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HPD news, published Jan. 19, 2026

January 19, 2026

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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026: 9:44 a.m., threats complaint, 1000 block of Industrial Park Drive, City of Hart. 10 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. 12:20 p.m.,…

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News alert: snowmobile crash

January 18, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A snowmobile crash on the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail near 66th Avenue and southbound US 31 was reported to Mason-Oceana 911 Sunday, Jan. 18, around noon. A 46-year-old man reportedly broke his leg. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…

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Near blizzard conditions predicted, winter storm warning issued

January 18, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Oceana and Mason counties, beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. “Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected,” states NWS. “Near blizzard conditions are possible.” Total snow accumulation between 5 and 8 inches…

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Winter weather advisory extended until 7 a.m. Sunday

January 17, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Lake and Newaygo counties remain under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service until 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Expect additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. “Travel could be hazardous at times especially along and near US 31 north of Muskegon,” states NWS. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 15, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties — including Oceana and Mason — are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, until 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts are predicted. The heavier snow will be west of US…

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