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Portion of Polk Road closed today.

June 20, 2019

Portion of Polk Road closed today. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – Polk Road from 136th Avenue to 144th Avenue is closed today, June 20, so the Oceana County Road Commission can replace culverts in preparation for paving. The road commission states that local residents will be able to access their homes and thanks motorists for their cooperation during this road replacement project.

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Murder case bound over to circuit court.

June 19, 2019

Murder case bound over to circuit court. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The murder case against Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township was bound over to 51st Circuit Court following a preliminary examination in 79th District Court Wednesday, June 19. Beekman is accused of murdering William Buchanan, 32, of Mears, April 16, and wounding 32-year-old Kaitlin…

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Preliminary exam against murder suspect underway. 

June 19, 2019

Preliminary exam against murder suspect underway.  #MasonCountyCrime #BeekmanCase LUDINGTON —Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of 10550 N. US 31, Free Soil Township is currently in a preliminary examination hearing in 79th District Court at Mason County Courthouse. Beekman is accused of killing William Craig Buchanan, Jr., 32, of Mears, and injuring Katlyn Buck, 32, at Beekman’s residence. MCP/OCP is in the courtroom…

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Man to undergo psych exam in meth case.

June 18, 2019

Man to undergo psych exam in meth case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 56-year-old Branch man will undergo psychiatric testing for a methamphetamine possession case pending in 27th Circuit Court. Larry James Adams, of 2945 S. Granstyn Trail, suffered a head injury after being hit with a chainsaw, said his attorney Terry Shaw Monday, June 17, during…

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Man faces deportation after jail.

June 18, 2019

Man faces deportation after jail. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 32-year-old Hart man received a lighter jail term for a methamphetamine possession conviction in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 17, because he is likely being deported to Mexico following his jail stint. Victor Ivan Rodriguez, of 3479 N. 120th Ave., was sentenced to nine months in jail…

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