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Police news, published Aug. 28, 2025

August 28, 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, Aug. 25, 2025: 2:58 p.m., assault, no arrest, 5700 block of West Sixth Street, Village of Mears. 9:08 p.m., a 57-year-old Hart man was arrested for assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, 5700 block of…

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Oceana Democrats host Fall Friend-Raiser Sept. 2

August 28, 2025

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Everyone is invited to the annual Oceana County Democrats 2025 Fall Friend-Raiser set for Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 6-8 p.m. at Cherry Point Farm and Market, 9600 W. Buchanan Rd. The theme of this year’s event is “Just Desserts,” where the group will serve the “Best Cherry Pie You’ve Ever Eaten.” Keynote speaker will be Bryan Berghoef,…

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News alert: Golf cart crash in Pentwater Township

August 27, 2025

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a golf cart crash on Hilltop Court Wednesday, Aug. 27, around 5:15 p.m. According to dispatch information, a 72-year-old man was unresponsive.

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The Artificery & Merchantpunk Trading Co. opens in Hart

August 27, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Adam Perysian has turned his creative passion into a unique business, The Artificery & Merchantpunk Trading Co. The new store recently opened for business in downtown Hart about a month ago. Located at 208 Washington St., the shop is situated next door to the Smith & Eddy Insurance office and across the street…

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Hart police seek public’s help in identifying individuals in fraud case 

August 27, 2025

HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a fraud case and is seeking the public’s help in identifying individuals in several photographs. HPD posted the photos Wednesday, Aug. 27, on the department’s Facebook page, stating: *****ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY***** The Hart Police Department is currently investigating a fraud complaint. The department is attempting to identify the individuals in the below…

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