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79th District Court arraignments, published Nov. 7, 2025

November 7, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Brett Andrew Oom, 38, of Kent City; felony of communicating with another to commit a crime and misdemeanors of stalking, intentional dissemination of sexually explicit visual material and telephone — malicious use to threaten. Preliminary exam for the felony: Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. Pretrial…

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Reward offered in solar project break-in

November 6, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in that occurred at a solar development site on 88th Avenue, and the construction company victimized by the break-in is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the crime. “This incident…

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HPD news, published Nov. 6, 2025

November 6, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025: 8:35 a.m., found property, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 9:37 a.m., juvenile complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025: 12:32 a.m., assault and battery, 200 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025:…

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Artist applications for Pentwater Fine Arts and Craft Fair now being accepted

November 6, 2025

PENTWATER — Artist applications are now being accepted for the 61st annual Pentwater Fine Arts and Craft Fair.  The fair is set for Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the Pentwater Village Green. The event is a juried fair hosted by the Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club. “All work must be original and of the artist’s…

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News alert: Garage fire in Hart Township

November 5, 2025

HART TOWNSHIP — Fire crews were dispatched to 2504 W. Lake Rd. for a garage fire Wednesday, Nov. 5, at noon. Firefighters from Hart, Shelby-Benona and Pentwater were called to the scene. No injuries were reported. The scene was cleared at 1:30 p.m. ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…

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