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Historical marker at lighthouse to be unveiled

August 4, 2014
Historical marker at lighthouse to be unveiled

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. MEARS — A new historical marker will be unveiled at the Little Point Sable Lighthouse near Silver Lake Wednesday at 10 a.m. The plaque is already in place at the site but remains covered until the unveiling, said Peter Manting, executive director of Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPLKA). The plaque contains historical information about…

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Kettle search heats up

August 1, 2014

SHELBY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office received a report Thursday of a stolen cast iron kettle, which is four feet in diameter and weighs close to 500 pounds. The kettle was stolen from a lawn of a residence in the 6400 block of West Shelby Road and is believed to have been taken overnight.  The kettle is valued at…

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Hansen faces challenger in Tuesday’s primary

August 1, 2014
Hansen faces challenger in Tuesday’s primary

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) is challenged in Tuesday’s primary election by Republican Nick Sundquist of Muskegon to represent Michigan Senate’s 34th District, which includes Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana counties. Here is some information about the candidates: Goeff Hansen Basic Info – Age 56, married with two grown sons and four grandchildren. – Owns Hansen Distributing;…

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Circuit Court sentencings

July 31, 2014
Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: -Rodney Jay Smith, 45, of 4181 S. 198th Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty June 9 of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL), third offense. He was sentenced July 21 to 11 months in jail with credit for 59 days served; sentence to be…

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Mason County sheriff looking for B&E suspect

July 31, 2014
Mason County sheriff looking for B&E suspect

LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Raymond Allen Anthony, 37. Allen is wanted on two felony burglary warrants out of Mason County. One of the warrants carries six counts of breaking and entering. The warrants stem from B&E cases at Marek’s Auto Parts, Alway’s Antiques and Alway’s Service Center, all in…

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