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Man, 69, hit by boom when sailboat capsizes.

August 16, 2021

Man, 69, hit by boom when sailboat capsizes. PENTWATER — A 69-year-old Pentwater man was hit in the head by the boom — which is the pole along the bottom of the sail — Sunday, Aug. 15, shortly before noon when the Hobie Cat Catamaran he was sailing capsized in Lake Michigan about a half mile from the pier heads,…

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New Era farmer’s market will have a carnival Aug. 24.

August 16, 2021

New Era farmer’s market will have a carnival Aug. 24. NEW ERA — The New Era Farmer’s Market will offer an extra level of fun Tuesday, Aug. 24, with a carnival from from 4-7 p.m. The New Era Farmer’s market kids program will feature story time with Read Early Read Often. Early Headstart will be on hand with information about…

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News alert: Capsized sailboat near Pentwater pier.

August 15, 2021

News alert: Capsized sailboat near Pentwater pier. PENTWATER — Emergency crews were dispatched to a water emergency near the Pentwater pier Sunday, Aug. 15, shortly before noon. It was reported that a sailboat capsized, and a male subject suffered a head injury.

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Homecoming happiness in Pentwater.

August 15, 2021

Homecoming happiness in Pentwater. PENTWATER — There were plenty of smiles and lots of laughter during the Pentwater Homecoming Parade Saturday, Aug. 14. This was the 91st year of the event, which is the community’s biggest summer celebration. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor.              

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MSP news, Aug. 13, 2021.

August 13, 2021

MSP news, Aug. 13, 2021. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021: 7:58 p.m., a 42-year-old Lansing man was arrested for methamphetamine possession, driving while license suspended (DWLS) and operating without insurance, Skeels Road near 160th Avenue, Otto Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Wednesday,…

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