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Men caught stealing fruit return to pay farmer

September 23, 2025

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Two men who allegedly stole fruit from a fruit stand returned and paid the farmer, resulting in no charges being pressed against the suspects, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The men were observed in a white pickup truck with a trailer stealing $75 worth of fruit in the 900 block of South 32nd Avenue Saturday, Sept.…

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Hart High School celebrates homecoming next week

September 23, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.    HART — Hart High School’s homecoming events will kick off Sunday, Sept, 28, with the annual powderpuff games starting at 6 p.m. at the football field.  The homecoming theme this year is “Around the World.”  Spirit week will begin Monday, Sept. 29, when students will…

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Shelby completes major road improvements

September 23, 2025

SHELBY — The Village of Shelby announced that over 10 miles of road work have been completed in two years, covering more than 70 percent of the village’s entire road network. “As the 2025 road construction season comes to a close, the Shelby community is proud to reflect on the remarkable progress made in improving the quality and durability of…

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US 31 lane closures in effect near Shelby

September 23, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work are in effect until 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, on northbound US 31 between Shelby and Pierce roads, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. _____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to…

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Police news, published Sept. 23, 2025

September 23, 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, Sept. 17, 2025: 3:20 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 41-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a warrant, US 31 near M 20, Shelby Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail.  12:07…

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