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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 3, 2026

January 3, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Mercedes Laverle Crothers, 19, of Shelby, first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), fourth-degree CSC and accosting children for immoral purposes. Offense date: Dec. 1, 2025. Preliminary exam: Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. Bail: $50,000/cash. – Aaron Carlisle Kelly, 46, of Paris, Mich., felony charges of possession…

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HPD report, published Jan. 2, 2026

January 2, 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, Dec. 25, 2025: 11:57 a.m., assist the Hart Area Fire Department, 500 block of Water Street, City of Hart. 5:40 p.m., motorist assist, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 5:59…

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Man who stole vehicle from crash scene arrested after 3-county pursuit

December 31, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Oceana County  — A 39-year-old South Boardman man was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 31, following a vehicle chase, after he allegedly stole a vehicle from a Manistee County crash scene. The chain of events began about 10:39 a.m. on US 31 near Fox Farm Road in Filer Township when three vehicles were involved in a crash. The crash involved…

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Recent births, published Dec. 31, 2025

December 31, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Senna Rose Marins de Oliveira, the daughter of Madison Davis and Halleck Lucas de Oliveira of Shelby, was born on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Bentley Alan Evans, the son of Daisy and Andrew Evans of Bear Lake,…

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Winter weather advisory in effect through Thursday morning

December 30, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Oceana and Mason, are included in a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service, which remains in effect until Thursday, Jan. 1, at 7 a.m. Snow accumulation of 3-6 inches is expected. “Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on Wednesday could lead to blowing snow and poor visibility at…

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