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Thief/thieves steal from farm workers toiling in the fields.

August 15, 2022

Thief/thieves steal from farm workers toiling in the fields. If anyone has information about these crimes, they are asked to call the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent series of break-ins to migrant camps and vehicles in which the thief or thieves steal cash, identification cards,…

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Forward Human Trafficking Task Force to hold fundraiser barbecue. 

August 14, 2022

Forward Human Trafficking Task Force to hold fundraiser barbecue.  WEARE TOWNSHIP — Forward Human Trafficking Task Force will hold a Fundraiser BBQ on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Up North Farm Market, 3890 Monroe Road. The event will feature live music, petting zoo, raffle, silent auction, and the Up North Market beer garden. Donations will…

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Homecoming parade, fireworks still happening, so far.

August 13, 2022

Homecoming parade, fireworks still happening, so far. UPDATE: Parade start time has been moved to 5 p.m. PENTWATER — Rain is forecasted all day today. As of 10:55 a.m., the Pentwater Homecoming parade and fireworks are still scheduled to happen. The 4 p.m. parade will only be canceled in the event of thunder and lighting. A final decision will be…

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Post about serial killer is fake.

August 12, 2022

Post about serial killer is fake. A post that was circulating Friday, Aug. 12, on Facebook about a serial killer on the loose in Oceana County is fake, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. It was posted on the “Oceana CO. Resale” page by what appeared to be a fake account.  The post, which included a close-up photo of…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, Aug. 12, 2022.

August 12, 2022

51st Circuit Court sentencings, Aug. 12, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Henry Verschueren, 32, of 2149 152nd Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty of probation violation Aug. 1, 2022 and sentenced to 15 days in jail with credit for 15 days served and probation previously ordered March 5,…

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