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79th District Court arraignments, published April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jeffrey Scott Barrett, 42, of Gwinn, Michigan; four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of first-degree child abuse. Preliminary exam: May 6 at 1 p.m.  – Chas William Carr, Jr., 64, of Walkerville; second-degree CSC. Preliminary exam: May 13 at 1…

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HPD news, published April 25, 2025

April 25, 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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 17, 2025: 9:30 a.m., parking complaint, 700 block of State Street, City of Hart. 3:48 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 6:26 p.m., medical assist,…

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Exploring nature’s wonders through the eyes of a child

April 24, 2025

Article and photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — The Oceana Conservation District’s Knee-High Naturalists program instills in its preschool participants an appreciation of nature and its many wonders. Youngsters enthusiastically explore the beauty of Doolittle County Park at a forest school led by Oceana Conservation District Educator Kari Wilson who the young children affectionately call “Kiki.” During…

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News alert: Crash on Grant Road

April 24, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to West Grant Road near South 88th Avenue Thursday, April 24, at 9 a.m. for a vehicle crash. It was reported that a 29-year-old woman suffered a leg injury. ______________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…

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Portion of Madison Road closed daily for maintenance

April 24, 2025

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Madison Road from Oceana Drive to 88th Avenue will be closed daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for maintenance beginning Thursday, April 24, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road closure will continue until further notice. Local residents will be able to access their homes. ________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and…

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