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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Sept. 16, 2026

September 16, 2026

HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Randi Alexis Shiley, 22, delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy and delivery manufacture of a schedule 1-3 drug. Offense date: June 25, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Preliminary exam: Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. Jeremy Frank King, 45, larceny by conversion $1,000-$20,000. Offense date: Aug.…

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Shelby man arrested following ‘burglary in progress’ call

September 16, 2026

BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post following a “burglary in progress” call to the 4000 block of 64th Avenue Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 3:23 p.m., according to D/Sgt. Michael Cuevas. Jeffrey Allen Boyette was arrested on a felony charge of breaking and entering a building with intent, according…

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Troopers busy with warrant arrests

September 16, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police, which covers a four-county area also including Mason, Newaygo and Lake counties: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026: 12:30 p.m., a 22-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for domestic…

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Police continue to investigate fatal crash

September 15, 2026

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police from the Hart post continue to investigate a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 27-year-old Pentwater man, Sept. 2. Bradley Alan Kaminski was the sole occupant in a vehicle that hit a tree in the 4000 block of Washington Road, said MSP D/Sgt Michael Cuevas. The crash occurred some time between 10:20…

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Teacher grant applications open through Sept. 30 

September 15, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY – As the new school year begins, the Oceana Community Foundation has announced that applications are open for its annual Teacher Mini-Grants Program through Sept. 30. Funded through the foundation’s Youth Advisory Council and community partners, the grants provide up to $250 to help public and private school teachers and counselors throughout Oceana County bring creative ideas to…

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