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Student art show set for May 12 and 13

April 19, 2023

Student art show set for May 12 and 13 HART — The Pentwater Arts Council presents the 2023 Oceana County Student Art Show at the Oceana County Council on Aging at 4250 W. Tyler Rd. The exhibit featuring 2-D and 3-D artwork of K-12 students from Hart, Oceana Christian, Pentwater, Shelby and Walkerville schools, is open to the public Friday,…

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Woman found lying in front of sheriff’s office entrance tells deputy she wants to die

April 19, 2023

Woman found lying in front of sheriff’s office entrance tells deputy she wants to die HART — A 43-year-old Hart woman was curled up, lying in front of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office entrance Sunday, April 16, shortly before 9 p.m. When the deputy approached, the woman said she wanted to die in front of the door so it would…

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Motorcyclist flees from deputy in high-speed chase 

April 18, 2023

Motorcyclist flees from deputy in high-speed chase  ‘I was traveling 120 mph, and the bike was still pulling away from me’ CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A motorcyclist outran a sheriff’s deputy during a high-speed chase that began on North 126th Avenue near Jackson Road Sunday, April 16, around 8:40 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. While on patrol, an…

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Portions of US 31 in Mason County to close beginning next week

April 17, 2023

Portions of US 31 in Mason County to close beginning next week SUMMIT and PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIPS — US 31 resurfacing will begin next week between Meisenheimer and Chauvez roads. The project will also include the installation of new culverts at four locations along the two-mile construction zone, which will mean total highway closures. Beginning Monday, April 24, northbound US…

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Father in child fentanyl death case sentenced to prison

April 17, 2023

Father in child fentanyl death case sentenced to prison ‘The parent made choices, and for that reason, we have a child who will never see his fifth birthday.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 33-year-old Grant Township man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in connection to the July 1, 2022 fentanyl death of his 4-year-old son was sentenced to 50…

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