HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Derrick DaWayne Speech, 37, pleaded no contest Dec. 15, 2025 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced Feb. 2, 2026 to five months in jail and $398 in fines and costs. – Paulette Jean Moon, 61, pleaded guilty Dec. 8, 2025 to third-offense operating…
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect for a large portion of west and central Michigan — including Oceana and Mason counties — until 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. Areas of freezing drizzle are expected with a light glaze of ice accumulation. Plan on slippery roads. “Freezing drizzle may end earlier or linger longer…
HART — Despite the wintery weather conditions, over 70 people attended Oceana County Council on Aging’s first of two “Dinners around the World” event Saturday, Jan. 24. Diners feasted on a multi-course meal featuring food from India. The menu offered familiar dishes like butter chicken and new flavors, like rice pudding made with saffron, cardamom and pistachios. Guests enjoyed the…
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, Jan. 22, 2026: 8:20 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 11:03 a.m., open burning, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. Friday, Jan. 23,…
Tom Fox and Dale Burmeister honored for 50 years of service SHELBY — Shelby Optimist Club members take a pledge to support youth activities and organizations throughout Oceana County. The Sportsman’s Banquet, the club’s major fundraiser that took place Jan. 21, not only helped to fulfill that pledge, but also showed the community’s eagerness to support the club’s worthy cause. …
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