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Seniors celebrate the holidays

December 22, 2025

HART — Oceana County Council on Aging brought the spirit of the season to local seniors this month at both the main center and the adult day center, Our Friends House.  Festivities at the main center included two Christmas dinners with cookie decorating and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.   Our Friends House hosted a cookie decorating session and…

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Police news, published Dec. 22, 2025

December 22, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025: 10:56 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 46-year-old Idlewild man was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs, carrying a concealed weapon, drug possession, operating without insurance and operating…

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Hart PD news, published Dec. 22, 2025

December 22, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025: 12:40 a.m., found property, 200 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 8:30 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 5:32 p.m., general assistance, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 6:45 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, West Main…

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West Shore Bank raises over $20,000 in Spirit of Giving initiative

December 19, 2025

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank and its customers recently raised $20,034.61 in its annual Spirit of Giving initiative.  Funds raised are donated to local nonprofit charitable organizations to assist families during the holidays. This year’s initiative supported six counties and organizations including: Mason County – $2,452.32 plus 3,100 non-perishable items (valued at $2022) for Hand2Hand, helping eliminate childhood hunger during…

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Pentwater Arts Council awards grants to Oceana teachers

December 19, 2025

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Arts Council recently awarded $7,000 in grants to six Oceana County teachers. The areas of art related subject matter include art, vocal and instrumental music, graphic design, drama and performing arts.  The 2025 Teacher Grant Awardees are: Carrie Jeruzal, Pentwater Schools Art Department Kirstie DeVries, Hart High School Media Department Suzanne Vander Zanden, Hart Middle School…

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