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$3,500 in gift cards stolen

April 2, 2026

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny theft of gift cards valued at $3,500 from a residence in the 8300 block of 200th Avenue, according to Sgt. Richards. The gift cards were stolen some time after March 13 and before March 27. If anyone has any information about the theft, they are…

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Construction of Polk Road roundabout to begin next spring

April 1, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Polk Road and 72nd Avenue that is expected to begin in the spring of 2027 is an effort to improve safety, but business owners along the busy corridor want a traffic light there instead. Dave Hansen, who owns two businesses along Polk Road, said he…

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Fire destroys abandoned house

April 1, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A small abandoned house on Oceana Drive was “gutted” by a fire Tuesday night, March 31, said Shelby Fire Chief Jack White.  Firefighters from Shelby-Benona and Grant Township were dispatched to the scene around 11:15 p.m., said Chief White. “We cleared the scene about two hours later.” Ferry Township was initially toned…

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79th District Court arraignments, published April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Duncan Logan Hosta-Manrique, 22, of Montague, methamphetamine possession. Offense date: March 25, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $150/10 percent. Preliminary exam: April 14 at 1 p.m. Justin Scott Theodore, 27, of Hesperia, carrying a concealed weapon. Offense date: March 20, 2026. Agency: OCSO.…

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Flood advisory issued for southeast corner of Oceana County

March 31, 2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood advisory for portions of Oceana, Muskegon and Newaygo counties until 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 31.   In Oceana, the advisory area is in the southeast corner of the county. Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected, states NWS. Expect minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.…

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