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Chapel windows smashed

November 9, 2026

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Vandals smashed windows at the Kateri Tekakwitha Native American Center and Saint Joseph Chapel, located at 3801 N. 144th Ave., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A front stained glass window and a rear basement window were smashed, but it appeared nothing was stolen, said Sheriff Mast. The malicious destruction of property complaint was reported Sunday, Nov.…

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Walkerville student arrested for making extreme violence threats against students, staff

November 9, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — An 18-year-old Walkerville student who reportedly made extreme violence threats against Walkerville Public Schools staff and students ‎was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Friday, Nov. 6, around 7:45 a.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The…

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Bartender assaulted with brass knuckles

November 9, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WEARE TOWNSHIP — A female bartender was reportedly assaulted over the weekend by a woman with brass knuckles at Murphy’s Tavern, receiving several puncture wounds. “There has been no arrest made, and the investigation is ongoing,” said Oceana County Sheriff…

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Student removed from Walkerville school following threats

November 6, 2026

WALKERVILLE — A student at Walkerville Public Schools was removed from school Friday, Nov. 6, after reportedly making threats against the school community. According to a letter sent to parents…

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Obituary: Carol Marlene Dodds, 86, of Hart

November 6, 2026

Carol Marlene Dodds, 86, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026 after a short battle with cancer. She was born March 7, 1940, in Hart, the firstborn of four…

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MSP report, published Nov. 5, 2026

November 5, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana activity of the Hart post of the Michigan…

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Hart PD busy with warrant, OWI arrests

November 5, 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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 29,…

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Obituary: Shawn Michael Lodes, 63, of Hesperia

November 5, 2026

Shawn Michael Lodes, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1963, to his parents Edgar and Joyce (Romans) Lodes, in Muskegon. Shawn…

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Obituary: Linda Marie Snyder, 65, of Mears

November 5, 2026

Linda Marie Snyder, 65, of Mears, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Friday, October 30, 2026, at home.  She was born July 31, 1961, in Hart, the daughter of Nicholas and…

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Obituary: Charlotte Marie Petersen, 86, of Pentwater

November 5, 2026

Charlotte Marie Petersen, 86, lifelong resident of Pentwater, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 23, 1939, in Ludington, the…

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Recent death: Carol Marlene Dodds, 86, of Hart

November 5, 2026

  Carol Marlene Dodds, 86, of Hart, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was born March 7, 1940, in Hart, the daughter of Clayton and Anna (Graff) Nixon. Funeral…

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Employment: Migrant/ESL paraprofessional

November 5, 2026

Hart Public Schools is seeking a patient, dedicated and highly motivated migrant/English as a second language (ESL) paraprofessional at Hart Middle School, serving students in fifth through eighth grades. The…

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Employment: One-on-One Paraprofessional

November 5, 2026

Hart Public Schools is seeking a patient, dedicated and highly motivated one-on-one paraprofessional at Hart Middle School, serving students in fifth through eighth grades. The paraprofessional will provide targeted academic,…

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Ross Field wins write-in campaign for county commissioner

November 4, 2026

HART — Ross Field won a write-in campaign for the Oceana Board of County Commissioners’ District 2 during the midterm election Tuesday, Nov. 3. Results for the write-in campaign were…

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Possible safety situation determined not to be threat at Hart Public Schools

November 4, 2026

HART — A possible safety situation put Hart Public Schools on alert Wednesday, Nov. 4, before it was determined that it was not a threat to school students and staff.…

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Amidon likely winner of 32nd Senate District race

November 4, 2026

Democrat Rebecca Amidon is the likely winner of Michigan’s 32nd Senate District race, defeating Republican Kim Cole by 2,362 votes, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election. All precincts…

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Obituary: Richard Allen Jordan, 90, of Walkerville

November 4, 2026

Richard Allen Jordan, 90, of Walkerville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026, surrounded by a lifetime of memories and love. Richard proudly served in the United States Army,…

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Oceana County election results

November 4, 2026

UPDATE: This list was updated Wednesday morning, Nov. 3, with more complete results. The following are Oceana County unofficial results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 midterm election: Of 22,954…

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Local volunteers to receive Governor’s Service Awards

November 3, 2026

LANSING — A Fountain woman and an Oceana County youth organization are among 33 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations selected to receive the 2026 Governor’s Service Awards for their commitment…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Nov. 3, 2026

November 3, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Jason Garth Spoelhof, 28, pleaded guilty July 6 to firearms possession by a prohibited person and was…

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Change to 12-hour shifts draws ire from medical care staff’s union

November 2, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A union that represents the certified nursing assistants at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility states that the CNAs will be forced to…

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