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ATV rider injured in dune crash

August 18, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Flint man was transported to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital by Life EMS Saturday, Aug. 15, at approximately 11 a.m. following a single-vehicle crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. The man was operating a 2021 Polaris Sportsman in the ORV scramble area when he “encountered bumps on the backside of Test Hill,” losing control of…

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Dirt bike crashes into Jeep at dunes, sending rider through window

August 18, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Marion, Ind. man was transported to an area hospital by Life EMS Saturday, Aug. 15, around 7:30 p.m. after the 2023 Yamaha YZ250 dirt bike he was riding crashed through the rear passenger window of a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee,…

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U-turn attempt leads to rollover crash

August 18, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A U-turn attempt on Fox Road near Wilson Road led to a rollover crash Monday, Aug. 10, at 10:40 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office traffic crash report. A 59-year-old Trenton, Mich. man was driving a 2023 Ford Bronco when…

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Ferry family displaced from home following fire

August 18, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor FERRY TOWNSHIP — A house fire at 2241 E. Ferry St. resulted in a family of five being displaced from their home Monday evening, Aug.…

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‘Cram the Cruiser’ with school supplies

August 18, 2026

SHELBY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is helping Shelby Public Schools’ students, staff and teachers by hosting a “Cram the Cruiser” event before the start of new school year.…

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Jail property destruction, officer assaults top police news

August 18, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Aug.…

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Harmful algae bloom confirmed at Bass Lake in Mason County

August 18, 2026

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — District Health Department No. 10 and state environmental officials have confirmed a harmful algae bloom at Bass Lake in Mason County. The bloom was confirmed…

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Recent death: Laura May Sobode, 67, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Hart

August 18, 2026

  Laura May Sobode, 67, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Hart, died on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas.  She was born…

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Employment: Adult Probation Officer, Oceana County

August 18, 2026

The County of Oceana is accepting applications for an Adult Probation Officer.  Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website…

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Sheriff’s office opts out of Flock camera trial

August 17, 2026

HART — Due to negative feedback, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office announced it is opting out of using the Flock cameras that were recently installed around the county as part…

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PHOTO GALLERY: Pentwater Homecoming Parade 2026

August 15, 2026

PENTWATER — The 96th Annual Pentwater Homecoming Parade drew a large and enthusiastic crowd Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor _________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage…

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Traffic alert: semi trailer fire on US 31

August 14, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to southbound US 31 near mile marker 145 for a semi trailer that caught fire Friday, Aug. 14, at 10:49 a.m.,…

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Disaster relief loans available following April flooding

August 14, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — Heavy rainfall led to historic flooding last April, causing damage and compromising structures in Oceana County and in several other Michigan communities. In response to a Presidential…

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Floating works of art to be on display in Pentwater Aug. 22

August 14, 2026

Story and photos by Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — The Pentwater Yacht Club will host the 29th Annual Wooden and Classic Boat Show and Parade Saturday, Aug. 22 from…

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DAR Michigan Dunes Chapter meeting set for Saturday

August 14, 2026

PENTWATER — The DAR Michigan Dunes Chapter meeting is set for Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Pentwater Public School, beginning at 2 p.m. before the Pentwater Homecoming Parade. The program…

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set for Saturday

August 14, 2026

HART — Now is the time to clean out your basement, garage, or barn and look for old, unusable, or mystery products that require safe disposal.  The Oceana County Household…

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West Shore Bank contributes $10,000 to Oceana Community Foundation capital campaign

August 13, 2026

HART — West Shore Bank has contributed $10,000 to the Community Foundation for Oceana County’s Founders Circle Capital Campaign. The campaign is supporting the renovation of a historic building in…

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Shelby Fruit Festival set for Saturday

August 13, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Fruit Festival is set for Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Shelby Township Community Park, at 4101 Buchanan Rd. The festival…

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Hart Community Performing Arts Series announces ’26-27 concert lineup

August 13, 2026

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Association announced the artists who will perform during the upcoming 2026-2027 season of the Hart Community Performing Arts Series.  Over the past 26…

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Obituary: Janis Joy “Jan” Prather, 81, of Mears

August 13, 2026

Janis Joy “Jan” Prather of Mears, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026, following a long illness. She was born on April…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Aug. 12, 2026

August 12, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: John Perry Harford V, 33, pleaded guilty June 1 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced Aug. 10…

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