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16-year-old boy in critical condition following moped vs. vehicle crash

June 25, 2024

‘It is not believed that the moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.’ HART TOWNSHIP — A 16-year-old boy riding a moped was airlifted and remains in critical condition following a crash with another vehicle Monday night, June 24, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “On Monday June 24, 2024 at approximately 9:51 p.m.,…

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Teen airlifted following accidental shooting near Walkerville

June 25, 2024

‘Two friends were shooting guns when one thought the gun was unloaded, and the other person picked it up when an accidental discharge occurred.’ LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Newaygo County man was airlifted to Grand Rapids following an accidental shooting in the Walkerville area Monday night, June 24, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “On Monday June 24,…

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Emergency crews search for boat on Lake Michigan after ‘Mayday’ call

June 25, 2024

Rescuers call off search before storms GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — After receiving a “Mayday” call late Monday night, June 24, emergency crews searched Lake Michigan between the Little Sable Point Lighthouse and Pentwater looking for a watercraft in distress, but no boat was found, according to a press release from Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.  Mayday is an internationally recognized radio…

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News alert: Vehicle fire at Deer Road and 40th Avenue

June 24, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a vehicle fire following a two-vehicle crash on Deer Road near 40th Avenue Monday, June 24, shortly after 3 p.m. A minor injury was reported, and everyone was reported to be out of the vehicle. ______________________ Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…

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Man sentenced to jail for CSC

June 24, 2024

HART — A 54-year-old Mears man was sentenced to six months in jail in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, June 24, for a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, which is a high-court misdemeanor. A jury rendered a guilty verdict for Max Allen Sinclair, of 2214 N. Cousineau Ave., following a trial, May 8. Sinclair sexually assaulted a 15-year-old…

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