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79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 17, 2023

October 17, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 17, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Derek A. Blauwkamp, 27, of 2578 Spring Crt., Zeeland; third-offense operating while intoxicated. Preliminary exam: Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. Bail: $750/cash. Joshua Martin Phillips, 39, of 696 W. Forrest St., Muskegon; bringing contraband…

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Drunk driving, retail fraud arrests top police activity

October 16, 2023

Drunk driving, retail fraud arrests top police activity 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: Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023: 12:21 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 22-year-old New Era man was arrested for retail fraud, Wesco, Village of New Era. The…

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Police seek public’s help in finding man who allegedly hit gas pump

October 16, 2023

Police seek public’s help in finding man who allegedly hit gas pump WALKERVILLE — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a “person of interest” allegedly involved in hitting a gas pump with a pickup truck at the Walkerville KwikMart Friday, Oct. 13, around 3 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man…

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HPD news, Oct. 13, 2023

October 13, 2023

HPD news, Oct. 13, 2023 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, Oct. 5, 2023: 2:22 a.m., motorist assist, Polk Road and State Street, City of Hart. 9:44 a.m., wellbeing check, 400 block of State Street, City of Hart.…

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First Baptist Church hosts First Responder Appreciation Breakfast

October 13, 2023

First Baptist Church hosts First Responder Appreciation Breakfast HART — First Baptist Church of Hart is hosting a First Responder Appreciation Breakfast Saturday, Oct. 28, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The free breakfast is open for all first responders throughout Oceana County. “We welcome those who are willing to sacrificially serve our community to stop; grab a bite to eat;…

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