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15-year-old boy airlifted following dune crash.

September 7, 2021

15-year-old boy airlifted following dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 15-year-old Alto, Michigan boy was transported by Aermoed to Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids following a two-vehicle crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, Sept. 5, around 1:30 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The teen sustained injuries to his lower body — legs,…

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Hart man faces strangulation charge.

September 1, 2021

Hart man faces strangulation charge. HART — A 42-year-old Hart man was arrested by Hart police last week for a felony of assault by strangulation. Paul Michael Irey, of 608 Woodlawn Court, was arrested after police were dispatched to the scene Wednesday, Aug. 25, shortly before 10 p.m., said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. Irey was lodged in the Oceana County…

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4-H’ers’ hard work rewarded at 150th Oceana County Fair.

September 1, 2021

4-H’ers’ hard work rewarded at 150th Oceana County Fair. Large market auction sets record, beating highest year by $20,000. HART — For many, the fair is a favorite summer pastime. But for thousands of youth in Michigan, it’s more than that: it’s the best week of the year.  For the Oceana County 4-H’ers who participated in the 2021 Oceana County…

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News alert: Capsized sailboat near Pentwater pier.

September 1, 2021

News alert: Capsized sailboat near Pentwater pier. PENTWATER — Pentwater Fire Department was dispatched to a water emergency involving a sailboat that capsized approximately 300 yards from the Pentwater pier Wednesday, Sept. 1, shortly before 3:30 p.m. The person that was on the sailboat was quickly rescued and appeared unharmed.

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Former Oceana man charged with murder of infant in Ludington. 

September 1, 2021

Former Oceana man charged with murder of infant in Ludington.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A former Ludington and New Era resident has been charged with murdering an infant in the City of Ludington. Craig David Overla, 36, was recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court with three felony counts including open murder, felony murder, and first degree…

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