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HPD news, published Oct. 15, 2024

October 15, 2024

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. 3, 2024: 1:39 p.m., disturbance, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 4, 2024: 9:19 a.m., traffic hazard, 800 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 9:39 a.m.,…

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Walkerville Student Council hosts Haunted Hallways Oct. 26

October 15, 2024

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  WALKERVILLE — Roam the hallways of Walkerville Public Schools the evening of Saturday, Oct. 26, and be prepared for a spooky experience. The Walkerville Student…

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Use caution near workers painting lines on roads

October 15, 2024

OCEANA COUNTY — The Oceana County Road Commission announced that its contractor will have workers painting lines on the roads Tuesday, Oct. 15. They plan on being in Pentwater, Colfax, Crystal and Weare townships. ___________________________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…

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News alert: Crash on southbound US 31 near Rothbury

October 14, 2024

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash causing injuries on southbound US 31 near the Rothbury rest area Monday, Oct. 14, shortly before 5 p.m. The freeway…

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Irma Hinojosa promotes Hispanic heritage by example

October 14, 2024

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Over…

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Wren Road closed for maintenance

October 14, 2024

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Wren Road from 56th to 64th avenues will be closed daily until further notice for maintenance beginning Monday, Oct. 14, according to the Oceana County Road Commission.…

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Police news, published Oct. 14, 2024

October 14, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024:…

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Obituary: Kenneth John Compton, 74, of Hart

October 14, 2024

Kenneth John Compton, 74, of Hart, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born April 8, 1950, in Flint, the son of Mick and Jeannie (Laird) Compton. Ken met…

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Recent death: Maxine Mae Blankenship, 96, of Hart

October 14, 2024

Maxine Mae Blankenship, 96, of Hart, died on Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born May 27, 1928, the daughter of Evo and Theresa (Aerts) Greiner. Maxine will be laid…

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Recent death: Marsha Louise Mahynski, 75, of Hart

October 13, 2024

Marsha Louise Mahynski, 75, of Hart, died on Saturday, October 12, 2024. A full obituary will be posted soon. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 1 a.m., Friday,…

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Pirate royalty

October 12, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Alex Hicks and Lexie Nienhuis were crowned Hart High School Homecoming King and…

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News alert: Crash at Oceana Drive and M 20

October 11, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Oceana Drive and M 20 for a two-vehicle crash Friday, Oct. 11, around 3:15 p.m.  Minor injuries reported.

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Shelby Optimist Club inducts officers, board members 

October 11, 2024

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Nine members were inducted to serve in leadership roles for the Shelby Optimist Club during the club’s regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9. Officers for the 2024-2025 service…

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Police news, published Oct. 11, 2024

October 11, 2024

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: Monday, Oct.…

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Police seek trailer owner

October 11, 2024

FERRY TOWNSHIP — During a traffic stop on South 132nd Avenue near M 20 Thursday, Oct. 10, around 1:30 p.m., the Oceana County sheriff’s deputy became suspicious of a trailer…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published Oct. 10, 2024

October 10, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Jontarius Edrickhius Trotter, 26, pleaded “no contest” July 2, 2024 to larceny in…

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Fire danger expected to remain high through the weekend 

October 10, 2024

Whether you’re staying at home to clean up the yard or traveling north for a little fall color, keep fire safety in mind. Due to dry conditions, fire danger is…

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Tourism spending rises by nearly 6% in Oceana County

October 10, 2024

HART — The Silver Lake Sand Dunes-Hart Visitors Bureau announced Thursday, Oct. 10, that 2023 visitor spending increased in Oceana County by nearly 6 percent.  According to the Michigan Economic…

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