Man, 69, hit by boom when sailboat capsizes. PENTWATER — A 69-year-old Pentwater man was hit in the head by the boom — which is the pole along the bottom of the sail — Sunday, Aug. 15, shortly before noon when the Hobie Cat Catamaran he was sailing capsized in Lake Michigan about a half mile from the pier heads,…
New Era farmer’s market will have a carnival Aug. 24. NEW ERA — The New Era Farmer’s Market will offer an extra level of fun Tuesday, Aug. 24, with a carnival from from 4-7 p.m. The New Era Farmer’s market kids program will feature story time with Read Early Read Often. Early Headstart will be on hand with information about…
News alert: Capsized sailboat near Pentwater pier. PENTWATER — Emergency crews were dispatched to a water emergency near the Pentwater pier Sunday, Aug. 15, shortly before noon. It was reported that a sailboat capsized, and a male subject suffered a head injury.
Homecoming happiness in Pentwater. PENTWATER — There were plenty of smiles and lots of laughter during the Pentwater Homecoming Parade Saturday, Aug. 14. This was the 91st year of the event, which is the community’s biggest summer celebration. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor.
Driver cited in 3-vehicle crash. HART TOWNSHIP — A driver involved in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Polk Road and 72nd Avenue Wednesday, Aug. 11, around 1:30 p.m. was cited for “failing to stop in an assured, clear distance,” according to Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. One person was treated at the scene for airbag pain, but no…
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