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Dog stolen.

September 4, 2020

UPDATE: The dog has been safely returned. Dog stolen. PENTWATER — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a female 6-month-old purebred husky that was stolen Friday, Sept. 4, from the area of 9322 North 80th Avenue. The black and white dog is named Denali. The deputy investigating the theft said a small red car with three…

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Village Cafe in Pentwater identified as possible COVID-19 exposure site.

September 3, 2020

Village Cafe in Pentwater identified as possible COVID-19 exposure site. PENTWATER – District Health Department #10 was notified that an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 was present and potentially contagious at the Village Café in Pentwater on the following days and times: Aug. 22 from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 23 from 4:30-8 p.m., Aug. 29 from noon…

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Shelby to use state funds to help families with past-due water bills.

September 3, 2020

Shelby to use state funds to help families with past-due water bills. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Michigan appropriated $25 million to help struggling families pay their water bills. The Shelby Village Council voted 5-0 during a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 3, to use a portion of those funds…

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Fruitport man arrested for meth possession, firearm in vehicle.

September 3, 2020

Fruitport man arrested for meth possession, firearm in vehicle. GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 25-year-old Fruitport man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Wednesday, Sept. 2, around 6:45 p.m. on US 31 near Winston Road on charges of methamphetamine possesion, carrying a concealed weapon — firearm in the vehicle, driving while license suspended and driving without…

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Weare Twp. supervisor election results remain the same following recount.

September 2, 2020

Weare Twp. supervisor election results remain the same following recount. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson said a recount Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, for Weare Township supervisor yielded the same results as the Aug. 4 primary election. “At the Board of Canvassers recount meeting, it was determined that the results remain the same,” said Anderson.…

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