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Police news, published Jan. 26, 2026

January 26, 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, Jan. 20, 2026: 9:51 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 42-year-old New Era man was arrested for domestic violence, 5300 block of South Oceana Drive, Grant Township. He was lodged in the Oceana…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 26, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for west Michigan — including Oceana and Mason counties — beginning at midnight Monday, Jan. 26, through 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27. Expect total snow accumulation between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow and…

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We need your help

January 25, 2026

Folks, we really need your help. We are asking for you to make a small monthly investment in order for us to continue to provide you with local news and sports coverage. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are news services that operate with only two full time staff members. Two people cover the news and local sports of…

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HPD news, published Jan. 23, 2026

January 23, 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, Jan. 15, 2026: 2:43 a.m., wellbeing check, 600 block of State Street, City of Hart. 10:19 a.m., suspicious situation, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 6:46 p.m., a 49-year-old…

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Traffic alert: US 31 closed near county line

January 23, 2026

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — The southbound lane of US 31 freeway near the Mason-Oceana county line was closed Friday, Jan. 23, at 1:15 p.m. due to a vehicle crash.

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