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Porch pirate steals Christmas stars

December 15, 2025

BENONA TOWNSHIP — A porch pirate or pirates stole Amazon packages that were delivered to a residence in the 7200 block of West Grant Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The theft was reported Monday, Dec. 8, at 9:38 a.m. Two lighted Christmas tree stars valued at $120 were stolen. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive…

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Payroll checks stolen from business office

December 15, 2025

HART TOWNSHIP — A breaking and entering was reported to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Dec. 8, at 11:16 a.m. at Northland Castings Corporation, located on West Tyler Road. Blank payroll checks were stolen from a desk drawer in the office. The business owners were also notified by their bank that there was fraudulent activity on their debit card,…

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Police news, published Dec. 15, 2025

December 15, 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. 8, 2025: 6:14 a.m., a 27-year-old Whitehall man was cited for driving while license suspended, Polk Road near US 31, City of Hart.  Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025: 8:51 a.m., a…

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West Michigan under winter weather advisory

December 13, 2025

Oceana and Mason counties, along with several west Michigan counties, are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service from 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. “While snowfall amounts will not be significant — 1 to 3 inches in most areas, the snow when combined with very cold temperatures will result in…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Dec. 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Dale William Iverson, 57, of New Era, a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor of operating with a high blood alcohol content/.17 or higher. Preliminary exam: Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. – Joseph Lee Derby, 58, of Hart, third-offense operating while intoxicated. Preliminary exam:…

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