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Bear spotted in Pentwater.

June 13, 2017

Bear spotted in Pentwater. #OceanaCountyNews PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department posted on its Facebook page Tuesday afternoon, June 13, that there is a black bear in the village. “Pentwater Police have received reports of a black bear traveling between Second Street and Monroe Road. The bear was traveling south when last seen. If you see the bear, DO NOT…

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Possible lightning strike ignites, destroys boat.

June 13, 2017

Possible lightning strike ignites, destroys boat. #OceanaCountyNews #StonyLake By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — An 18-foot Lund fishing boat that was on a boat lift was destroyed by fire caused by a possible lightning strike, Tuesday morning, June 13, on the north side of Stony Lake. A strong thunderstorm rolled through the area Tuesday morning, and witnesses said they…

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78th District Court arraignments.

June 9, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: – Kenneth Alan Thomas, 36, of 7990 White Rd., Hesperia, was arrested May 29 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of tampering with an electronic monitoring device. Preliminary exam: June 19 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash.…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

June 9, 2017

27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Jessica Lyne Bush, 30, of 2725 Forrest St., Lot 16, Rothbury, was found guilty April 24 of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced June 5 to serve 90 days up front of six-month discretionary jail term with credit for two…

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Asparagus workers victims of car break-ins.

June 9, 2017

Asparagus workers victims of car break-ins. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several larcenies from vehicles that belong to farm employees who are picking asparagus, stated Lt. Shane Hasty. “While those employees are at the far end of the field, the suspect(s) approach the vehicles and go through their belongings, taking money. We are looking for…

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