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Downtown developments in Shelby to feature apartments, retail

September 3, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Excitement is in the air as two large-scale building developments are on the horizon in the Village of Shelby. Plans for both developments offer rental units and retail space, creating up to 24 new apartments. “To the best of my knowledge, it has been three generations since anything new from the ground up…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Sept. 2, 2026

September 2, 2026

HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Roy Daniel Bolan, Jr., 46, two felony counts of malicious destruction of property $1,000-$20,000 and one misdemeanor count of reckless driving. Offense date: April 30, 2026. Agency: Michigan State Police (MSP). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. Rudy Coronado,…

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Northbound US 31 Whitehall exit to be closed beginning Sept. 8

September 1, 2026

MUSKEGON COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin work on northbound and southbound US 31 bridges over Walsh Road in Montague Township and Colby Road in Whitehall Township in northern Muskegon County Tuesday, Sept. 8. “Lane closures and traffic shifts will be in effect throughout the project on US 31 and Colby Street,” states MDOT. “Walsh Road will…

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Fall ArtWalk to feature interactive mosaic mural 

August 31, 2026

HART — The Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team (HEART) has announced a brand-new interactive addition to this year’s Annual Fall ArtWalk: 600 Pieces. One Hart., a community mosaic mural that will give residents and visitors the opportunity to help create a permanent piece of public art in downtown Hart. Fall ArtWalk will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m.…

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Meth possession arrests top police activity

August 31, 2026

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: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026: 10:06 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 26-year-old man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, 3000 block of 104th Avenue, Hart Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Monday,…

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