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Father in child fentanyl death case pleads ‘no contest’ to manslaughter

February 13, 2023

Father in child fentanyl death case pleads ‘no contest’ to manslaughter By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The father of a 4-year-old boy who died from ingesting fentanyl in a Grant Township home last July pleaded “no contest” to involuntary manslaughter — homicide in 51st Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 13. Jacob Scott Schutter, 32, and Jodi Michelle Neino, 29, are…

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K-9 leads police to fleeing suspect

February 13, 2023

K-9 leads police to fleeing suspect By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HESPERIA — Oceana County Sheriff’s K-9 Lazarus took a bite out of crime when he tracked down a suspect who fled on foot after ditching a stolen car Monday, Feb. 13, around 3 a.m. The suspect, who is a 34-year-old Walkerville man, reportedly fled from an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy…

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Watch for road work on US 31 near Pentwater

February 13, 2023

Watch for road work on US 31 near Pentwater WEARE TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work are in effect on northbound US 31 from Monroe Road (Exit 154) to the north branch of the Pentwater River Monday, Feb. 13, through Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 3 p.m., according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Please consider helping to fund local…

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Walkerville Schools closed Monday

February 12, 2023

Walkerville Schools closed Monday WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools will be closed on Monday due to illness and staff shortage.

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Obituary: Christopher Eisenlohr, 56, of Pentwater

February 12, 2023

Obituary: Christopher Eisenlohr, 56, of Pentwater Christopher Scott Eisenlohr, 56, passed away February 7, 2023, at his home in Pentwater. He was born March 9, 1966, in Grand Rapids, the son of Chester and Linda (Blamer) Eisenlohr. Chris worked as a residential contractor with his good friend Aaron Boyko. In 1995, Chris married Michelle Hofmann and had two children, Raine…

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