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National Night Out draws hundreds

August 6, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office hosted the inaugural National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 4-8 p.m. at Shelby Township Community Park on West Buchanan Road. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer. Hundreds of people enjoyed talking to local emergency first responders and…

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A fruitful history

August 6, 2024

Historical marker to be dedicated Aug. 10 By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BENONA TOWNSHIP — Oceana County’s fourth Michigan historical marker will be dedicated Saturday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. at Blackberry Ridge across the road from Cherry Point Farm and Market, 9600 West Buchanan Road.  “The ceremony will celebrate the history of the early settlement and the pioneering families…

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Golf cart stolen

August 5, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of an E-Z-GO brand golf cart valued at $2,000. The golf cart was reported stolen from the 4400 block of North 198th Avenue. It is green in color with a tan…

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Electric bike stolen from beach

August 5, 2024

BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the larceny theft of a NCM brand electric bicycle valued at $2,000, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The bike was reported stolen from the Benona Township Park, also called the Stony Lake Oval, Friday, Aug. 2, shortly after 10:30 p.m.  The black and blue colored bike has decals that…

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Police investigate baby’s death

August 5, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 2-month-old baby boy, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The sheriff’s office responded to Trinity Health Shelby Hospital Saturday, Aug. 3, shortly after 6:30 a.m. for an infant who died at a home on Spencer Road in the Silver Lake area, said Sheriff Mast.  An autopsy…

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