New Era man injured in US 31 rollover crash.

August 10, 2021

New Era man injured in US 31 rollover crash. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 49-year-old New Era man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners in Muskegon following a rollover crash on southbound US 31 near Hayes Road Monday, Aug. 9, shortly after 6 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The man was driving a…

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News alert: Crash on southbound US 31.

August 9, 2021

News alert: Crash on southbound US 31. SHELBY TOWNSHIP: Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover crash on southbound US 31 near Hayes Road Monday, Aug. 9, shortly after 6 p.m.

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Full slate of fun on tap for Pentwater Homecoming this weekend.

August 9, 2021

Full slate of fun on tap for Pentwater Homecoming this weekend. PENTWATER — After having a scaled-back Homecoming celebration last summer due to COVID-19, Pentwater will offer a full slate of activities this weekend, Aug. 12-15, for the 91st annual event. The following is the Homecoming 2021 schedule: Thursday, Aug. 12: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Pentwater Farmers Market, Village…

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WATCH: Video of crash at dunes.

August 9, 2021

WATCH: Video of crash at dunes. Occupants ‘very lucky’ as they only suffered minor injuries, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office shared a video of a crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes that occurred over the weekend. WATCH VIDEO HERE: “The occupants involved are very lucky as they only suffered minor…

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Trial set against Shelby man accused of trying to run man over with car.

August 9, 2021

Trial set against Shelby man accused of trying to run man over with car. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. SHELBY — The criminal case against a 30-year-old Shelby man accused of shooting at another man with a handgun and then attempting to run him over with his car was set for…

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DHD #10 hosting several COVID-19 vaccine clinics this month.

August 9, 2021

DHD #10 hosting several COVID-19 vaccine clinics this month.  OCEANA COUNTY — District Health Department #10 is hosting several COVID-19 vaccine clinics this month. As of Aug. 2, 2021, a total of 22,962 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Oceana County and 51.8 percent of residents are fully vaccinated, according to DHD #10. The following vaccine clinics…

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Tiger band marches in coast guard parade.

August 9, 2021

Tiger band marches in coast guard parade. GRAND HAVEN — The Shelby Marching Tigers had their first performance of the year Saturday, Aug. 7, in the US Coast Guard Festival Parade. “The students just wrapped up a successful band camp on Aug. 6 and have a lot of work to do before the football season starts up for the school…

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News alert: Report of a transformer struck by lightning.

August 8, 2021

News alert: Report of a transformer struck by lightning. FERRY TOWNSHIP — Ferry Township Fire Department was dispatched to an area between 136th and 144th avenues for a transformer that was struck by lightning Sunday, Aug. 8, shortly before 10:30 p.m.

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Hesperia standout to start as linebacker for K College this fall.

August 8, 2021

Hesperia standout to start as linebacker for K College this fall. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. KALAMAZOO — Former Hesperia Panther three-sport athlete Scott Peters III is expected to be a starting linebacker for the Kalamazoo College Hornets this fall. Peters enters his senior year at Kalamazoo College after playing three seasons for the Hornets. He was a standout at Hesperia…

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 Beware of phone scam involving caller identifying himself as a Hart police officer.

August 8, 2021

 Beware of phone scam involving caller identifying himself as a Hart police officer. HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a fundraising phone scam by a caller who claims to be a Hart police officer, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “The caller identifies (himself) as an officer with the Hart Police Department and indicates he is contacting individuals around…

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HPD news, Aug. 6, 2021.

August 6, 2021

HPD news, Aug. 6, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 29, 2021: 3:55 p.m., a 59-year-old Hart man was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by HPD, 9000 block of Oceana Drive, City of Hart. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 11:02 p.m., medical assist, 400 block of Hart Street, City…

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Fruit research station sparks excitement for ag industry.

August 6, 2021

Fruit research station sparks excitement for ag industry. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  WEARE TOWNSHIP — Approximately 230 community members and agricultural professionals attended the grand opening of the 10,000-square-foot Earl and Linda Peterson West Michigan Research Station Thursday evening, Aug. 5. Located on 68 acres of farmland, the donor-owned station recently completed the multi-million-dollar project. Research at the site will…

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Shelby Township Board passes resolution for Hispanic Heritage Month.

August 6, 2021

Shelby Township Board passes resolution for Hispanic Heritage Month. SHELBY — A unanimous vote for the resolution recognizing Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Shelby Township passed by the township board this week. “Shelby Township recognizes the cultural diversity of our township and the importance of honoring the heritage of the Hispanic community,” said Shelby Township…

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Grant Road between 28th and 40th avenues will be closed for 2 weeks.

August 6, 2021

Grant Road between 28th and 40th avenues will be closed for 2 weeks. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Grant Road between 28th and 40th avenues will be closed for two weeks beginning Monday, Aug. 9, for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and…

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News alert: Crash on Shelby Road.

August 5, 2021
News alert: Crash on Shelby Road.

News alert: Crash on Shelby Road. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle crash on Shelby Road near 34th Avenue Thursday, Aug. 5, shortly after 2 p.m.

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Offering a shoulder to cry on during times of crisis.

August 5, 2021

Offering a shoulder to cry on during times of crisis. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — When tragedy strikes, the Oceana County Victim Services Unit swoops in to help. The dedicated team of volunteers consists of Coordinator Nancy Schumacher-Strait and advocates Amanda VenHuizen, Jenny Schlukebir, Carol Towne, Bob Farber, Roy Strait, Carlos Santana and Jim Johnson. Farber, who was…

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Woman operating Wave Runner injured when struck by boat.

August 4, 2021

Woman operating Wave Runner injured when struck by boat. HART TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Hart Township woman was injured Tuesday evening, Aug. 3, when she was struck by a boat on Crystal Lake. “At 7:45 p.m., the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Life EMS and Hart Area Fire Department were dispatched to Crystal Lake in Hart Township for a reported boating…

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Go Fund Me page set up for teen paralyzed in dune crash.

August 4, 2021

Go Fund Me page set up for teen paralyzed in dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A Go Fund Me page has been set up for an 18-year-old Big Rapids woman critically injured in a rollover crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes last Friday, July 30. The Go Fund Me page states the following: “Hello everyone!  I am raising money on…

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Meth possession arrest tops MSP activity.

August 4, 2021

Meth possession arrest tops MSP activity. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers for methamphetamine possession and parole violation Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 8:50 a.m. on M 20 near 144th Avenue. Other MSP activity Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 includes: 5:06 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Maple Island Road near Woodrow Road, Leavitt…

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150th annual Oceana County Fair offers 2 carnival weekends and much more.

August 3, 2021

150th annual Oceana County Fair offers 2 carnival weekends and much more. HART — The Oceana County Fair returns to its full, normal experience later this month after last year’s scaled-down version due to COVID-19. An exciting change this year for the 150th annual fair is the carnival will be at the Oceana County Fairgrounds two straight weekends. Elliott’s Amusements…

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Tiger marching band gearing up for 2021 season.

August 3, 2021

Tiger marching band gearing up for 2021 season. SHELBY — Shelby Marching Tigers are gearing up for marching band season after having an unprecedented year off due to the pandemic. “It’s time to piece the group back together and make some music,” said Shelby Public Schools Band Director Erin Ray, who took over leadership of the program after the retirement…

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