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First all-girl teen crew competes in regatta

August 21, 2014
First all-girl teen crew competes in regatta

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. PENTWATER — A lot of firsts are taking place during this week’s National Ensign Championship Regatta. It is the first time in the event’s 53-year history that Pentwater has hosted the national event, and it is the first time that a crew comprised of four teenage girls is competing. The crew of the sailboat Eugenia…

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Allegation in county treasurer’s office reported

August 20, 2014

HART — A criminal allegation in the Oceana County Treasurer’s Office is being investigated by the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office. Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon confirmed that an allegation in the treasurer’s office was made but did not specify the nature of the allegation. Bizon said he disqualified himself as prosecutor due to a conflict of interest. “It would be…

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The Wall Project. A time for healing.

August 19, 2014
The Wall Project. A time for healing.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County is about to be part of a very unique experience. Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 27 to Sunday, Aug. 31, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, also known as the Wall, will encompass City Park. The Vietnam Traveling Wall Project is being organized by Mason County Allied Veterans Council with the help of…

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Homeless couple arrested in connection to gas drive-offs

August 19, 2014
Homeless couple arrested in connection to gas drive-offs

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A homeless couple was arrested Saturday in connection with a recent spree of gas drive-offs in the area. Jose Graciano, 36, and Lindsey Clark, 26, of Muskegon were arrested by Oceana County Sheriff’s Office deputies after allegedly attempting to steal gas from Wilson’s Market, located at the corner of Polk Road and 56th…

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Bobcat struck by car near US-31, flees scene

August 19, 2014
Bobcat struck by car near US-31, flees scene

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — A bobcat that was struck by a car and injured yesterday on Polk Road near the US-31 overpass dashed away from authorities who were trying to help it. The approximate 30-pound feline that lied on the pavement for several minutes may have survived its injuries, authorities said. “We attempted to give it…

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