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Sheriff’s report

November 26, 2025

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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025: 11:07 a.m., malicious destruction of property, 8500 block of West Stone Road, Benona Township. 7:59 p.m.,  attempted fraud, 2400 block of North 56th Avenue, Golden Township. Wednesday, Nov.…

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Saxophone quartet to perform in Hart Dec. 5

November 26, 2025

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present the Sinta Quartet Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools auditorium, located in the Hart Middle School. “Virtuosic to the core” (Textura) and hailed as “a tight-knit ensemble exploding with power and virtuosity” (Boston Musical Intelligencer), the Sinta Quartet is on a mission to bring the…

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HPD news, published Nov. 26, 2025

November 26, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025: 12:42 p.m., found property, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 4:30 p.m., animal complaint, 800 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 5:50 p.m., general assistance, 400…

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Winter storm warning issued

November 25, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm warning for Oceana, Mason, Newaygo and Mecosta counties beginning Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 7 a.m. until Thursday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 2 and 7 inches and winds gusting at 45-55 mph. “Visibilities may drop below 1/4…

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Couple charged with child abuse in connection to baby’s death

November 25, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 27-year-old mother and her 34-year-old boyfriend are charged with multiple counts of child abuse in connection to the death of her son, 7-month-old Maverick Lyle Bouck.  Elizabeth LynnLanor Hogan and Devin Austin Brown-Fowler, who both have the same Hartford, Mich. address, are each charged with one count of second-degree child abuse, third-degree…

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