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Former Walkerville fire chief dies unexpectedly

November 20, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Former Walkerville Fire Chief Gregory “Greg” Frick, 57, died unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 18. “As the Walkerville fire chief, he worked tirelessly with fire and rescue teams, and served as an EMT, always ready to lend a hand whenever he was needed,” states Greg Frick’s obituary posted on the Harris Funeral Home website. The…

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First snowfall of the season expected tonight

November 20, 2024

OCEANA COUNTY — The first snowfall of the season is expected to begin tonight, Nov. 20, and continue on Thursday, Nov. 21, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. “Accumulating wet/slushy snow” is expected especially in inland areas from Lake Michigan and across higher terrain areas. There is the possibility of 1-4 inches, “but a low probability exists…

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‘Stuff a Blue Goose’ Dec. 13

November 19, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Help Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post help those in need by “Stuffing a Blue Goose” Friday, Dec. 13, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Ludington area Walmart at 4854 W. US 10. Troopers from the MSP Hart post will partner with the Salvation Army to collect new toys and non-perishable food items to…

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Woman arrested for assault with intent to murder

November 18, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Walkerville woman was arrested for the alleged assault of a 44-year-old Walkerville man Friday, Nov. 15, shortly after 10:30 a.m. in the 5400 block of East Deer Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The victim remains hospitalized with “extensive injuries,” said Sheriff Mast. “We are led to believe…

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Police news, published Nov. 18, 2024

November 18, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024: 9 p.m., a 52-year-old Mears man was cited for driving while license revoked, 64th Avenue near Taylor Road, Golden Township. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024: 1:26 p.m., larceny of…

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