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OWI, concealed weapon, fleeing arrests top weekend police activity

August 3, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Monday, July 27, 2026: 8:11 p.m., a 25-year-old Manistee man was arrested on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, driving while license suspended and car theft, Jefferson Road and 96th Avenue, Weare Township. The car, which is a 2008 Dodge Avenger, was reported…

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Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club accepting funding requests 

July 31, 2026

PENTWATER — Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club is accepting funding requests from local organizations.  The funding guidelines and the funding request form are available on www.pentwaterjrwomensclub.com. Requests must be submitted no later than Aug. 31. Funding requests may also be e-mailed to pentwaterjrwomensclub@gmail.com or sent via US mail to PJWC, PO Box 357, Pentwater, MI 49449. Funded projects will be announced…

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Trinity Health Shelby Hospital receives American Heart Association award 

July 31, 2026

SHELBY – Trinity Health Shelby Hospital earned the Get With The Guidelines — Rural Stroke Gold quality achievement award from the American Heart Association.  Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Livonia, Muskegon and Oakland all earned the 2026 American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines — Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for providing high-quality care to stroke patients according…

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Oceana Democrats host picnic Aug. 4

July 31, 2026

MEARS — The Oceana County Democrats are hosting the “August Community Event/General Membership Meeting and Annual Potluck Picnic” Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Johnson Square Park on West Fox Road.   Attendees are asked to bring a lawn chair and a potluck dish (no pre-packaged lettuce ingredients due to the recent recalls). Lemonade and iced tea will be provided, along with paper…

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Hart PD news, published July 30, 2026

July 30, 2026

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department. Thursday, July 23, 2026: 12:31 a.m., criminal sexual conduct investigation, City of Hart. 7:23 p.m., noise complaint, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. Saturday, July 25, 2026: 12:19 a.m., alarm activation, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 9:43 a.m., found property, 400 block of Hart Street,…

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