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COVE observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

October 3, 2017

COVE observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In observation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) has a variety of dates set aside to help create community awareness for domestic violence in Mason, Oceana and Lake counties. An “Awareness Breakfast” will be hosted in each of the three counties.  Anyone is invited to attend to learn more about…

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Ohio boy, 14, airlifted following head-on crash at the dunes.

October 2, 2017

Ohio boy, 14, airlifted following head-on crash at the dunes. #OceanaCountyNews #SilverLake GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 14-year-old Mondova, Ohio boy was airlifted by an Aero Med helicopter following a head-on crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, Oct. 1. The boy’s quad was hit head-on by another quad that was being operated by a 16-year-old boy from Saugatuck, Michigan,…

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Meth, cocaine delivery top 78th District Court arraignments.

October 2, 2017

Meth, cocaine delivery top 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Devin Joseph Kludt, 22, of 2724 Hamstrom Rd., Portage, was arrested after turning himself in to authorities Sept. 20 following an investigation by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

September 29, 2017

27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Markus Blake Gaston, 28, of 1624 Crumbley Rd., McDonough, Georgia, was found guilty July 31 of meth possession and was sentenced Sept. 25 to serve 120 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term with credit for 95…

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Fire board fires Frick as controversy flares.

September 29, 2017
Fire board fires Frick as controversy flares.

Fire board fires Frick as controversy flares. #OceanaCountyNews #WalkervilleFireandRescue By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. WALKERVILLE — After months of battling over budget issues, the Walkerville Area Joint Fire and Rescue Authority eliminated the administrator position, which was held by long-time Fire Chief Jerry Frick, with a split vote during a meeting Wednesday evening. “As of tonight September 27, the fire board…

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