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Motorcycle stolen

August 21, 2023

Motorcycle stolen GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 2006 Yamaha YZF-600 motorcycle that was stolen from the 5100 block of West Polk Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The tan-colored crotch rocket is valued at $1,000. The theft was reported Friday, Aug. 18, around 2:30 p.m. The bike is likely in the…

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Sailboat destroyed by fire ignited by lightning strike

August 21, 2023

Sailboat destroyed by fire ignited by lightning strike PENTWATER — A small sailboat was destroyed by a fire that was ignited by a lightning strike Thursday. Aug. 17, shortly after 6:30 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Emergency crews were dispatched to a sailboat “fully-engulfed” by fire on Pentwater Lake near Chester Street during an “active thunderstorm,” said…

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Employment Opportunity: CTE IT Paraprofessional

August 21, 2023

Employment Opportunity: CTE IT Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a part-time Career Technical Education (CTE) Paraprofessional – Information Technology. High School diploma required, associate degree preferred; two years experience working in information technology. To view a complete job posting, please visit website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West…

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Man pleads to charges in drunk driving crash that killed young couple and their unborn child

August 18, 2023

Man pleads to charges in drunk driving crash that killed young couple and their unborn child David Wellington faces up to life in prison By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 29-year-old former Oceana County man faces five to 19 years minimum to a maximum of life in prison after pleading “no contest” in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Friday,…

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HPD report, posted Aug. 17, 2023

August 17, 2023

  HPD report, posted Aug. 17, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023: 9:27 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 7:45 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, Main and State streets, City of Hart. Friday, Aug. 11, 2023: 10:06 a.m., medical assist, 400 block of Lincoln Street,…

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