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Coopersville man dies in crash at the dunes

September 2, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Coopersville man was killed in a crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes ORV area Sunday, Sept. 1, around 5:45 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. He was operating a Honda 450 quad when it crashed with a Can-Am Side-by-Side in the northwest portion of the ORV area. Drugs and alcohol are not…

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Police news, posted Aug. 30, 2024

August 30, 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, Aug. 26, 2024: 11:54 a.m., breaking and entering, 6100 block of West Fox Road, Golden Township. A purse was stolen that contained identification cards, financial transaction cards and keys to a…

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Lane closures on US 31 to begin Tuesday

August 30, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for bridge work on southbound US 31 over Log Road/66th Avenue are scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 9 a.m. and continue through Sept. 23, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The work is weather dependent. _________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…

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Horseback riding season at the dunes begins Nov. 1

August 30, 2024

Registration opens Sunday GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — This fall, horseback riders can enjoy the unparalleled experience of riding along the Lake Michigan shoreline at Silver Lake State Park, described as “one of Michigan’s most unique and popular destinations.” With ORV season ending in the state park’s ORV area Oct. 31, the DNR offers a tranquil escape for horseback riders to explore…

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Celebrate Judge Lambrix’s retirement Oct. 25

August 30, 2024

HART —  The public is invited to celebrate Oceana County Probate Judge Bradley G. Lambrix’s retirement Friday, Oct. 25, from 2-4 p.m. in the Oceana County Courthouse circuit courtroom. Judge Lambrix, who is the presiding family court judge and chief judge pro tem, will retire at the end of the year after serving on the bench for 18 years.  __________________________________…

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