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News alert: Rollover crash at dunes

October 17, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes for a Side by Side rollover crash Thursday, Oct. 17, around 6:15 p.m. It was reported that a pregnant woman “flipped over” a Side by Side behind Test Hill.

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HPD news, published Oct. 17, 2024

October 17, 2024

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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024: 3:37 a.m. , disturbance, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 7:10 a.m.,…

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Muskegon man thrown from SUV in US 31 crash

October 17, 2024

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Muskegon man was ejected from the silver 2011 Cadillac SRX he was driving Monday, Oct. 14, shortly before 5 p.m. on southbound US 31 near the Rothbury rest area, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report released Thursday,…

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Hurricane heroes

October 16, 2024

Shelby family swooping in to help hurricane victims By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — As those of us in west Michigan watched in horror the damage, injuries and deaths…

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Obituary: Janice Ann (Anderson) Shingler, 64, of New Era

October 16, 2024

Janice Ann (Anderson) Shingler, 64, of New Era, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, October 14, 2024. Janice was Carson and Pauline (Vokes) Anderson’s first…

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Obituary: Roger Lewis Simkins, 79, of Hart

October 16, 2024

Roger Lewis Simkins, 79, of Hart, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024. He was born June 13, 1945, in Saginaw. Roger enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was…

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Employment: Dental Hygienist

October 16, 2024

Employment: Dental Hygienist Dental hygienist needed, $40 per hour. Work available up to four days per week, flexible schedule. Benefit package available. Contact Simone Family Dental at 231-757-4411 for further…

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HPD news, published Oct. 15, 2024

October 15, 2024

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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 3,…

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Walkerville Student Council hosts Haunted Hallways Oct. 26

October 15, 2024

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  WALKERVILLE — Roam the hallways of Walkerville Public Schools the…

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Use caution near workers painting lines on roads

October 15, 2024

OCEANA COUNTY — The Oceana County Road Commission announced that its contractor will have workers painting lines on the roads Tuesday, Oct. 15. They plan on being in Pentwater, Colfax,…

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News alert: Crash on southbound US 31 near Rothbury

October 14, 2024

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash causing injuries on southbound US 31 near the Rothbury rest area Monday, Oct. 14, shortly before 5 p.m. The freeway…

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Irma Hinojosa promotes Hispanic heritage by example

October 14, 2024

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Over…

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Wren Road closed for maintenance

October 14, 2024

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Wren Road from 56th to 64th avenues will be closed daily until further notice for maintenance beginning Monday, Oct. 14, according to the Oceana County Road Commission.…

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Police news, published Oct. 14, 2024

October 14, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024:…

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Obituary: Kenneth John Compton, 74, of Hart

October 14, 2024

Kenneth John Compton, 74, of Hart, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born April 8, 1950, in Flint, the son of Mick and Jeannie (Laird) Compton. Ken met…

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Recent death: Maxine Mae Blankenship, 96, of Hart

October 14, 2024

Maxine Mae Blankenship, 96, of Hart, died on Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born May 27, 1928, the daughter of Evo and Theresa (Aerts) Greiner. Maxine will be laid…

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Recent death: Marsha Louise Mahynski, 75, of Hart

October 13, 2024

Marsha Louise Mahynski, 75, of Hart, died on Saturday, October 12, 2024. A full obituary will be posted soon. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 1 a.m., Friday,…

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Pirate royalty

October 12, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Alex Hicks and Lexie Nienhuis were crowned Hart High School Homecoming King and…

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