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Police news, published Sept. 4, 2025

September 4, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025:  10:35 p.m., a 27-year-old Ludington woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated, M 20 and US 31, Shelby Township. She was lodged…

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Funding request for Shelby pool project included in state House budget plan

September 4, 2025

LANSING — State Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) announced that the budget proposal approved by the House last week includes funding for Shelby’s community pool project. “Earlier this year, VanderWall worked to infuse tax dollars back into the area by making a formal request for funding to help propel the community pool project forward,” states a press release from his office.…

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City hall to reopen after major flooding

September 4, 2025

HART — The City of Hart announced that city hall will reopen Thursday, Sept. 4, at noon following “major flooding” that occurred Wednesday. The city had announced that city hall was closed until further notice Wednesday morning. “We’ve got a flat roof here at city hall,” said Interim City Manager Nichole Kleiner. “One of the drains was clogged and it…

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Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival set for this weekend

September 4, 2025

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The 22nd annual Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival is set Friday, Sept. 5, and Saturday, Sept. 6. This year’s festival will feature 140 craft booths, 20 food trucks, and a variety of family-friendly activities, including a petting zoo, axe throwing, GellyBall low impact shooting game and pony rides. Silver Lake Road will be closed…

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Stop sticks end 15-mile police chase on US 31

September 3, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested following a 15-mile police chase on northbound US 31 that began near the New Era exit and ended at the Hart exit Saturday, Aug. 30, around 10 a.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Stop sticks were deployed, which caused two tires of the fleeing 2010 Chevrolet Malibu to flatten.…

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