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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 4, 2026

February 4, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jason Garth Spoelholf, 28, of Bitely, two counts of possession of firearms by a prohibited person, one count of possession of ammunition by a prohibited person and one count of felony firearm. Offense date: Feb. 1, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10…

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Police news, published Feb. 3, 2026

February 3, 2026

The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026: 8 p.m., larceny of a chainsaw valued at $200 and bolt cutters valued at $50, in the 8900 block of West Silver Lake Road, Golden Township. Friday, Jan. 30, 2026: 10:58 p.m., a 44-year-old Rothbury man was arrested on outstanding warrants, and methamphetamine possession charges…

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Silver Lake man uncovers what could be human bones

February 2, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A Silver Lake area man discovered what could possibly be the remains of a Native American from centuries ago while cleaning out his garage. After finding an old beer box in his garage that contained what was originally thought to just be pottery that his late parents found in Lake Michigan in the…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Feb. 2, 2026

February 2, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Derrick DaWayne Speech, 37, pleaded no contest Dec. 15, 2025 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced Feb. 2, 2026 to five months in jail and $398 in fines and costs. – Paulette Jean Moon, 61, pleaded guilty Dec. 8, 2025 to third-offense operating…

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Freezing drizzle forecast prompts winter weather advisory

February 2, 2026

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect for a large portion of west and central Michigan — including Oceana and Mason counties — until 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. Areas of freezing drizzle are expected with a light glaze of ice accumulation. Plan on slippery roads.  “Freezing drizzle may end earlier or linger longer…

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