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State tackles tainted drinking water problem in Rothbury.

December 10, 2020

State tackles tainted drinking water problem in Rothbury. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — PFAS contamination in private drinking water wells was found in the Greenlawn Mobile Home Court Park, at 2725 E. Forrest St., and more homes and businesses will be sampled in the surrounding area, according to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) —…

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Gene Kokx receives Master Farmer Award.

December 9, 2020

Gene Kokx receives Master Farmer Award. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. HART — Gene Kokx of Eugene Kokx and Sons Farms has been named recipient of the 2020 Master Farmer Award by the Michigan Vegetable Council. Watch video here This award is presented annually to an…

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Grand Rapids couple arrested for meth possession.

December 9, 2020

Grand Rapids couple arrested for meth possession. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Grand Rapids man and a 25-year-old Grand Rapids woman were arrested for methamphetamine possession by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 11:30 a.m. on Main Street near Foster Street, according to Sgt. Dan Thomas. They were lodged in the Oceana County Jail.…

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Police news, Dec. 8, 2020:

December 8, 2020

Police news, Dec. 8, 2020: The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020: – Midnight, (Michigan State Police), a 22-year-old New Era man was cited for open intoxicants, Oceana Drive and Tonawanda Trail, Grant Township. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020: – 1:30 a.m., (MSP), a 25-year-old Brighton, Michigan man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI),…

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Suspect at jail hospitalized after inserting suspected meth into body.

December 8, 2020

Suspect at jail hospitalized after inserting suspected meth into body. HART — A 30-year-old New York City man arrested on an outstanding warrant issued in New York State was taken to Mercy Health Muskegon for detox Monday, Dec. 7, after having symptoms of being “highly under the influence” at the Oceana County Jail, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The…

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