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Missing man found dead in car submerged in Pentwater Lake

September 16, 2026

PENTWATER — A man’s body was recovered that was found inside a car submerged in Pentwater Lake Wednesday morning, Sept. 16. The man had been reported missing in Grand Haven, said Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. Foul play is not suspected, said the chief. The vehicle was discovered by kayakers at the Municipal Boat Launch just before 9 a.m. Upon…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Sept. 16, 2026

September 16, 2026

HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Randi Alexis Shiley, 22, delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy and delivery manufacture of a schedule 1-3 drug. Offense date: June 25, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Preliminary exam: Sept.…

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Shelby man arrested following ‘burglary in progress’ call

September 16, 2026

BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post following a “burglary in progress” call to the 4000 block of 64th Avenue Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 3:23 p.m., according to D/Sgt. Michael Cuevas. Jeffrey Allen Boyette…

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Troopers busy with warrant arrests

September 16, 2026

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

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Police continue to investigate fatal crash

September 15, 2026

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police from the Hart post continue to investigate a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 27-year-old Pentwater man, Sept. 2. Bradley Alan Kaminski…

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Teacher grant applications open through Sept. 30 

September 15, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY – As the new school year begins, the Oceana Community Foundation has announced that applications are open for its annual Teacher Mini-Grants Program through Sept. 30. Funded through…

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Helicopter inspections of power lines to begin Sept. 22

September 15, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — ITC will conduct aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment in Michigan through mid-November.  The helicopter patrols provide an overall status of vegetation management and…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Sept. 15, 2026

September 15, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: David Martin Greiner, 37, pleaded guilty July 6 to a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated and…

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ESD dedicates tree in memory of longtime board president Vince Greiner

September 14, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  AMBER TOWNSHIP, Mason County — West Shore…

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Sheriff’s office hosts first-ever Church Safety Conference

September 14, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its first-ever Church Safety Conference Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon at Grace Adventures in Silver Lake. “We…

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ATV rider injured in dune crash

September 14, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old Rochester Hills man operating a 2024 Polaris RZR at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes was injured during a crash Thursday, Sept. 10, shortly after 7…

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Trinity Health joins sand dunes trauma response time improvement initiative 

September 14, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – Trauma leaders at Trinity Health Shelby and Trinity Health Muskegon have joined a  multi-agency effort to improve response times for injured patients at Silver Lake Sand Dunes. …

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Michigan Dunes Chapter meeting set for Sept. 19

September 14, 2026

HART — The Michigan Dunes Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host a chapter meeting Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. at the Oceana County…

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Obituary: Susan Marie Thompson, 78, of Hart

September 14, 2026

Susan “Sue” Marie Thompson (Gould), a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 11, 2026, surrounded by the…

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Meth possession investigations top police news

September 14, 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: Wednesday, Sept.…

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Obituary: Patricia Ann Ferwerda, 69, of Ludington, formerly of Mears

September 14, 2026

Patricia Ann “Patty” Ferwerda, 69, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Ludington Woods. Born January 8, 1957, in Grand Haven, to Joseph and Edith Ferwerda, Patty lived a…

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Obituary: Sharon Lee Neilly, 88, of Hart

September 14, 2026

Sharon Lee “Mamaw” Neilly,  88, of Hart, passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born Nov. 9, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, the…

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Vehicle fire closes one lane of US 31 temporarily Friday evening

September 12, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A vehicle fire temporarily closed one lane of traffic on northbound US 31 Friday evening. Emergency crews were dispatched at 8:02 p.m. and the lane was closed…

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City officials to provide update on historic district, discuss future plans

September 11, 2026

HART – The City of Hart will host a community night at the Hart Historic District, 570 Lincoln St., Monday, Sept. 28, to provide an update on the property, discuss…

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OWI, warrant arrests top Hart PD activity

September 11, 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, Sept. 3,…

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Obituary: Richard Collins Gregwer, 76, of Pentwater

September 11, 2026

Richard Collins Gregwer, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at age 76. He was born on Jan. 16, 1950, to Collins and Grace (Gebhardt) Gregwer in Hart.…

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