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Larceny theft investigations top police activity

May 11, 2026

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: Tuesday, May 5, 2026: 9:30 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office) larceny of a 4-by-5 foot aluminum “No Trespassing” sign valued at $250, in the 5900 block of East Winter Road, Colfax Township. Wednesday, May…

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Marshville Dam Road re-opens

May 11, 2026

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Marshville Dam Road between 64th and 56th avenues re-opened to traffic Saturday, May 9, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The stretch of road had been closed since April 20 due to a washout from heavy rains that caused flooding in Oceana County. _____________________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP…

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OCCOA Ladies Tea focuses on flowers

May 11, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging welcomed guests the Friday before Mother’s Day, May 8, to a free charming Ladies Tea celebrating the Victorian floral tradition of “tussie mussies.” Led by Program Director Bradley Youngstrom, the event highlighted the history and symbolism behind tussie mussies — small Victorian bouquets carefully arranged to communicate sentiments through flowers. Drawing from…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on felony charges: Derek William Millis, 44, of Muskegon, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Feb. 2, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $1,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: May 26 at 1 p.m. Chelsea Marie Gardner, 28, of Muskegon, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Jan. 30, 2026. Agency:…

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HPD news, published May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 30, 2026: 4:52 a.m., malicious destruction of property, State Street and Wigton streets, City of Hart. 11 a.m., family trouble, 100 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 5:20 p.m., wellbeing…

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