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Probate judge candidate forum set for July 11 

July 1, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — The three candidates vying for the position of Oceana County’s next probate judge will participate in a forum at the West Michigan Research Station Thursday, July 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m.  This event aims to provide Oceana County residents the opportunity to hear from candidates (listed alphabetically) Eric Fox, Ryan Good and Anna Rapa. The Q&A session…

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Two suspects arrested following hours-long standoff

July 1, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Two male suspects were arrested shortly before 8 a.m. Monday, July 1, following an hours-long standoff with police. “We just made two arrests from an incident that started earlier,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast in a phone interview from the scene at Fourth and Maple streets. “Earlier in the morning, there had…

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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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