant and for methamphetamine possession, South 192nd Avenue, Greenwood Township. 11:47 a.m., (OCSO), vehicle crash, minor injuries reported, West Shelby Road near 36th Avenue, Benona Township.  5:06…

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Fraud involving $3,465 check under investigation.

August 10, 2021

Fraud involving $3,465 check under investigation. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud/larceny by conversion complaint received Monday, Aug. 9, shortly after noon in the 5000 block of South Water Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The offense involves a personal check totaling $3,465. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press…

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Safe containing $3,500 in cash reportedly stolen.

August 10, 2021

Safe containing $3,500 in cash reportedly stolen. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A safe containing $3,500 in cash was reportedly stolen from a vehicle parked at the carpool parking lot on M 20, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office police report. The theft was reported Sunday, Aug. 8, around 2:45 p.m. The complainant told police that the safe was stolen from…

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Man arrested for bond violation after drug test debacle.

August 10, 2021

Man arrested for bond violation after drug test debacle. HART — A 33-year-old Walkerville man was arrested for violating his bond after he allegedly attempted to falsely provide a urine sample during a court-ordered drug test at the Oceana County courthouse Monday morning, Aug. 9, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was caught using a “false appendage”…

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