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Man suffers serious injuries after falling off car

July 6, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old St. Charles, Mo. man was seriously injured after falling off a car on Cleveland Road near 100th Avenue Monday afternoon, June 29. The 2008 Toyota Highlander was eastbound on Cleveland Road when the man, who was riding on the exterior of the vehicle, fell off, striking his head on the pavement, according to an Oceana…

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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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