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Teen cited for OWI following crash.

February 16, 2021

Teen cited for OWI following crash. OTTO TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Rothbury man was cited by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for operating while intoxicated following a vehicle crash, Saturday, Feb. 13, shortly before 7 p.m. on South 116th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. No one was injured in the crash, Mast said. Please consider helping to…

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Winter adventure abounds at sports complex.

February 15, 2021

Winter adventure abounds at sports complex. Around the County is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NORTH MUSKEGON — Sometimes going “around the county” takes you “out of the county” when looking for outdoor adventure. If you’re seeking outdoor winter fun, go no further than the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex at the Muskegon State Park…

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Historical society seeks class reunion info.

February 15, 2021

Historical society seeks class reunion info. HART — The Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society would like a copy of your high school class reunion announcements, booklets and address lists to add to its files. Named photographs are also appreciated.  “We’re interested in class reunion notices from any Oceana County school,” states Betty Driscoll, historical society board member. “We are…

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Fire rips through apartment building.

February 12, 2021

Fire rips through apartment building. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A large, older model house that housed three or four apartments at 211 Wood St. sustained major damage due to a fire in the ceiling Friday afternoon, Feb. 12. No one was injured, said Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. Firefighters from Hart, Shelby-Benona, Ferry Township, Walkerville and Pentwater departments…

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78th District Court sentencings, Feb. 11, 2021.

February 11, 2021

78th District Court sentencings, Feb. 11, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Nicholas Lee Anscombe, 24, of 2501 N. Wilson Rd., Mears, was found guilty Feb. 8 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and $1,055 in fines and costs.…

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