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Driver reportedly hits state park employee with car, flees

July 15, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vehicle hit-and-run in which a driver allegedly struck a DNR Silver Lake State Park worker with his vehicle and fled the scene in the parking lot of the state park’s pedestrian area of the dunes Sunday, July 14, around 4:45 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. There…

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Woman arrested for meth, brass knuckles and bond violation

July 15, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HART TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Hart woman was arrested for methamphetamine possession, bond violation and carrying a concealed weapon — brass knuckles on West Tyler Road near 104th Avenue Thursday, July 11, shortly after 1:30 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.…

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News alert: radiator fluid leak at Silver Lake roundabout

July 15, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to the roundabout in Silver Lake for a radiator leak following a vehicle crash Monday, July 15, shortly before 12:15 p.m. The 911 caller reported to Central Dispatch that a delivery truck’s radiator was punctured in the crash, and radiator fluid was leaking into the sewer. No injuries were reported in…

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Sheriff’s office investigates stolen camper

July 15, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a 1994 White Wilderness camper valued at $3,000 that was stolen from the 300 block of South Oceana Drive. The theft was reported Friday, July 12, around 1:30 p.m. If anyone has information about this crime, they are asked to contact the sheriff’s office at (231) 873-2121.…

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VIDEO: Judge candidates square off

July 12, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Oceana County probate judge candidates Eric Fox, Anna Rapa and Ryan Good are questioned by OCP News Editor Allison Scarbrough during a forum at the West Michigan Research Station Thursday evening, July 11. The event, which drew about 75 audience members, was organized by Phil Morse who served as host of the event. The three candidates will…

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