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Man injured when pickup truck hits culvert, overturns

July 6, 2026

CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Hart man was injured when the 2014 Ford LGT pickup truck he was driving hit a culvert on Monroe Road near 112th Avenue and overturned Monday, June 29, around noon, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office report. The man was transported by Life EMS, but the report did not indicate what hospital he was…

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Hackers change wording on electronic construction zone sign

July 6, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Hackers changed the wording on an electronic message board along US 31 near Hammett Road in a construction zone so that it read: “Gay furry pride,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The “suspicious situation” was reported to police Saturday, July 4, shortly before midnight. “The deputy responded to investigate the scene where…

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West Shore Bank announces additions to Hart office

July 6, 2026

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the addition of two experienced banking professionals to its Hart office, expanding its retail banking and mortgage lending services in Oceana County. Michele Cunningham has joined the bank as vice president and retail banking officer, while Deana Fox has been named vice president and mortgage loan officer. According to a press release from…

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Autopsy completed on deceased newborn found at Electric Forest

July 2, 2026

ROTHBURY — The Michigan State Police confirmed that an autopsy has been completed on the deceased newborn found inside a porta-potty in the camping area at the Electric Forest Festival Sunday morning, June 28. However, police have not received an official autopsy report, so they have not released the results of the autopsy. “The investigation is ongoing,” states MSP in…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Jason David Alger, 42, of Rothbury, third-offense operating while intoxicated. Offense date: June 29, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $350/10 percent. Preliminary exam: July 14 at 1 p.m. Brooke Nicole Collins, 35, of Hart, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: June 28, 2026. Agency: Michigan State…

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