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Sheriff’s office releases more details on deadly motorcycle crash

July 6, 2026

‘Investigators believe the operator of the second motorcycle was performing a wheelie when he struck the rear of the motorcycle traveling in front of him.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release Monday, July 6, about the deadly motorcycle crash on Woodrow Road Sunday night, July 5. A 20-year-old Shelby…

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Motorcyclist dies in crash, another motorcyclist arrested for OWI

July 6, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Shelby man died when the motorcycle he was riding collided with another motorcycle on East Woodrow Road near 112th Avenue Sunday, July 5, shortly after 10 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The other motorcyclist, who is a 23-year-old New Era man, was not injured and was arrested…

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Man suffers serious injuries after falling off car

July 6, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old St. Charles, Mo. man was seriously injured after falling off a car on Cleveland Road near 100th Avenue Monday afternoon, June 29. The 2008 Toyota Highlander was eastbound on Cleveland Road when the man, who was riding on the exterior of the vehicle, fell off, striking his head on the pavement, according to an Oceana…

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Hackers change wording on electronic construction zone sign

July 6, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Hackers changed the wording on an electronic message board along US 31 near Hammett Road in a construction zone so that it read: “Gay furry pride,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The “suspicious situation” was reported to police Saturday, July 4, shortly before midnight. “The deputy responded to investigate the scene where…

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Autopsy completed on deceased newborn found at Electric Forest

July 2, 2026

ROTHBURY — The Michigan State Police confirmed that an autopsy has been completed on the deceased newborn found inside a porta-potty in the camping area at the Electric Forest Festival Sunday morning, June 28. However, police have not received an official autopsy report, so they have not released the results of the autopsy. “The investigation is ongoing,” states MSP in…

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