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OWI, revoked license arrests top police activity

December 29, 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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Dec. 22, 2025: 9:51 p.m., a 38-year-old Beulah man was arrested for second-offense driving while license revoked following a traffic stop, Winston Road near US 31, Grant Township. He was lodged…

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Woman assaulted while cleaning bathrooms at rest area 

December 29, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Twin Lake woman was assaulted by a 31-year-old Hinesville, Ga. man Sunday afternoon, Dec. 29, at the Rothbury rest area on US 31, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The woman was working at the rest area, cleaning the bathrooms, when the assault occurred, said Sheriff Mast. She was transported to Trinity Health Muskegon…

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News alert: Jack-knifed semi on US 31

December 29, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to US 31 near mile marker 143 for a jack-knifed semi truck Monday. Dec. 29, shortly after 11 a.m. The semi was facing southbound in the northbound lane, according to dispatch information. Northbound US 31 was closed at M 20 due to the crash, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. ____________________ Please…

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Seniors receive hand-delivered care packages over the holidays

December 29, 2025

HART — The holidays can be isolating for many seniors. Oceana County Council on Aging, with the support of local churches, the Community Foundation for Oceana County, and many volunteers worked to address the holiday isolation by delivering care packages to 31 seniors in all corners of Oceana County, Dec. 23.  The care packages included fresh food and pantry items…

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News alert: Strong winds knock down wires

December 29, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — Emergency crews responded to several calls of wires down around the county due to the strong winds from the winter storm Monday, Dec. 29. Oceana County remains under a winter storm warning through 7 p.m. Monday with 55 mph wind gusts and 4-8 inches of accumulating snow predicted. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive…

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