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Man expected to make full recovery after accidental shooting

March 31, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Shelby man is expected to make a full recovery after accidentally shooting himself in the leg Sunday, March 30, according to Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Michigan State Police, Hart post. “He was transported to the hospital, and…

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Watch for lane closures on southbound US 31 near New Era Tuesday

March 31, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Intermittent lane closures for road work are scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on southbound US 31 at West Park Road, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. __________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…

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Pigs euthanized due to barn fire

March 31, 2025

TROY TOWNSHIP, Newaygo County — Several pigs had to be euthanized following a pig barn fire at Jack Pine Farms Friday evening, March 28. Eight fire departments from Oceana and Newaygo counties responded to the blaze, said Al Purdy, who is chief for both Walkerville and Crystal Township fire departments. Both Walkerville and Crystal Township, along with Hart and Hesperia…

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News alert: Crash on US 31 in Shelby

March 29, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to southbound US 31 near Shelby Road for a “truck on its side in the roadway” Saturday, March 29, shortly before 9 p.m. Bystanders reported no one was injured, according to dispatch information.

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Deputy saves man from burning house

March 28, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — An Oceana County sheriff’s deputy saved a bedridden man from a burning house Thursday night, March 27, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Deputy Gavin Porter bravely ran inside the burning house to rescue the man and carry him to safety. The fire occurred at 10:35 p.m. at 6989 S. Maple Island…

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