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19-year-old Grand Rapids man dies in UTV crash

October 21, 2024

COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Grand Rapids man died in a UTV (utility terrain vehicle) crash on East Madison Road near Maple Island Road in the Walkerville area Saturday, Oct. 19, shortly after noon, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “It is my unfortunate duty to advise all of you of a fatal crash that took place in Oceana…

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Man arrested after fleeing from police on stolen motorcycle

October 21, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old homeless man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after allegedly fleeing from police on a stolen motorcycle on East Fillmore Road Sunday,…

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Woman, 19, suffers possible broken leg in dune crash

October 21, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Battle Creek woman suffered a possible broken femur when the ATV she was operating at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes overturned, pinning her legs underneath it Friday, Oct. 18, shortly before 6 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office…

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7-year-old girl injured in crash when dad falls asleep at wheel

October 21, 2024

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 7-year-old Muskegon girl and her father, who is a 27-year-old Muskegon man, were injured when the van he was driving crashed into a tree Sunday, Oct.…

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News alert: Tractor fire near Hesperia

October 21, 2024

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a tractor fire in a field located near South 192nd Avenue and Loop Road Monday, Oct. 21, shortly after 3:30 p.m.

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Employment: Middle School Math Teacher

October 21, 2024

Employment: Middle School Math Teacher Mason County Central Middle School is hiring a full time Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. See details and apply online at: www.mccschools.org Job…

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Police news, published Oct. 18, 2024

October 18, 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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Oct.…

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Man reportedly creates disturbance at Democratic headquarters

October 18, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Hart man has been warned by police that if he returns to the Oceana County Democratic Headquarters located in the 4300 block of West Monroe…

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Pregnant woman injured in dune crash

October 18, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Maryland woman who is 6 months pregnant suffered a head laceration and a possible broken arm when the red 2019 Can Am Maverick ATV she…

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Employment: GSRP Associate Teacher 

October 18, 2024

Employment: GSRP Associate Teacher  West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit…

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Obituary: Kandy Ann Miller, 64, of Walkerville

October 18, 2024

Kandy Ann (Epplett) Miller, 64, of Walkerville (School Section Lake), passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1960, to Eva Mae…

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Obituary: Curtis James Minzey, 30, of Hesperia

October 18, 2024

Curtis James Minzey, 30, of Hesperia, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born March 1, 1994, in Fremont, and attended Hesperia High School. Curtis was a dear father,…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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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