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News alert: Crash on northbound US 31 near Shelby

June 13, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to northbound US 31 near Hayes Road Friday, June 13, at 9:38 p.m. for a car/deer crash. “The deer went into the vehicle,” injuring the male driver, according to 911 dispatch information.

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‎Suspicious bones determined to be animal remains

June 13, 2025

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Suspicious bones found under the floor of a house that was undergoing foundation repair on North 56th Avenue have been deemed by anthropologists to not be human, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A child’s shoe and the bones were found under the floor of the house and were reported to police, May 18. The house was…

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Asparagus harvest down from last year’s record season

June 13, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Dubbed the “Asparagus Capital of the World,” Oceana County is the leader in asparagus production. Michigan leads the nation in asparagus production, and 80 percent of the state’s asparagus is produced right here in Oceana County. The National Asparagus Festival takes place this weekend in Hart, celebrating Oceana County’s annual asparagus season which…

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FBI involved in investigation of sextortion case 

June 13, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated a sextortion case that has been turned over to the FBI. The sheriff’s office was notified of the matter Wednesday, June 11, at 2 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The victim is an 18-year-old Hart man. “He was contacted via social media from a person…

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Shelby man rescues 9-year-old boy stranded with overturned kayak

June 13, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Shelby man rescued a 9-year-old Dewitt, Michigan boy whose kayak overturned on Silver Lake Monday, June 9, shortly before 1 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The boy launched the kayak from Silver Lake State Park campground where he and his family were camping. He was wearing a life…

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