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Enormous lakeshore fire still smoldering.

August 4, 2020

Enormous lakeshore fire still smoldering. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — The scene of a massive fire that leveled a three-story home along the Lake Michigan shoreline Monday, Aug. 3, continues to smolder, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White Tuesday morning, Aug. 4. Related story here Because the fire is not entirely extinguished, it cannot be investigated. So, the…

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Lakeshore mansion leveled by massive fire.

August 3, 2020

Lakeshore mansion leveled by massive fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Multiple Oceana County fire departments battled a massive fire on the Lake Michigan shoreline Monday afternoon, Aug. 3. An over 4,000-square foot mansion was destroyed, and adjacent homes sustained damage, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. No one was injured. The fire began in the garage, which…

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2 men injured in Lake Tahoe shooting.

August 3, 2020

2 men injured in Lake Tahoe shooting. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident in which two young men were injured Sunday, Aug. 2, at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Oneida Trail of the Lake Tahoe subdivision. The suspect in the case is claiming self defense. Deputies were dispatched to Mercy…

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Assault investigations top MSP activity.

August 3, 2020

Assault investigations top MSP activity. The following is activity In Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, over the weekend: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020: – 1:47 a.m., domestic assault, under investigation, 5400 block of Ridge Road, Pentwater Township. Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020: – 1:33 a.m., assault, under investigation, 3900 block of Orchard Drive, Hart Township. – 9:55 a.m.,…

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Harrison Road closed for bridge replacement.

August 3, 2020

Harrison Road closed for bridge replacement. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Harrison Road between 166th and 168th avenues is closed for the next few days to replace the failed bridge west of the Village of Walkerville, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up. Please consider helping fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press…

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