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5 people injured in 3 dune crashes over the weekend

June 16, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to three separate injury crashes at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes over the weekend. The first crash occurred Friday, June 12, around 3:30 p.m. A 58-year-old Buffalo Grove, Ill. man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Shelby Hospital for a back injury, according to an OCSO accident report.  As…

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Man accused of assaulting brother-in-law with vehicle

June 16, 2026

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Hart man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on charges of felonious assault, probation violation and driving while license suspended in the 3400 block of North 128th Avenue Sunday, June 14, shortly after 2 p.m. “He is accused of assaulting his brother-in-law, who is a 36-year-old Walkerville man, with his vehicle,” said Oceana County…

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Consumers Energy to perform substation maintenance in Hesperia 

June 16, 2026

HESPERIA – Consumers Energy will perform routine maintenance on the Hesperia substation Thursday, June 18, according to a press release issued by Consumers Energy.  “The routine upgrades will help reduce interruptions and improve reliability for customers in the community.  The overnight work will temporarily affect about 2,335 customers in Hesperia from 11 p.m. Thursday, June 18, for about three hours.”…

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Police looking for hit-and-run driver

June 16, 2026

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the car and driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Maple Island Road near McKinley Road Tuesday, June 9, at 4:30 p.m. The car is a black Chevrolet Cruze with visible side-swipe damage to the driver’s side. If anyone has information, they should contact the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office using…

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PHOTO GALLERY: The 2026 National Asparagus Festival parade

June 13, 2026

HART — Oceana County residents and visitors celebrated the 2026 National Asparagus Festival during the Joan Glover Royale Parade Saturday, June 13, carrying on a 53-year tradition. OCP photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor   ___________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your…

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