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Police seeking info about stolen scrap bikes

August 23, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of 15 scrap bikes that were located behind the Wood Shed Bike Shop on 56th Avenue near the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The theft was reported Wednesday, Aug. 21, shortly after 10 a.m. A suspect, who is a 54-year-old Hart…

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Sports complex focus of Sept. 3 meeting

August 22, 2024

SHELBY — Residents are invited to participate in a public meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Shelby Township Hall, 204 N. Michigan Ave., to discuss the development of a new 40,000-square-foot sports complex at the new Shelby Township Community Park. The meeting will offer community members an opportunity to provide input on the amenities and programs they…

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Walkerville welcomes six new teachers

August 22, 2024

Back-to-school open house set for Aug. 28 Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools’ six new teachers will meet students, parents and community members during a back-to-school open house Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 4-5 p.m.  The first day of school for the…

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Walkerville hosts Varmint and Vermin Hunting Contest

August 21, 2024

WALKERVILLE — Critters beware as the first-ever Walkerville Varmint and Vermin Hunting Contest takes aim this fall.  “Come join us for a day filled with excitement as we hunt down those pesky critters in the heart of Walkerville, Michigan,” states a post on the Walkerville Thrives Facebook page. “Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, this event is perfect…

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Man sentenced to prison for gross indecency

August 19, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 41-year-old Holland man was sentenced to 13 months to five years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 19, for a conviction of gross indecency between a male and female. Christopher Matthew Kubacki pleaded “no contest” to the charge, July 15. Kubacki committed gross indecency involving a 10-year-old girl…

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