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Grandpa who drove drunk with grandkid in car sentenced to prison.

June 14, 2021

  Grandpa who drove drunk with grandkid in car sentenced to prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 55-year-old Warren, Michigan man was sentenced to 15 months to 20 years in prison in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 14, for third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). Steven Wayne Wunsche, of 13620 Grey Ave., testified before Judge Robert D.…

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Weekend police news, June 14, 2021.

June 14, 2021

Weekend police news, June 14, 2021. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, June 11, 2021: 8:55 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 58-year-old Grand Haven man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, West Monroe Road, Weare Township. 11:25 p.m., (OCSO), a 29-year-old Hart man was arrested on a fugitive warrant and for resisting and…

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Lane closures on northbound US 31 begin Monday.

June 13, 2021

Lane closures on northbound US 31 begin Monday. PENTWATER — Lane closures for bridge work will be in effect this Monday, June 14, through Thursday, June 17, on northbound US 31 over the north branch of the Pentwater River, according to Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative John Richard. The lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4…

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VanSingel introduces legislation to allow drag racing at the dunes.

June 9, 2021

VanSingel introduces legislation to allow drag racing at the dunes. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — After hearing from many opponents to the recent drag racing ban at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, State Rep. Scott VanSingel said he has introduced legislation to allow drag racing on the dunes. “The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently made a decision to prohibit drag racing…

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Golden Township nixes proposal to allow ORVs on roads.

June 9, 2021

Golden Township nixes proposal to allow ORVs on roads. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MEARS — After hearing many residents voice their opposition to a proposal to allow off-road vehicles on township roads, the Golden Township Board voted unanimously to scrap the plan Tuesday evening, June 8. Approximately 60 residents attended the regular meeting in the township hall meeting room, which…

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