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Pentwater man arrested for drunk driving after hit-and-run crash.

May 16, 2017

Pentwater man arrested for drunk driving after hit-and-run crash. #OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for operating while intoxicated and may also face a charge of leaving the scene of an accident following a single-vehicle hit-and-run crash in the 6000 block of Longbridge Road Monday, May 15, at 6:36 p.m., according Michigan State Police Sgt.…

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Texas man found guilty of cocaine distribution in federal court.

May 15, 2017

Texas man found guilty of cocaine distribution in federal court. GRAND RAPIDS — A Texas man was recently convicted by a jury in federal court for conspiracy to distribute cocaine in and around Oceana County. Acting U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge announced today that Jaime Valente Pina, Jr., 24, of Alamo, Texas was found guilty during a jury trial. Pina, along…

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Oceana organizations receive $11,000 in People Fund grants

May 15, 2017

Oceana organizations receive $11,000 in People Fund grants Great Lakes Energy members who support the cooperative’s People Fund program made possible seven grants to four area organizations totaling $11,000. The organizations and grant amounts include: First Baptist Church of Pentwater/Pentwater Community Food Pantry: $2,000 for freezers for the food pantry. Shelby Area District Library, Shelby: $1,000 for children’s books for a…

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Man airlifted after being run over by asparagus picker.

May 15, 2017

Man airlifted after being run over by asparagus picker. #OceanaCountyNews #Walkerville By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Walkerville man was airlifted after being run over by an asparagus picker Sunday, May 14, shortly after 10 a.m. at 6163 East Tyler Road near Walkerville, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was transported by ambulance to…

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78th District Court sentencings.

May 13, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th in District Court: – Jennifer Sue Kruisenga, 34, of 60 N. State St., Shelby, was found guilty May 8 of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served; and…

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