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Dollar General to open at former Four Corners site in Walkerville.

February 8, 2022

Dollar General to open at former Four Corners site in Walkerville. Late community leader Jay Conklin, who owned the Four Corners Pizza and Ice Cream Shoppe, was a key figure in business development in Walkerville. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WALKERVILLE — A new Dollar General store will open at the site of the former Four Corners Pizza and Ice Cream…

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An opportunity to support local journalism.

February 8, 2022

An opportunity to support local journalism. Oceana County Press and Mason County Press have been serving Oceana and Mason counties with free online news since 2012. We do this through the generous support of our advertisers and also individuals who contribute financially to our service. It is my goal to never have a pay wall between the reader and the…

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Hesperia man sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for CSC.

February 7, 2022

Hesperia man sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 51-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct in 27th Circuit Court, Jan. 31, 2022. Jose Castillo, of 5551 S. 200th Ave., pleaded “no contest” to the felony charge, Nov. 15, 2021. Castillo…

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Fire department dispatched to rescue cat stuck in drainage pipe.

February 7, 2022

Fire department dispatched to rescue cat stuck in drainage pipe. ROTHBURY — Grant Township Fire Department was dispatched to the Dollar General store on Oceana Drive Monday, Feb. 7, at 4 p.m. to rescue a cat stuck in a drainage pipe at the front of the building.

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Home invader sent to prison.

February 7, 2022

Home invader sent to prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Twin Lake man was sentenced to 18 months to 15 years in prison for a conviction of second-degree home invasion in 27 Circuit Court, Jan. 31. Phillip Arthur Boyette, whose address is listed as 8879 20th St., pleaded guilty, Nov. 15. During his testimony before Judge Robert…

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