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HPD news, published June 5, 2026

June 5, 2026

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 28, 2026: 1:30 a.m., noise complaint, 600 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 1:52 p.m., lost property, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 9 p.m., threats complaint, East Main and Courtland streets, City of Hart. 10:50 p.m., general assistance, 600 block of Cottage Drive, City…

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Shelby student to perform in Europe with Blue Lake International Jazz Band

June 4, 2026

SHELBY — Shelby High School junior Kasey Oberlin is headed to Europe this summer to perform in the Blue Lake International Jazz Band. The trumpet player will visit and perform in six cities in Europe, said Shelby Band Director Erin Ray-Peterson. Oberlin will arrive in Paris and then travel to Luxembourg; followed by Germany where he will visit the cities…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published June 4, 2026

June 4, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Brett Anthony Peoples, 34, of Hart, third-offense operating while intoxicated and a misdemeanor of driving while license suspended. Offense date: May 21, 2026. Agency: Michigan State Police (MSP). Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: June 9 at 1 p.m. Timothy John Werkema, 43, of Howard…

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Shelby State Bank promotes longtime employee, adds two managers

June 4, 2026

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has promoted a longtime employee and added two new members to its management team as part of its ongoing focus on growth, leadership development and operational excellence. Kelly O’Neill has been promoted to assistant vice president while continuing in her role as ACH process manager and electronic services officer. O’Neill has been with Shelby State…

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Oceana Drive/Polk Road traffic light shot several times

June 3, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the public that could lead to the arrest of the suspect or suspects who shot the traffic light at Oceana Drive and Polk Road. “I was recently contacted by a supervisor for the Michigan Department of Transportation,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “He advises that yesterday, June 2,…

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