Dollar General to open in New Era. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA — A new Dollar General store is being built on Oceana Drive near M 20, and it is tentatively slated to open during late fall of this year, according to Public Relations Representative Angela Petkovic of the Dollar General Corporation. “Dollar General is currently under construction on…
Woman escapes burning house trailer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — Melanie Thomas escaped unharmed from a burning house trailer at 7125 S. Driftwood Dr. in the Oceana Shores subdivision Wednesday, Sept. 2, around noon, but unfortunately her two dogs died in the blaze. Thomas’ fiancé Juan Martinez was in the process of the renovating their home and was on…
Domestic violence arrest tops MSP activity. #OceanCountyCrime ROTHBURY — A 70-year-old Rothbury man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for domestic violence Tuesday, Sept. 1, around 9 p.m. in the 7800 block of Apple Hill Road, according to MSP Sgt. Dan Thomas. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. The following is other recent…
Interim village administrator expected to stay on board through November. SHELBY — Bill Cousins was appointed by the Shelby Village Council to serve as interim village administrator following the resignation of Village Administrator Robert Widigan. Cousins was appointed about a month ago and is expected to stay on board until the end of November when it is anticipated the next…
Jamie II nets fishing derby grand prize with 29.55-pound king salmon. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Sportfishing Association held its 2020 Super Mini Weekend Derby, Aug. 22-23. A total of 27 boats entered the competition, and anglers enjoyed a great weekend of fishing. The winners divided up over $2,400 in awards, along with consolation prizes. Bret Almashie’s Jamie II hauled in…
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