HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Carson William Bercot, 26, pleaded guilty Dec. 15, 2025 to delivery/manufacture of a schedule 1-3 drug and was sentenced Feb. 9, 2026 to two days in jail with credit for two days served; one year probation; and $458 in fines and costs. One count…
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: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026: 10:08 a.m., found property, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 2:32 p.m., mental health complaint, 100 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 7:53 p.m., peacekeeping, 300…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s employees recently raised $13,766.23 for United Way chapters within its service area. The funds were distributed to the following United Way chapters: United Way of Mason County: $8,005.13 United Way of the Lakeshore: $1,866.00 United Way of Southeastern Michigan: $1,470.10 United Way of Northwest Michigan: $1,278.00 United Way of Manistee County: $1,147.00 “Your generosity made…
A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for several west and central Michigan counties — including Oceana and Mason counties — is in effect until 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Expect mixed precipitation with total snow accumulation of 2-4 inches and ice accumulation around a light glaze. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution…
SHELBY — Two Shelby State Bank employees — Melissa Harris and Tracy Wimpee — have been promoted to branch managers, the bank recently announced. Harris was promoted to branch manager of the Whitehall branch office. She began her career with Shelby State Bank as a business development specialist, overseeing key programs including SSB’s Elan credit card portfolio. “She will continue…
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