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Grandpa who drove drunk with grandkid in car sentenced to prison.

June 14, 2021

  Grandpa who drove drunk with grandkid in car sentenced to prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 55-year-old Warren, Michigan man was sentenced to 15 months to 20 years in prison in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 14, for third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). Steven Wayne Wunsche, of 13620 Grey Ave., testified before Judge Robert D.…

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Lane closures on northbound US 31 begin Monday.

June 13, 2021

Lane closures on northbound US 31 begin Monday. PENTWATER — Lane closures for bridge work will be in effect this Monday, June 14, through Thursday, June 17, on northbound US 31 over the north branch of the Pentwater River, according to Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative John Richard. The lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4…

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VanSingel introduces legislation to allow drag racing at the dunes.

June 9, 2021

VanSingel introduces legislation to allow drag racing at the dunes. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — After hearing from many opponents to the recent drag racing ban at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, State Rep. Scott VanSingel said he has introduced legislation to allow drag racing on the dunes. “The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently made a decision to prohibit drag racing…

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Golden Township nixes proposal to allow ORVs on roads.

June 9, 2021

Golden Township nixes proposal to allow ORVs on roads. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MEARS — After hearing many residents voice their opposition to a proposal to allow off-road vehicles on township roads, the Golden Township Board voted unanimously to scrap the plan Tuesday evening, June 8. Approximately 60 residents attended the regular meeting in the township hall meeting room, which…

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Several tools stolen in break-in, police seeking info.

June 9, 2021

Several tools stolen in break-in, police seeking info. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in involving the theft of several tools and lawn care items that was reported Tuesday afternoon, June 8, in the 4900 block of South 184th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Items stolen include: a 3-foot pipe wrench, a…

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