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Motorcyclist flees from police going 80-100 mph.

July 24, 2020

Motorcyclist flees from police going 80-100 mph. GRANT TOWNSHIP — An Oceana County sheriff’s deputy “terminated” a chase of a fleeing motorcyclist on West Roosevelt Road Wednesday evening, July 22, due to the danger of the situation, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The deputy initiated a traffic stop shortly before 8:30 p.m. because the motorcycle had no tail lights,…

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Grant Road closed.

July 23, 2020

Grant Road closed. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Grant Road between Oceana Drive and 80th Avenue is closed for culvert replacements Thursday, July 23, until 4 p.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road is closed to all traffic including emergency vehicles. Motorists must use Baker Road as a detour. Please consider helping fund local news. Mason County Press and…

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Hart man sentenced for attempted CSC.

July 22, 2020

Hart man sentenced for attempted CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old Hart man was sentenced to jail in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 21, for a conviction of attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Alexander Cole Mayse, of 8977 N. 120th Ave., pleaded guilty, May 12. Mayse was sentenced by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to…

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Minke Road closed.

July 22, 2020

Minke Road closed. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Minke Road between 128th and 136th avenues is closed for culvert replacement, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road is closed to all traffic, including emergency vehicles, Wednesday, July 22, until 4 p.m. Motorists must use Jackson Road as a detour. Please consider helping fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana…

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Half dozen injury-causing crashes at the dunes in one week.

July 21, 2020

Half dozen injury-causing crashes at the dunes in one week. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to six injury-causing vehicle crashes at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes in one week. The first one occurred Tuesday, July 14, shortly before 11 a.m. when a 62-year-old Mayville, Michigan man was driving a 2020 Can Am Maverick. He had four…

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