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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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News alert: Jack-knifed semi on US 31

December 29, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to US 31 near mile marker 143 for a jack-knifed semi truck Monday. Dec. 29, shortly after 11 a.m. The semi was facing southbound in the northbound lane, according to dispatch information. Northbound US 31 was closed at M 20 due to the crash, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. ____________________ Please…

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Police news, published Dec. 22, 2025

December 22, 2025

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, Dec. 17, 2025: 10:56 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 46-year-old Idlewild man was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs, carrying a concealed weapon, drug possession, operating without insurance and operating…

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Hart PD news, published Dec. 22, 2025

December 22, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025: 12:40 a.m., found property, 200 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 8:30 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 5:32 p.m., general assistance, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 6:45 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, West Main…

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Porch pirate steals Christmas stars

December 15, 2025

BENONA TOWNSHIP — A porch pirate or pirates stole Amazon packages that were delivered to a residence in the 7200 block of West Grant Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The theft was reported Monday, Dec. 8, at 9:38 a.m. Two lighted Christmas tree stars valued at $120 were stolen. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive…

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