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Motorcyclist critically injured in crash

April 23, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Leroy, Mich. man was airlifted by Aeromed from the scene of a motorcycle crash Wednesday, April 22, around 2 p.m. on East M 20 near 162nd Avenue, according to Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Michigan State Police, Hart post. The man, who was operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle, is in…

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Warren couple injured in dune crash

April 20, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Warren, Mich. man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital following a crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Saturday, April 18, around 4:45 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The man was riding a 2026 Polaris RZR with a passenger, who is a 42-year-old Warren, Mich. woman.…

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Cross-county pursuit on US 31 halted due to dangerous speeds

April 20, 2026

Suspect is wanted on several warrants including prostitution  GRANT TOWNSHIP — A police chase that began near Winston Road on US 31 in Oceana County ended near Apple Avenue in Muskegon County Monday, April 13, around 3:15 p.m. due to safety reasons, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The fleeing driver reached speeds in excess of 120 mph. The suspect…

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Police news, published April 20, 2026

April 20, 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 Sheriff’s Office activity:  Wednesday, April 15, 2026: 3:16 p.m., a 44-year-old Hart man was arrested for domestic violence, 3700 block of West VanBuren Road, Weare Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 6:29 p.m., a…

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Police news, published April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

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: Tuesday, April 7, 2026: 12:55 a.m., a 30-year-old Shelby man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated, driving while license revoked, operating an unregistered vehicle and operating without insurance, South Oceana Drive,…

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