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Prosecutor completes review of Gull Lake football report 

October 28, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office has completed its review of a 385-page report regarding allegations involving the Gull Lake High School football program, said Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon Wednesday, Oct. 28.  After a nearly four-month investigation, the Michigan State Police turned over the report to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office. The…

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Rothbury man sent to prison for CSC

October 28, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 34-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced to 17 months to five years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 26, for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Sean Raymond Vermeulen, who also faces…

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Council on aging wins national award to build accessible community garden

October 28, 2026

HART — Oceana County Council on Aging is one of 70 teams nationwide selected as a Phase 1 winner of the Cultivating Connected Communities Garden Challenge, a national competition organized by the Administration for Community Living, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health…

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2 killed in head-on crash in Oceana County

October 27, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Two Oceana County residents were killed Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27, in a nearly head-on crash on South Oceana Drive, south of West Webster Road. The victims have…

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Montague man charged with terrorism

October 27, 2026

Police found pipe bombs, Molotov cocktails, toxic chemicals, firearms and writings detailing plans. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — The 27-year-old Montague man charged with four felonies in connection…

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Traffic alert: Oceana Drive closed from Webster to Roosevelt for serious crash

October 27, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were on scene of a serious traffic crash on Oceana Drive, which was blocked from Webster to Roosevelt roads, Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27. First responders…

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Drones elevate law enforcement response and investigations to new levels

October 27, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office recently added a tool to its law enforcement gear that elevates its success in emergency response and investigations.…

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Montague man faces several charges after trying to run from police

October 26, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — A 27-year-old Montague man is charged with four felonies in connection to allegedly running from Michigan State Police troopers at the Rothbury Wesco…

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MSP activity report, published Oct. 26, 2026

October 26, 2026

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

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Police news, published Oct. 26, 2026

October 26, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026:…

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Marching Tigers earn ‘1’ at festival, shine at Glow Show

October 26, 2026

SHELBY — The Shelby High School Marching Band recently earned a 1 rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) Marching Festival at Big Rapids High School. “At…

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Recent birth, published Oct. 26, 2026

October 26, 2026

The following birth has been reported: Isaiah Hernandez Rocha, the son of Regina and Victor Hernandez of Hart, was born on Friday, October 23, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Oct. 23, 2026

October 23, 2026

HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Brittany Elizabeth Crawford, year of birth 1993*, possession of a narcotic or cocaine less…

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Dense fog advisory in effect until 10 a.m. Friday

October 23, 2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a dense fog advisory for Oceana, Mason, Clare and Osceola counties until 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Visibility will be ¼…

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Partnership seeks funding for 24 classroom libraries

October 22, 2026

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LUDINGTON — A partnership among several west Michigan…

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HPD news, published Oct. 22, 2026

October 22, 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. 15,…

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City of Hart voters to consider public safety millage Nov. 3

October 22, 2026

HART – City of Hart voters will consider a proposed 2-mill public safety millage during the Nov. 3 general election. The proposal would authorize an additional property tax levy for…

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Man allegedly damages DHHS entry door

October 22, 2026

HART — A 33-year-old Norton Shores man who was apparently angry for not receiving a gas card from the Department of Health and Human Services staff allegedly slammed the government…

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Police news, published Oct. 22, 2026

October 22, 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: Thursday, Oct.…

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Charges filed in deadly crash 

October 21, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 24-year-old Walkerville woman faces a felony charge of operating under the influence or while impaired causing death and a misdemeanor of moving…

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Recent death: Dennis Mitchell Best, 57, of Hart

October 21, 2026

Dennis Mitchell Best, 57, of Hart, died on Friday, October 16, 2026, at home.  He was born February 4, 1969, in Shelby, the son of Charles and Betty (Achterhoff) Best.…

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