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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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No injuries reported in semi crash on US 31

December 30, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — No one was injured after a semi truck jack-knifed on northbound US 31 during a winter storm Monday, Dec. 29, near M 20, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report., A 33-year-old Mount Pleasant man was driving a 2021 Kenworth T680 “when he lost control of the semi,” states the report. “The semi turned sideways,…

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Frozen Tinman Golf Outing set for Jan. 31

December 30, 2025

HART — Gear up for a fun and unique event Saturday, Jan. 31, during the fourth annual Frozen Tinman Golf Outing. “Bundle up, grab your clubs, and enjoy a winter round that’s become a Hart favorite,” states a press release from the ​​Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team (HEART). The outing takes place at the City of Hart irrigation property at…

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OWI, revoked license arrests top police activity

December 29, 2025

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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Dec. 22, 2025: 9:51 p.m., a 38-year-old Beulah man was arrested for second-offense driving while license revoked following a traffic stop, Winston Road near US 31, Grant Township. He was lodged…

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Woman assaulted while cleaning bathrooms at rest area 

December 29, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Twin Lake woman was assaulted by a 31-year-old Hinesville, Ga. man Sunday afternoon, Dec. 29, at the Rothbury rest area on US 31, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The woman was working at the rest area, cleaning the bathrooms, when the assault occurred, said Sheriff Mast. She was transported to Trinity Health Muskegon…

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