
News alert: Pole barn fire near Rothbury. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Fire crews responded to a pole barn fire at 1431 W. Winston Rd. Thursday, Oct. 27, at 3:25 p.m. Command on scene reported the fire was “knocked down” minutes after the call was dispatched.

Intruder(s) attempt to enter safe during break-in. WEARE TOWNSHIP — An intruder or intruders attempted to access a safe during a breaking and entering to a residence Monday, Oct. 24, in the 2300 block of West Madison Road, according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “The homeowner was gone from the residence from about 9 to…

Police looking for truck involved in catalytic converter theft. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the theft of a catalytic converter that occurred Tuesday, Oct. 25, shortly before 2 p.m., on West Baseline Road, according to Lt. Shane Hasty. “The person watching the house caught the person in the act of cutting it off…

Shelby woman dies in US 10-31 crash AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Kathy Ann Owens, 70, of Shelby died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, as a result of a vehicle crash on US 10-31 in Mason County. Owens was the driver of a 2013 Ford Fusion, which had been eastbound on US 10-31 when she attempted to make a left turn…

First Responder Appreciation Breakfast set for Friday. HART — First Baptist Church of Hart is hosting a First Responder Appreciation Breakfast for all Oceana County first responders Friday, Oct. 28, from 7:30-9 a.m. “We welcome those who are willing to sacrificially serve our community to stop in; grab a bite to eat and a cup of coffee; and allow us…