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Teacher’s death deemed suicide 

June 28, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The death of 33-year-old teacher Juan Carlos Lozano of New Era has been determined to be a suicide, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “It’s been deemed on his death certificate and through our investigation as self-inflicted,” said Sheriff Mast. “We have no evidence to the contrary.” The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office initially…

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Award-winning singer S.G. Wood to perform at New Era Farmers’ Market July 9

June 28, 2024

NEW ERA — Award-winning singer/songwriter S.G. Wood will perform Tuesday, July 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the New Era Farmers’ Market located at 1820 Ray Ave. Wood, originally from Detroit and now living in Tampa, Florida, has a new album coming out early next year. “His music is an Americana mix of folk, country, rock and bluegrass, served up on…

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Expect lane closures on northbound US 31 at Pentwater River

June 28, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for bridge work are in effect Friday, June 28, until 4 p.m. on northbound US 31 over the Pentwater River, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. __________________ Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.  The easiest way is to sign up for…

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Police news, posted June 28, 2024

June 28, 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: Monday, June 24, 2024: 3:41 p.m., a 36-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for driving while license revoked, Riverview Drive, Newfield Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 6:08 p.m., larceny…

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Compete in entrepreneurial competition for a chance to win $5,000

June 27, 2024

Deadline is Friday, June 28, at 11:59 p.m. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Oceana County Economic Alliance, powered by The Right Place, is hosting Pitch North, which is an entrepreneurial pitch competition open to people who live in Lake, Newaygo and Oceana counties. Current or aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners are encouraged to submit their pitch for consideration through Friday, June…

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