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Chainsaw, lawnmower stolen.

May 19, 2020

Chainsaw, lawnmower stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime WEARE TOWNSHIP — A Craftsman chainsaw valued at $400 and a Yard-Man push mower valued at $300 were stolen from the 2100 block of West Monroe Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The theft was reported Monday, May 18, shortly before 3 p.m. If anyone has information about the theft, they are asked to…

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Monroe Road expected to re-open Tuesday afternoon.

May 19, 2020

Monroe Road expected to re-open Tuesday afternoon. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Monroe Road (Business Route US 31) near Longbridge Road was closed to traffic Monday evening, May 18, due to flooding, but it is expected re-open later Tuesday afternoon, May 19. High water levels on Pentwater River and Pentwater Lake coupled with recent heavy rains caused water to…

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Vietnam wall visit postponed to 2021.

May 19, 2020

Vietnam wall visit postponed to 2021. HART — A Vietnam traveling memorial wall that was scheduled to make a stop at the Oceana County Fairgrounds this summer has been postponed to next summer. Event organizers posted the following statement on Facebook Monday, May 18: “Good Afternoon, everyone, due to current events we have had to reschedule the wall event. The…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings, May 18, 2020.

May 18, 2020

27th Circuit Court sentencings, May 18, 2020. HART — The following were sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, May 18: – Leon Jon Stanek, 50, of 2349 S. 118th Ave., Shelby, was found guilty March 23 of controlled substance less than 25 grams and was sentenced to 11 months in jail; driver’s license suspended one year/restricted after 60 days; and…

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Several assaults over the weekend.

May 18, 2020

Several assaults over the weekend. Local police responded to several assaults over the weekend. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, May 14, 2020: – 8:43 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 40-year-old Mears man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), South 192nd Avenue, Greenwood Township. Friday, May 15, 2020: – 12:49 a.m,. (Michigan State…

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