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Police news, posted March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024

Police news, posted March 1, 2024 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: Monday, Feb. 26, 2024: 9:47 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), fraud involving a social security check of nearly $1,200, 7700 block of West Hayes Road, Benona Township. 5:30…

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Police seek public’s help to find fleeing driver who crashed

March 1, 2024

Police seek public’s help to find fleeing driver who crashed The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male driver of a 2004 Buick Park Avenue that fled from a deputy early Friday morning, March 1,…

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Mr. B’s trio to perform March 10 in Hart

February 28, 2024

Mr. B’s trio to perform March 10 in Hart HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series continues its 2023-2024 season Sunday, March 10, when it presents Mr. B’s trio in concert beginning at 3 p.m.  The concert will take place in Hart Public Schools Auditorium located in the middle school at 308 W. Johnson St. Tickets for $15 are…

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Fatal fire originated in kitchen of upstairs apartment

February 28, 2024

Fatal fire originated in kitchen of upstairs apartment  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — The apartment fire earlier this month that killed Erasmo Valencia, 38, originated in the kitchen of his upstairs apartment, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. “The investigation on the fire on Michigan Avenue is complete,” said Chief White. “They were able to determine the area…

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Trump nearly triples Biden votes in Oceana County primary

February 28, 2024

Trump nearly triples Biden votes in Oceana County primary HART — Republican candidate Donald Trump gained the most votes by a large margin among Oceana County voters in the Michigan primary election Tuesday, Feb. 27, according to unofficial results from the Oceana County Clerk’s Office. Out of 4,081 Republican votes cast, Trump totaled 2,976, with Nikki Haley gaining 909. President…

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