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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 State Police: Monday, Oct. 26, 2026: 11:20 p.m., a 30-year-old Chicago man was cited for operating without insurance and operating without a license, US 31, Shelby Township. Wednesday, Oct. 28,…

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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, 2026: 3:19 a.m., medical assist, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 9:19 a.m.,…

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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 loved his wife Jean Lodes and his entire family very much. He was a faithful…

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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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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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Man allegedly sets fiancee’s camper on fire while she is inside

November 2, 2026

WEARE TOWNSHIP — A warrant has been issued for a 43-year-old Hart man who allegedly set his fiancee’s camper on fire when she was inside of it, said Lt. Scott…

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Football program makes emotional tribute to former player who died in crash

November 2, 2026

HART — The Hart Pirates football program made a heartfelt tribute to a former Pirate football player who died in a tragic car crash, Oct. 27. Hart High School graduate…

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OWI arrests top police activity

November 2, 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, Oct.…

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Obituary: Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby

November 1, 2026

Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby, died due to an automotive accident on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in Oceana County. She was born May 25, 1962, in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico,…

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Seven area youths prepare to raise honeybees

October 29, 2026

Seven area youths have completed their initial training through the West Shore Beekeepers Association’s 2026 Youth Apiary Project and will receive their own honeybee colonies next spring. The program provides…

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Terrorism threat suspect to undergo psych testing 

October 29, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The 27-year-old Montague man facing terrorism threat and explosive device possession charges in Muskegon County and firearms and resisting arrest charges in Oceana…

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Area students explore health care careers through Northwest Michigan Health Pathways

October 29, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — Nine ninth- and 10th-grade students…

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