51st Circuit Court sentences, posted Sept. 10, 2024

September 10, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Dorothy Geneva Collins, of 7438 N. 128th Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty July 15 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Sept. 9 to one year in jail with credit for 119 days served and $598 in fines and costs. Charges of prisoner in possession of contraband…

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Women Who Care donate $14,700 to Hart VFW post

September 9, 2024

By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer HART — The 147 members of Women Who Care of Oceana County held their 49th quarterly meeting Sept. 3.  This time, attendees chose to have each member write a $100 personal check to support the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Post 1329, located at 802 S. State Street in Hart. Their gifts total $14,700 to…

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Portion of 176th Avenue closed

September 9, 2024

COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A portion of 176th Avenue from Madison Road to Jackson Road will be closed for road maintenance until further notice, the Oceana County Road Commission announced Monday Sept. 9. Local residents will be able to access their homes. ___________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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Portion of 116th Avenue closed

September 9, 2024

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A section of 116th Avenue from Taylor Road to York Road is closed to traffic for road maintenance until further notice, the Oceana County Road Commission announced Monday Sept. 9. Local residents will be able to access their homes. _____________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…

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Police news, posted Sept. 9, 2024

September 9, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Sept. 6, 2024: 12:24 p.m., a lock to the gate at the Hart Cemetery was destroyed, West Main Street, City of Hart. The lock was valued at $35. 2:17 p.m., a…

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Police investigate counterfeit money case

September 9, 2024

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Two men and one woman, all of whom are wanted on outstanding warrants, are suspects in a counterfeit money case, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A total of 88 fake $100 bills and 87 fake $20 bills were recovered following an investigation in the 8000 block of South Robinhood Drive Sunday, Sept. 8. “There was some…

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Man, 25, faces 15 years minimum for slitting man’s throat

September 9, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 25-year-old Shelby man who was involved in an hours long standoff‎ with police after slitting another man’s throat last July pleaded “no contest” to assault with intent to murder in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 9. Logan Nathaniel Duvall remains lodged in the Oceana County Jail on a $1 million…

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Former teacher and coach pleads guilty to using computer to commit crime

September 6, 2024

This article was updated Oct. 30, 2024 after speaking to Coronado’s attorney Andrew LaPres. It was discovered that there is an error in the court records. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WHITE CLOUD — A former Shelby High School teacher and boys’ soccer coach pleaded guilty in Newaygo County’s 27th Circuit Court last week to a felony of using a…

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Police news, posted Sept. 6, 2024

September 6, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024: 11:15 a.m., a 41-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for home invasion, and a 52-year-old Montague man was arrested on an outstanding warrant, 3900 block of West Skeels Road,…

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HPD news, posted Sept. 6, 2024

September 6, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024: 3:44 a.m., juvenile complaint, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 9:29 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 8:30 a.m., threats complaint, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 11:33 a.m., missing person, 400 block of Hart Street, City…

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Public Notice: Oceana County Planning Commission appointment

September 6, 2024

Public Notice: Oceana County Planning Commission appointment The Oceana County Planning Commission is seeking candidates for an opening on the commission. Additional information about the position is available online at www.oceana.mi.us Deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at 5 p.m. This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 13, 2024. 

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Helicopters to inspect power lines

September 5, 2024

ITC Holdings Corporation will inspect high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment by helicopter throughout the state from approximately Sept. 9 to Oct. 4, weather permitting, states a press release from ITC. The helicopters will fly lower than usual near the transmission lines during the inspections. “The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system…

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Minivan goes airborne before hitting house

September 5, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Walkerville man received only minor injuries when the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country minivan he was driving went airborne for about 12 feet before hitting a house on Maple Island Road near Lure Road Wednesday, Sept. 4, shortly after 7 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office report. The…

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Apple BBQ Festival Friday, Saturday in Silver Lake

September 5, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Bring your appetite – and your bib — to the smokin’ hot Apple BBQ Festival in Silver Lake this weekend.  Kick off fall with two days of live music, a beer tent, a huge selection of food vendors, kids’ activities, over 145 arts and crafts vendors, a classic car show, petting zoo, and more. Celebrate the 20th…

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Portion of 116th Avenue closed in Elbridge

September 5, 2024

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A section of 116th Avenue from Taylor Road to York Road is closed to traffic Thursday, Sept. 5, until 4 p.m. for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. _____________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…

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US 31 lane closures scheduled for Thursday

September 4, 2024

MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP, Muskegon County — Lane closures for road work are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on northbound US 31 from Walsh Road to Fruitvale Road, just south of Oceana County, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. _____________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news…

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Several drivers cited or arrested for driving on suspended and revoked licenses

September 4, 2024

Oceana County sheriff’s deputies were busy over the Labor Day weekend, issuing tickets to several drivers with suspended or revoked driver’s licenses. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Aug. 30, 2024: 11:20 a.m., stalking, no arrest, 8500 block of South 200th Avenue, Greenwood Township. 2:37 p.m., a 36-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for assaulting/resisting/obstructing…

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116th Ave. in Elbridge closed for road work

September 4, 2024

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A portion of 116th Avenue from Taylor Road to York Road is closed for road maintenance Wednesday, Sept. 4, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. ________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your…

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126th Avenue closed for road work

September 4, 2024

CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A portion of 126th Avenue from Madison Road to Jefferson Road is closed for road maintenance Wednesday, Sept. 4, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. _____________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your…

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Notice to Creditors: Trust Estate

September 4, 2024
Notice to Creditors: Trust Estate

This is a paid posting.

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14-year-old boy injured in dune crash that killed 20-year-old man

September 3, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 14-year-old boy was injured in a deadly crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, Sept. 1. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office released further details about the crash in a press release issued Tuesday, Sept. 3. “On Sunday Sept. 1, 2024 at 5:44 p.m., deputies received a call for an ORV accident at the Silver Lake…

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