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‘Substantial amount of cash’ stolen in break-in

October 29, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A “substantial amount of cash” was stolen during a break-in that was reported Thursday, Oct. 23, at 3:20 p.m. in the 2900 block of South Oceana Drive, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The sheriff said he was unable to provide the specific dollar amount as the case is still under investigation. “There are a couple suspects…

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Thief/thieves steal hunting equipment from deer blind

October 29, 2025

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves stole hunting equipment valued at over $360 from a deer blind located on vacant land near Yonker Road and South 192nd Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The larceny was reported Monday, Oct. 27, around 6:30 p.m. Items taken include a hunting chair, portable heater, propane tank and a trail cam. ____________________…

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Deputies busy with OWI, fleeing/eluding arrests

October 29, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025: Midnight, a 45-year-old Rothbury man was cited for failure to report a car/deer accident and unlawful possession of a deer, 88th Avenue and Winston Road, Grant Township. 4:48 p.m., assault,…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Oct. 28, 2025

October 28, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Bobby Jo Scheel, 44, pleaded guilty June 9 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced Oct. 27 to 10 months in jail with credit for four days served; one and a half years probation; electronic monitoring; and $598 in fines and costs. – Ryan Joseph Anthony,…

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Hesperia school district asks voters to approve bond issue Nov. 4

October 28, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — Voters in the Hesperia Community Schools district will consider a $11.7 million bond issue for upgrades throughout the district, such as adding a secure entrance to the high school, resurfacing the track and updates to the football stadium, Tuesday, Nov. 4. The bond proposal is not expected to increase the current debt millage…

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