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First responders save woman, man trapped inside burning SUV

March 18, 2024

  HART TOWNSHIP — Oceana County emergency first responders saved two people who were trapped inside a burning SUV after it crashed on US 31 Saturday, March 16, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “The occupants did suffer some injuries but were very fortunate that they were able to be pulled from the vehicle as it was on fire…

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Drugged driving arrest tops police activity

March 18, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, over the weekend: Sunday, March 17, 2024: 12:29 p.m., a 27-year-old Allendale man was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs, US 31 and Monroe Road, Weare Township. He…

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Man shot dead reportedly trying to invade Wolf Lake area home

March 18, 2024

EGELSTON TOWNSHIP, Muskegon County — A 38-year-old man was shot and killed while trying to invade a home in the 700 block of Chatterson Road Monday, March 18, shortly before 2 a.m., according to the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office. “A male subject appeared to be under the influence and was banging on the complainant’s window,” states a press release. “The…

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March 17, 2024
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Former Pentwater timber business owner faces indictment for Ponzi-like scheme

March 16, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS — A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Trent William Witteveen, 39, of Montague with wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Western District of Michigan.   Witteveen, formerly of Pentwater, operated a timber harvesting business under the names “Titan Timber” and “Titans Timber LLC,” according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.            “Hard…

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