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Parents of Mears man murdered in 2019 fight for justice.

August 17, 2021

Parents of Mears man murdered in 2019 fight for justice. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MEARS — Denita and William Buchanan were devastated when they received the news that their only son, William Craig Buchanan, 32, was murdered in 2019, and the heartbreak only intensified in September of 2020 when they were informed that the charges against the man accused of…

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Pentwater police seek public’s help identifying shoplifting suspects.

August 17, 2021

Pentwater police seek public’s help identifying shoplifting suspects. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two female suspects accused of shoplifting Thursday, Aug. 12, between 6 and 7 p.m. in downtown Pentwater. Anyone with information about the incident or the subjects’ identities is asked to contact the Pentwater Police Department at 231-869-8301 or…

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DHD#10 offering 3rd COVID-19 vaccine doses for some immunocompromised.

August 17, 2021
DHD#10 offering 3rd COVID-19 vaccine doses for some immunocompromised.

DHD#10 offering 3rd COVID-19 vaccine doses for some immunocompromised. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), voted Friday, Aug. 13, to endorse a third dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for select groups considered moderately or severely immunocompromised.  As a result, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is now scheduling appointments for third doses of the Pfizer (12 +)…

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News alert: Vehicle crash on Marshville Dam Road.

August 16, 2021

News alert: Vehicle crash on Marshville Dam Road. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash on Marshville Dam Road in front of the Marshville Dam County Park Monday, Aug. 16, shortly before 6 p.m.

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Youth Advisory Council to award $3,800 in grants to teachers.

August 16, 2021

Youth Advisory Council to award $3,800 in grants to teachers. PENTWATER – As students, teachers, and school administrators prepare for the back-to-school transition, the Community Foundation for Oceana County’s Youth Advisory Council is preparing to award $3,800 in teacher mini grants. The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) brings high school students from throughout the county together to provide grants to programs…

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