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Oceana County man seriously injured in PM Hwy crash

August 20, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Crystal Township man was seriously injured after the vehicle he was driving collided with a semi truck and trailer Tuesday morning. Emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Pere Marquette Highway and the northbound US 31 offramp at 7:21 a.m. According to Mason County Sheriff’s Sgt. Matt Warmuskerken, the…

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Man sentenced to prison for gross indecency

August 19, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 41-year-old Holland man was sentenced to 13 months to five years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 19, for a conviction of gross indecency between a male and female. Christopher Matthew Kubacki pleaded “no contest” to the charge, July 15. Kubacki committed gross indecency involving a 10-year-old girl…

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Police news, posted Aug. 19, 2024

August 19, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Aug. 12, 2024: 5:47 p.m., larceny of a power tools, Pines Mobile Home Park, 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024: 4:38 p.m., breaking and entering, 8500 block of East Harrison Road, Leavitt Township. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024: 3:29 a.m., a 37-year-old Worth, Illinois man was arrested…

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Acoustic Oasis to perform at New Era Farmers’ Market Aug. 27

August 19, 2024

NEW ERA — Acoustic Oasis is set to perform at the next New Era Farmers’ Market Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 5 p.m. “This is a repeat performance that was well received last year and is sure to entertain,” said Market Manager Sandy Whitaker. The market’s theme is “Fun with Flowers.” Children will receive basic instruction on flower arranging and will…

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WSCC considering purchase of former Gale’s IGA building

August 18, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Mason County — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will consider the purchase of the former Gale’s IGA building, 710 S. State St., Hart, when it meets Monday, Aug. 19. “West Shore Community College has long recognized the importance of establishing a presence in Oceana County to better serve our community and…

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