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79th District Court sentencings, published Aug. 13, 2025

August 13, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Maguire Alan Crothers, 19, pleaded guilty Aug. 12 to operating while impaired and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education; and $1,055 in fines and costs. One count of operating while intoxicated was dismissed. Wendelin Lee Barnes,…

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CHAIR-ity Trail auction to benefit the Ladder Community Center

August 13, 2025

SHELBY — St. Stephens Lutheran Church is hosting a CHAIR-ity Trail fundraiser for the Ladder Community Center.  The chairs will be brought to the Shelby Fruit Festival for an auction event Saturday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Shelby Township Community Park. “The CHAIR-ity…

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Juvenile apprehended for $25,000 embezzlement from Craig’s Cruisers

August 12, 2025

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 15-year-old boy was apprehended by Michigan State Police troopers Friday, Aug. 8, for an alleged embezzlement of $25,000 from Craig’s Cruisers in Silver Lake, said Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Hart post. The boy allegedly was “utilizing activity cards and preloading…

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Fire destroys trailer

August 12, 2025

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A mobile home with an addition at 7408 W. Fox Rd. was destroyed by fire Monday morning, Aug. 11, said Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. The Hart…

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Storm knocks down wires, trees

August 12, 2025

A thunderstorm Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, took down utility lines in the following locations, according to 911 dispatch information: 8:54 a.m., wires down, Grant Road and 80th Avenue, Shelby Township.…

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Police news, published Aug. 12, 2025

August 12, 2025

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 post of the Michigan State…

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Employment: Kindergarten Teacher – Shelby Public Schools

August 12, 2025

Employment: Kindergarten Teacher – Shelby Public Schools This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 19, 2025

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Stop sticks deployed to halt fleeing suspect

August 11, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Pentwater police officers deployed stop sticks to halt the pickup…

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Man injured in dune crash

August 11, 2025

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Kalamazoo man was transported to an area hospital after the side-by-side ATV he was driving at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, Aug. 10, “overturned…

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Man injured after being thrown from quad in rollover crash

August 11, 2025

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 68-year-old River Grove, Illinois man was injured Saturday, Aug. 8, shortly before 3 p.m. at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes when he was ejected from the…

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Scam targets sex offender registrants

August 11, 2025

HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents that there is a phone scam targeting sex offender registrants. “There is a new scam going around the county involving…

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Obituary: Altha Mae Adams, 83, of Pentwater

August 11, 2025

Altha Mae Adams, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at her home with family by her side. She was born May 6, 1942, in Arkansas, the daughter of…

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Employment: Mason County Emergency Management Coordinator/Planner

August 11, 2025

Employment: Mason County Emergency Management Coordinator/Planner The County of Mason is seeking a qualified individual for the full-time position of Mason County Emergency Management Coordinator/Planner.  Individuals applying for this position…

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Employment: Water Plant Maintenance Relief Operator

August 11, 2025

Employment: Water Plant Maintenance Relief Operator The City of Ludington is accepting applications/resumes to fill a vacancy for a Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Relief Operator position. If hired, the applicant…

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Employment: Administrative Assistant, Mason Co. Road Commission

August 11, 2025

Employment: Administrative Assistant, Mason Co. Road Commission The Mason County Road Commission is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant. The position requires considerable knowledge and understanding of:…

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Hart Community Performing Arts Series announces concert lineup for 2025-26 season

August 8, 2025

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series recently announced its schedule of concerts for the 2025–2026 season. The season will begin Friday, Oct. 10 with a concert by the…

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Hart PD report, published Aug. 8, 2025

August 8, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 31, 2025: 3:43 p.m., wellbeing check, Polk Road and Griswold Street, City of Hart. 4 p.m., wellbeing check,…

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Obituary: Charles Helmer Anderson, 91

August 8, 2025

Chuck, Dad, PC, Chuckie or Charles went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 4, 2025. Chuck was born Charles Helmer Anderson on July 13,…

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Golf cart stolen from golf course

August 7, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A dark blue Club Car brand golf cart valued at $5,000 was reported stolen from the Grandview Golf Course, at 5464 S. 68th Ave., said Oceana County…

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Lightning strike possible cause of David Allen Racing Motorsports fire 

August 7, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A fire that destroyed the David Allen Racing Motorsports business at 9589 S. Maple Island Rd., July 26, may have been caused…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Aug. 7, 2025

August 7, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Alberto Tejada, Jr., 39, pleaded guilty July 22 to domestic violence and was sentenced to two days…

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