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 ‘Mayday’ call for sinking vessel was a prank

June 28, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A ’Mayday call’ of a sinking boat on Lake Michigan late Monday night, June 24, that sent rescuers into dangerous waters was a prank, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. After receiving the “Mayday” call, emergency crews searched Lake Michigan between the Little Sable Point Lighthouse and Pentwater looking for a watercraft…

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No criminal charges to be filed against driver in deadly sand drag crash

June 28, 2024

‘All activities come with risks. By participating in or spectating at events, certain risks are assumed.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon announced Friday, June 28, that no criminal charges will be filed against the 64-year-old man who was driving the Jeep CJ that veered out of control while racing at the Silver…

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Teacher’s death deemed suicide 

June 28, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The death of 33-year-old teacher Juan Carlos Lozano of New Era has been determined to be a suicide, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “It’s been deemed on his death certificate and through our investigation as self-inflicted,” said Sheriff Mast. “We have no evidence to the contrary.” The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office initially…

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Award-winning singer S.G. Wood to perform at New Era Farmers’ Market July 9

June 28, 2024

NEW ERA — Award-winning singer/songwriter S.G. Wood will perform Tuesday, July 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the New Era Farmers’ Market located at 1820 Ray Ave. Wood, originally from Detroit and now living in Tampa, Florida, has a new album coming out early next year. “His music is an Americana mix of folk, country, rock and bluegrass, served up on…

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Expect lane closures on northbound US 31 at Pentwater River

June 28, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for bridge work are in effect Friday, June 28, until 4 p.m. on northbound US 31 over the Pentwater River, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. __________________ Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.  The easiest way is to sign up for…

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