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News alert: man pinned between tractor and tree

July 12, 2023

News alert: man pinned between tractor and tree WEARE TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel were dispatched to an area in the 2200 block of West Monroe Road for a man on a tractor who was stuck beneath a tree Wednesday, July 12, around 9:45 a.m., according to 911 caller information to Central Dispatch.

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Popping corn to perfection in Pentwater

July 10, 2023

Popping corn to perfection in Pentwater By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — About 14 times a year, teams of Pentwater Service Club members gather in the United Methodist Church’s commercial kitchen to pop about 200 bags of caramel-coated popcorn that it sells to raise funds the club donates to various local causes. And on July 5, a team of…

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Weekend police news, July 10, 2023

July 10, 2023

Weekend police news, July 10, 2023 The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, July 7, 2023: 11:25 a.m., breaking and entering, under investigation, 8400 block of South Robinhood Drive, Grant Township. 8:17 p.m., a 58-year-old Hart woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated, North 120th Avenue, Elbridge Township. 11:49 p.m., a 39-year-old Shelby man was…

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Suspect fights with police, rips deputy’s uniform sleeve

July 10, 2023

Suspect fights with police, rips deputy’s uniform sleeve SHELBY — A 35-year-old Shelby man was arrested on charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, malicious destruction of police property, bond violation and trespassing Sunday, July 9, around 8:30 p.m. at the Wesco convenience store, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “Deputies were dispatched to the scene of an unwanted person,” said Sheriff…

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Calling all princesses and super heroes

July 7, 2023

Calling all princesses and super heroes NEW ERA — Everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite princess or super hero costume to the New Era Farmer’s Market Tuesday, July 11. The market runs from 4-7 p.m. There will be a judged costume parade with prizes for the two best kid costumes and two best adult costumes. Kid’s Club will meet…

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