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Church members, police meet to focus on safety 

March 16, 2026

SHELBY — Approximately 65 people representing about 25 different Oceana County churches and several local police officers attended the Oceana County Church Safety Network kick-off meeting at Shelby Road Baptist Church, March 9. The meeting opened with a video outlining why it is necessary for rural churches to take necessary steps to ensure congregant safety, said Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan…

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Sheriff’s report, published March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

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: Tuesday, March 10, 2026: 3:05 a.m., a 46-year-old Twin Lake man was arrested on a warrant, Wesco, Village of Rothbury. A charge of methamphetamine possession is pending lab results of the substance.…

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HPD news, published March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

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, March 5, 2026: 3:41 a.m., suspicious situation, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. Friday, March 6, 2026: 12:04 a.m., traffic hazard, 72nd Avenue and Polk Road, City of Hart. 2:27…

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Scam targets sex offender registrants

March 16, 2026

HART — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is warning residents that there is a phone scam targeting sex offender registrants. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office notified residents of a similar scam last August. The caller is claiming to be ‘Trooper Callahan,’ who does not exist, said MSP Sgt. Cuevas. “He is claiming to be assigned to the…

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Police news, published March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, March 4, 2026: 12:22 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 24-year-old New Era man was cited for driving while license revoked, Elm and Ray Streets, Village of New Era. Friday, March 6, 2026:…

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