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Former wrangler speaks out after horse accident

April 7, 2026

UPDATE: This article has been updated with further information about the horse’s condition from Double JJ’s general manager. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — A former wrangler for the Double JJ Resort reached out to OCP following a car vs. horse accident that occurred the morning of Easter Sunday, April 5. A 71-year-old New Era woman received minor injuries,…

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Police news, published April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Thursday, April 2, 2026: 3:30 p.m., a 40-year-old Twin Lake man was cited for driving while license suspended, US 31 near Shelby Road, Shelby Township. Friday, April 3, 2026: 10:43…

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Healthcare guide helps students explore high-demand careers

April 7, 2026

Healthcare is one of the largest and fastest-growing employment sectors in Oceana County, with a complex and wide array of potential career pathways.  “The College Access Networks of Oceana and Mason counties have partnered to create the Healthcare Pathways West Michigan Career Guide, a resource designed to help students explore healthcare careers that align with their interests and goals, but…

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Accused assailant armed with baseball bat allegedly strikes man with vehicle

April 6, 2026

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Scottville man was arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old Scottville man in the Wishing Well convenience store parking lot Sunday, April 5, shortly after 10:30 a.m. “A baseball bat was involved in the incident,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “Someone had been struck by a vehicle, and the subject also had…

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Woman victimized in online scam

April 6, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Montague woman was scammed out of thousands of dollars in an online scam that police are not going to be able to recover. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office received the fraud complaint, March 30, in the 9500 block of Oaklane Drive. The victim was playing an online game when a pop-up message appeared, stating that…

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