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Compete in entrepreneurial competition for a chance to win $5,000

June 27, 2024

Deadline is Friday, June 28, at 11:59 p.m. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Oceana County Economic Alliance, powered by The Right Place, is hosting Pitch North, which is an entrepreneurial pitch competition open to people who live in Lake, Newaygo and Oceana counties. Current or aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners are encouraged to submit their pitch for consideration through Friday, June…

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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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