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Truck rollover crash on US 31 near Shelby

February 22, 2023

Truck rollover crash on US 31 near Shelby SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were sent to a truck rollover crash on northbound US 31 north of Buchanan Road Wednesday, Feb. 22, around 12:45 p.m., according to dispatch information from Mason-Oceana 911. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured in the crash.

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023

February 21, 2023

Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Montague Area Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools West Shore Educational Service…

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Mears man leads deputies on short car chase before arrest

February 21, 2023

Mears man leads deputies on short car chase before arrest GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Mears man was arrested for fleeing and eluding and driving without a license following a brief car chase on North 56th Avenue near Seventh Street Saturday, Feb. 18, shortly before 10 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A parole violation charge is also being…

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Sheriff’s office investigates Silver Lake area break-ins

February 21, 2023

Sheriff’s office investigates Silver Lake area break-ins GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s detectives and deputies are investigating break-ins of two residences in the Silver Lake area. The first breaking and entering was reported Friday, Feb. 17, at 9 p.m. at a summer rental property in the 4600 block of North Ridge Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.…

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Pirate Quiz Bowl squad wins WMC Rivers Division championship

February 20, 2023

Pirate Quiz Bowl squad wins WMC Rivers Division championship Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  The Hart High School Quiz Bowl Team won the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division championship, qualifying for the state Quiz Bowl Finals in April. “On Wednesday Feb. 15, the Hart Varsity Quiz Bowl Team traveled to…

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