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Manifesto sparks FBI investigation

November 13, 2024

BENONA TOWNSHIP — An over 20-page manifesto recently sent to nearly 200 people connected with the Cobmoosa Shores Association, which is a private subdivision along the Lake Michigan shoreline, sparked an investigation by the FBI, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “The letter contained some concerning language that some could feel are threats,” said Sheriff Mast. “The sender sent out…

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Autopsy performed on man’s body found on Lake Michigan shore

November 12, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — An autopsy has been performed on an unidentified man’s body that washed up on the Lake Michigan Shore Friday morning, Nov. 8, according to Michigan State Police Cadet Dante Richards of the Hart post. Police do not suspect foul play. Investigators are going through dental verification to identify the “John Doe” that…

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Police seek ‘person of interest’ in tree stand theft

November 12, 2024

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a Summit Viper SD aluminum tree stand valued at $400, and investigators are seeking a “person of interest” whose image was captured on a trail cam. The theft occurred on East Buchanan Road near 176th Avenue and was reported Tuesday morning, Nov. 5. If anyone recognizes the…

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Body washes up on Lake Michigan shore

November 8, 2024

Foul play not suspected THIS ARTICLE WAS UPDATED AT 1:48 P.M. FRIDAY WITH FURTHER INFORMATION FROM MSP By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Detectives and troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hart post, are investigating the grisly discovery of a dead body that washed up on the shore of Lake Michigan Friday, Nov. 8, according to Sgt. Dan…

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HPD news, published Nov. 8, 2024

November 8, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HART — The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024: 11:24 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. 3:45 p.m., animal complaint, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 8:08 p.m., disturbance, 400 block…

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