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Bartender assaulted with brass knuckles

November 9, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WEARE TOWNSHIP — A female bartender was reportedly assaulted over the weekend by a woman with brass knuckles at Murphy’s Tavern, receiving several puncture wounds. “There has been no arrest made, and the investigation is ongoing,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast Monday morning, Nov. 9. “We do have a suspect, and we’re very likely…

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Woman injured when vehicle hits tree

November 9, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Rothbury woman was transported to an area hospital for a fractured wrist after the vehicle she was driving crashed into a tree on East Kent Road near 128th Avenue Sunday, Nov. 8, shortly after 2 a.m., said Oceana…

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Student removed from Walkerville school following threats

November 6, 2026

WALKERVILLE — A student at Walkerville Public Schools was removed from school Friday, Nov. 6, after reportedly making threats against the school community. According to a letter sent to parents by Interim Superintendent Scott Karaptian, Principal John Oleson was made aware of the threats Friday morning and immediately contacted law enforcement. Law enforcement officers responded to the school to investigate…

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MSP report, published Nov. 5, 2026

November 5, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, Oct. 26, 2026: 11:20 p.m., a 30-year-old Chicago man was cited for operating without insurance and operating without a license, US 31, Shelby Township. Wednesday, Oct. 28,…

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Hart PD busy with warrant, OWI arrests

November 5, 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, Oct. 29, 2026: 3:19 a.m., medical assist, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 9:19 a.m., motorist assist 200 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 10:13 a.m., assist to…

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