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Deer Road closed.

May 6, 2019

Deer Road closed. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – The Oceana County Road Commission has closed Deer Road to traffic Monday, May 6, for shoulder work in preparation for construction. The road will be reopened this evening when work crews leave. Hallack Contracting will close the road soon for crushing/shaping in preparation for paving. Local residents can access their homes. This story is…

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Male subject suffers life-threatening injuries in paragliding crash.

May 4, 2019

Male subject suffers life-threatening injuries in paragliding crash. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP – A male subject suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday, May 4, shortly before 11 a.m. when the paraglider he was operating crashed in a field on 56th Avenue north of Stony Lake Road. The male subject, who was the lone occupant of the aircraft, was transported…

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Stun gun found at motel.

May 3, 2019

#OceanaCountyCrime Stun gun found at motel. HART – A Vipertek-brand stun gun was found by staff at the Gateway Motel on Oceana Drive Friday, May 3, shortly after 11 a.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Oceana County sheriff’s deputies seized the weapon, and the case is under investigation. No other information was immediately available. Other recent police activity in…

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Meth lab operation tops 78th District Court arraignments.

May 3, 2019

Meth lab operation tops 78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were recently arraigned in 78th District Court: Felonies Travis Michael Gale, 26, of 5178 W. Fox Rd., Mears, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of operating/maintaining a methamphetamine lab. Preliminary exam: May 13 at 3…

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Firefighters battle pole barn fire at trucking company.

May 3, 2019

Firefighters battle pole barn fire at trucking company. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP – Approximately 50 firefighters from seven departments battled a pole barn blaze at Herin Brothers, Inc., a trucking company just outside of Hesperia Friday morning, May 3. Hesperia Area Fire Department’s close proximity to the business located at 8121 E. M 20 played a significant role…

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