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The Land: Asparagus packing, a new generation of farming at Oomen Bros.

June 13, 2017

  The Land: Asparagus packing, a new generation of farming at Oomen Bros. #TheLand #OceanaCountyAgriculture. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Land is a monthly series that focuses on the agriculture industry in Oceana County.  CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Oomen Bros. Inc. is a four generation 2,000-acre farm located in eastern Oceana County that farms 300 acres of asparagus. Five years ago,…

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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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