SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old man died and his passenger was seriously injured following a single-vehicle crash late Wednesday night in Oceana County. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hart Post responded to the crash at about 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, on South Oceana Drive south of West Buchanan Road. According to the preliminary investigation, the 22-year-old driver…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HART — The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 2, 2026 • 3:09 p.m., alarm, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. • 3:33 p.m., well-being check, 300 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. • 8 p.m.,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GRANT TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies captured and arrested two fleeing suspects in two separate police chases Tuesday night, July 7, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The first pursuit began around 9:30 p.m. when a traffic stop was initiated on Skeels Road near 72nd Avenue and involved the pursuit of a 34-year-old Montague…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The motorcyclist killed in a crash on Woodrow Road in Shelby Township Sunday night, July 5, has been identified as Austin Matthew Smith, 20, of Shelby, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The name of the other motorcyclist involved, who is a 23-year-old New Era man, has not yet been released. “We’re waiting…
HART — State Street in downtown Hart will be closed for one week beginning Friday, July 10, as crews complete the final paving phase of the downtown streetscape project. State Street will be closed to traffic from East Main Street, West Main Street, the bridge entering downtown and the pocket park entrance, according to a city announcement. “Once the concrete…
Voters in Mason and Oceana counties will decide the future of the Mason-Oceana 911 operating millage during the Tuesday, Aug. 4, primary election. The proposal asks voters to renew the existing operating millage that funds the Mason-Oceana 911 emergency dispatch system. Because it is a bi-county millage, the proposal requires a majority of the combined votes cast in both Mason…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — District Health Department #10 announced Wednesday, July 8, that a no body contact advisory issued at Lighthouse Beach at Silver Lake State Park located along the Lake Michigan Shoreline has been lifted. DHD #10 announced the advisory Tuesday after collecting bacterial samples that showed elevated E. coli levels. “On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, DHD#10 collected follow-up bacterial…
UPDATE: District Health Department #10 lifted the no contact advisory Wednesday, July 8. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — District Health Department #10 issued a no body contact advisory after collecting bacterial samples from Lighthouse Beach at Silver Lake State Park located along the Lake Michigan Shoreline Monday, July 6, that showed elevated E. coli levels. “DHD#10 will continue to sample until the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Shelby man and a 28-year-old Shelby man were arrested for attempting to harvest a deer out of season and trespassing in the 6900 block of South 104th Avenue Friday, July 3, around 9:15 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff…
HART — Tickets are now on sale for the Hart Community Performing Arts Association’s production of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” the weekend of July 24–26, at the Hart Public Schools Auditorium. Based on the beloved holiday film, this Broadway musical features classic songs, dazzling dance numbers, and a heartwarming story for the whole family. Tickets are $10 for adults and…
‘Investigators believe the operator of the second motorcycle was performing a wheelie when he struck the rear of the motorcycle traveling in front of him.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release Monday, July 6, about the deadly motorcycle crash on Woodrow Road Sunday night, July 5. A 20-year-old Shelby…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Shelby man died when the motorcycle he was riding collided with another motorcycle on East Woodrow Road near 112th Avenue Sunday, July 5, shortly after 10 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The other motorcyclist, who is a 23-year-old New Era man, was not injured and was arrested…
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…
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…
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…
Germaine Lucina Malburg (née Alvesteffer), known and loved by everyone as “Mom”, “Gerry”, “Aunt Gerry,” “Grandma”, ”Gram”,“ Great Grandma”, “Grandma Cookie” and “Great Grandma Muffin Lady”, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 101. Gerry was born March 25, 1925, to Joseph and Florence Alvesteffer, one of 14 children. She was preceded…
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…
Donna Jean (Fisk) Hansen, 88, of New Era, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026. She was born on July 29, 1937, in Claybanks Township, Oceana County. On Jan. 14, 1956, Donna married the love of her life, Jim Hansen. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, and creating lasting memories with those they loved. Their marriage…
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…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Jason David Alger, 42, of Rothbury, third-offense operating while intoxicated. Offense date: June 29, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $350/10 percent. Preliminary exam: July 14 at 1 p.m. Brooke Nicole Collins, 35, of Hart, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: June 28, 2026. Agency: Michigan State…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office released the list of criminal offenses arising out of the Electric Forest Festival held at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, June 25-28. EF criminal offenses processed by the prosecutor’s office so far include: Four traffic offenses; Two controlled substance delivery cases; One controlled substance possession case; Two…
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