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Fisherman’s boat capsizes on Lake 16

June 2, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old Rothbury man who was fishing on Lake 16 located near Clay Road and 80th Avenue fell off his boat, which caused it to capsize Monday, June 1, around 2:30 p.m. He was in a non-motorized 12-foot-long row boat when he lost his balance and fell out of the boat with…

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MSP news, published June 2, 2026

June 2, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Wednesday, May 27, 2026: 7:15 a.m., a 31-year-old Norton Shores man was arrested on a warrant, US 31 near Grant Road, Shelby Township. He was lodged in…

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Traffic alert: Male subject trying to jump in/on vehicles on Business Route US 31

June 1, 2026

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to Business Route US 31 south of the Wishing Well convenience store Monday, June 1, around 5:30 p.m. for a male subject trying to get into vehicles; jumping onto vehicles; and at times was lying in the roadway. “Extreme caution” was urged for motorists traveling in that area. _________________________ Please Support Local News…

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Police news, published June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026

The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, May 26, 2026: 9:31 p.m., larceny and malicious destruction of household goods, 4800 block of South 180th Avenue, Greenwood Township. 9:48 p.m., a 54-year-old Walkerville man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, North 198th Avenue near Fox Road, Leavitt Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Thursday, May…

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Irrigation pipe stolen

June 1, 2026

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of 20-25 pieces of irrigation pipe from the 6700 block of East Loop Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Each aluminum pipe section measures 3 inches in diameter, and they are 20 feet long. They are valued at $300 each, said Sheriff Mast. There are sprinkler heads…

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