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Letter to the Editor: Should Pentwater residents trust the MML?

December 4, 2023

Letter to the Editor: Should Pentwater residents trust the MML? Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Oceana County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to OCP’s…

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Police report, posted Dec. 4, 2023

December 4, 2023

Police report, posted Dec. 4, 2023 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: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023: 10:57 a.m., a 44-year-old Hesperia man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), US 31 near Polk Road, Hart Township. 11:47…

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MCP and OCP: Your LOCAL news sources

December 2, 2023

MCP and OCP: Your LOCAL news sources Mason County Press and Oceana County Press continue to be your source of free local news. We have a small, but dedicated team that believes covering the news requires not only experience in journalism but familiarity with the communities that we cover. Our full time staff consists of Editor-in-Chief and Owner Rob Alway…

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Old Newsies hit the streets

December 2, 2023

Old Newsies hit the streets By Allison Scarbrough, Editor OCEANA COUNTY — Old Newsies/Goodfellows hit the streets Saturday, Dec. 2, for the annual fundraiser that helps less fortunate children and families during Christmas. Stationed at major intersections, the Old Newsies/News Boys/Goodfellows gathered donations from passing motorists. “The 2023 Christmas season will soon be here. For 78 years, the Old Newsies…

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Man sentenced to prison for CSC

December 1, 2023

Man sentenced to prison for CSC HART — A 21-year-old man was sentenced to three to 15 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 27, for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Jahvauntay James Starks pleaded “no contest” to the charge, Oct. 16. The sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl occurred Feb. 4, 2023 in…

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