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Sheriff’s report, published May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, May 8, 2026: 10 a.m., water emergency, a fisherman on the pier reported a body in the water, Pentwater south pier, Village of Pentwater. Emergency personnel recovered a feed sack floating…

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Helicopter inspections of power lines set for June 12-17

May 19, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY – ITC will conduct aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment in Michigan from May 27-June 30, weather permitting.  In Oceana County, the inspections are slated for June 12-17. “The helicopters will be flying lower than usual near the transmission lines during these inspections, which is no cause for concern for area residents,” states a…

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Poppin’ in Pentwater

May 19, 2026

Story and photos by Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Each year, the Pentwater Service Club donates $20,000 to various Pentwater-related causes by selling caramel corn, popcorn, brats and soft drinks.   On a recent Monday, members were hard at work popping corn in the commercial kitchen of the Centenary United Methodist Church in order to restock several area grocery shelves.…

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Queen candidates receive hands-on asparagus lesson

May 19, 2026

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Candidates for the National Asparagus Festival queen title recently received a lesson about asparagus during a tour of the West Michigan Research Station.  Under the guidance of Justin Adams, the women learned about the local asparagus industry; what growing conditions make a good crop; how imported asparagus is affecting the US asparagus industry; and the various types…

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Sheriff’s office unveils new patrol boat

May 18, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office unveiled its new patrol boat with a dedication ceremony Monday, May 18, at the Silver Lake State Park Campground boat launch just as the busy summer boating season begins. The United States Department of Agriculture provided a $50,000 grant to help purchase the 21-foot $250,000 vessel, which…

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