GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 79-year-old Twin Lake man died last week following a two-vehicle crash on South 192nd Avenue near East White Road that had occurred July 10, around 4:30 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Joseph Edward Sayers died Thursday, July 23. “When this accident happened, we were monitoring Mr. Sayers’ condition because we knew it was quite…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, July 21, 2026: 3:55 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), malicious destruction of property, fencing valued at $500 was destroyed, Woodrow Road and 32nd Avenue, Benona Township. Thursday, July 23, 2026: 11:50 a.m., (Michigan…
The Illinois boy was walking through a trail at the Owasippe Scout Reservation BLUE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Muskegon County — An 11-year-old boy camping at the Owasippe Scout Reservation died after a tree fell and hit him while he was walking through a trail Thursday, July 23, shortly after 5 p.m., according to the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office. “The camper died…
HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Timothy John Werkema, 44, of Howard City, Mich.; third-offense operating while intoxicated and misdemeanors of driving while license suspended and open intoxicants. Offense date: May 19, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: July 28 at 1 p.m.…
HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging hosted its third annual pie auction Wednesday, July 15, raising funds for its Unmet Needs Fund, which helps older adults with essential expenses not covered by other resources. The event featured 35 homemade pies donated by staff, volunteers and community members. The highest bid of the day was $150 for a…
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