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Rollover crash on US 31 near the south county line

October 31, 2023

Rollover crash on US 31 near the south county line GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to US 31 near the Oceana-Muskegon county line for a reported rollover crash in the median Tuesday, Oct. 31, around 4:45 p.m. The 911 caller reported to Central Dispatch that no one is injured, but a mother and daughter are pinned inside the…

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Winter weather advisory continues until midnight

October 31, 2023

Winter weather advisory continues until midnight The weather for Halloween 2023 sure seems like a trick, rather than a treat. Oceana County, along with Newaygo, Muskegon and Ottawa counties, remains under a winter weather advisory until midnight, Nov. 1, according to the US National Weather Service. Expect additional snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible…

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Hart’s beloved cross country coaches to retire

October 31, 2023

Hart’s beloved cross country coaches to retire ‘Twenty five years went by really fast — it’s been a lot of fun.’ Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — Their teams have shattered records over the years, gaining six state championships, and now Terry and Linda Tatro…

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Man arrested for stealing truck from propane business

October 30, 2023

Man arrested for stealing truck from propane business NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly stealing a truck from Van Andel Propane Company, Inc. on South 192nd Avenue, according to Lt. Shane Hasty. The theft was reported Thursday, Oct. 26, around 9 a.m., and the truck was located in Hesperia, said…

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Vandal or vandals damage soccer fields, reward offered

October 30, 2023

Vandal or vandals damage soccer fields, reward offered ‘This gross act of vandalism ultimately affects our children and grandchildren, who benefit from this facility.’ HART TOWNSHIP — A vandal or vandals damaged the Norman E. Kuhne Recreation Park soccer fields at 3986 North Oceana Drive, and a reward is being offered to identify the person or people responsible. “The vandalism…

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