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Winter storm watch issued for late Sunday night through Monday evening

December 27, 2025

‘Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.’ OCEANA COUNTY — A winter storm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Oceana and Mason, beginning late Sunday night, Dec. 28, through Monday evening, Dec. 29. Heavy snow is possible with total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.…

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Seniors celebrate the holidays

December 22, 2025

HART — Oceana County Council on Aging brought the spirit of the season to local seniors this month at both the main center and the adult day center, Our Friends House.  Festivities at the main center included two Christmas dinners with cookie decorating and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.   Our Friends House hosted a cookie decorating session and…

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Police news, published Dec. 22, 2025

December 22, 2025

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: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025: 10:56 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 46-year-old Idlewild man was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs, carrying a concealed weapon, drug possession, operating without insurance and operating…

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Hart PD news, published Dec. 22, 2025

December 22, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025: 12:40 a.m., found property, 200 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 8:30 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 5:32 p.m., general assistance, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 6:45 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, West Main…

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Man sentenced to prison for third-offense OWI

December 18, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 31-year-old man was sentenced to 19 months to five years in prison for a conviction of third-offense operating while intoxicated in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 15. Shawn Michael Rosencrans pleaded guilty to the charge Nov. 13. Charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and driving while license suspended were dismissed. Judge Susan…

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