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Man faces prison term for CSC, breaking and entering

February 27, 2023

Man faces prison term for CSC, breaking and entering By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 20-year-old Branch man pleaded “no contest” to third-degree criminal sexual conduct and breaking and entering a building with intent Monday, Feb. 27, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court. Jacob Bengermaine Casanova-Gleason faces a prison term of two and a half to 30 years, said…

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Motorcyclist leads police on high-speed chase

February 27, 2023

Motorcyclist leads police on high-speed chase The suspect reportedly reached a speed of 110 mph FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old Mears man who allegedly led police on a brief car chase Feb. 18 fled from sheriff’s deputies again Friday, Feb. 24, but this time he was riding a motorcycle, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Deputies conducted a parole…

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News alert: freezing rain knocks down power lines

February 27, 2023

News alert: freezing rain knocks down power lines Mason-Oceana 911 is receiving calls of power lines down in Oceana County Monday, Feb. 27, due to freezing rain. The following were reported: Noon, Polk Road and 136th Avenue in Elbridge Township — tree on power lines causing sparking. Noon, 148th Avenue and Johnson Road in Ferry Township. 12:20 p.m., Wilke Road…

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Traffic alert: garbage truck tips over on icy roads

February 27, 2023

Traffic alert: garbage truck tips over on icy roads BENONA TOWNSHIP — A garbage truck tipped over on its side in the icy road conditions Monday morning, Feb. 27, on West Grant Road near 24th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Emergency crews were working to upright the truck, and motorists are advised to avoid the area. *Please…

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Traffic alert: rollover crash on US 31

February 27, 2023

Traffic alert: rollover crash on US 31 HART TOWNSHIP — Report of a vehicle rollover crash on southbound US 31 near the Hart rest area Monday, Feb. 27, shortly before 10 a.m. Mason-Oceana 911 received a call of a passenger vehicle flipped over in the median.

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