By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 42-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 11, for convictions of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and probation violation. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski ordered Robert Joe Smith II to serve concurrent terms of 18 months to 10 years with credit for 128 days served in jail and 17…
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, May 5, 2026: 9:30 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office) larceny of a 4-by-5 foot aluminum “No Trespassing” sign valued at $250, in the 5900 block of East Winter Road, Colfax Township. Wednesday, May…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — Marshville Dam Road between 64th and 56th avenues re-opened to traffic Saturday, May 9, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The stretch of road had been closed since April 20 due to a washout from heavy rains that caused flooding in Oceana County. _____________________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP…
HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging welcomed guests the Friday before Mother’s Day, May 8, to a free charming Ladies Tea celebrating the Victorian floral tradition of “tussie mussies.” Led by Program Director Bradley Youngstrom, the event highlighted the history and symbolism behind tussie mussies — small Victorian bouquets carefully arranged to communicate sentiments through flowers. Drawing from…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on felony charges: Derek William Millis, 44, of Muskegon, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Feb. 2, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $1,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: May 26 at 1 p.m. Chelsea Marie Gardner, 28, of Muskegon, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Jan. 30, 2026. Agency:…
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