HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Mercedes Laverle Crothers, 19, of Shelby, first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), fourth-degree CSC and accosting children for immoral purposes. Offense date: Dec. 1, 2025. Preliminary exam: Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. Bail: $50,000/cash. – Aaron Carlisle Kelly, 46, of Paris, Mich., felony charges of possession…
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, Dec. 25, 2025: 11:57 a.m., assist the Hart Area Fire Department, 500 block of Water Street, City of Hart. 5:40 p.m., motorist assist, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 5:59…
OCEANA COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Oceana and Mason, are included in a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service, which remains in effect until Thursday, Jan. 1, at 7 a.m. Snow accumulation of 3-6 inches is expected. “Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow and poor visibility at…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — No one was injured after a semi truck jack-knifed on northbound US 31 during a winter storm Monday, Dec. 29, near M 20, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report., A 33-year-old Mount Pleasant man was driving a 2021 Kenworth T680 “when he lost control of the semi,” states the report. “The semi turned sideways,…
HART — Gear up for a fun and unique event Saturday, Jan. 31, during the fourth annual Frozen Tinman Golf Outing. “Bundle up, grab your clubs, and enjoy a winter round that’s become a Hart favorite,” states a press release from the Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team (HEART). The outing takes place at the City of Hart irrigation property at…
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