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Boy in moped vs. vehicle crash remains in critical condition

June 27, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS — A 16-year-old Hart boy who was injured in a crash with a vehicle while riding a moped remains in critical condition at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, according to a Go Fund Me page set up to support his family. Hunter Stayner was airlifted following the crash that occurred Monday night, June 24, shortly before 10 p.m. at…

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No charges to be filed against driver in crash that killed Amish girl riding bike

June 26, 2024

‘The loss of life is always tragic; however, it is not always criminal.’ HART — No criminal charges will be filed against the SUV driver who hit two teenage bicyclists, killing one of them, on Skeels Road in Greenwood Township last January, said Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon. Kari Rose Miller, 16, was killed, and her 17-year-old brother was…

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Ludington man injured in SUV vs. truck crash

June 26, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Ludington man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby following an SUV vs. truck crash on Deer Road near 40th Avenue Monday, June 24, shortly after 3 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The Ludington man who was driving a 2020 Ford Expedition SUV hit a…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 26, 2024

June 26, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced Monday, June 24, 2024 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Vincent Michael Camargo, 34, pleaded guilty April 15 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced to 17 days in jail with credit for 17 days served; one year probation; and $658 in fines and costs. One count of aggravated domestic assault was dismissed. –…

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No known injuries due to storms

June 25, 2024

‘There are more trees down than we can count.’ OCEANA COUNTY — Thunderstorms and widespread damaging winds ripped through Oceana County and surrounding areas early Tuesday morning, June 25. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office reports that there are no known injuries as a result. “On Tuesday June 25, 2024, Oceana County residents woke up to a tremendous weather event with…

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