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Oceana County at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County seat
- Hart
- Population
- 26,659
- Area
- 1,306 sq mi
- Founded
- 1831
- Cities and towns
- 7
Oceana County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Oceana County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement across Oceana County, particularly in unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. In addition to Oceana County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Oceana County. These departments coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and emergencies, making sure of full coverage and response throughout Oceana County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Oceana County Sheriff's Office, located at 100 State Street in Hart, Michigan 49420, is the primary law enforcement agency for Oceana County. Oceana County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses inmates and provides an online inmate roster that can be accessed through Oceana County website or by calling the jail directly at the main Sheriff's Office number.
Criminal Records. These records are maintained by various agencies, including the Sheriff's Office and local police departments.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Oceana County are maintained by Oceana County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the procedures outlined under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing residents to find information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Oceana County are taken and retained by Oceana County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These images are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office, either online or by request.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Oceana County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Oceana County
- Old mine sites
- 4
- Past producers, now closed
- 4
- Producing when recorded
- 7
- Main minerals
- Fire Clay (Refractory); construction sand and gravel
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 89
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, sand pit, clay pit, borrow pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1983 to 1987
- Records behind them
- 101 records for 100 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 11 mine sites inside the county: 4 past producers, now closed, 7 sites producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 89 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Fire Clay (Refractory); construction sand and gravel.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. GeoWebFace shows historic mining sites as points; no agency page with underground workings outlines was found, and the OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds Michigan maps.
Michigan mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Oceana County (11 shown, 89 unnamed on the map)
- Hart Clay PitFire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer | Surface
- Pentwater E.Lowlands Clay PitFire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer | Surface
- Silver LakeFire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer | Surface
- Beckman PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- Hart Packing Company PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Oceana Co Rd CommSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Oceana County Road Commission PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Oceana County Road Commission PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Oceana County Road Commission PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Syers PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Wambaugh PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
Michigan abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
Labor Department file
Wage and hour cases in Oceana County
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 47 investigations in Oceana County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $382,115 in back wages agreed for 271 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.
- Investigations closed
- 47
- Back wages agreed
- $382,115
- Workers due back wages
- 271
- Civil money penalties
- $28,078
- Employers on the record
- 34
| Employer | City | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double JJ Resort Ranch, Inc. | Rothbury | 1 | $299,000 | 0 |
| Todd Greiner | Hart | 1 | $33,365 | 106 |
| Fessenden AFC Home | Hart | 1 | $13,894 | 6 |
| Golden Hart Fruit Farms, LLC | Hart | 1 | $6,300 | 45 |
| Greiner's Green Acres Farms, Inc. | Hart | 1 | $4,372 | 0 |
| William Burmeister Farms | Shelby | 1 | $4,364 | 12 |
| Silver Scoops | Mears | 1 | $3,673 | 12 |
| Jtrt LLC | Pentwater | 1 | $3,280 | 14 |
| Purpose Point Harvesting, LLC | Mears | 2 | $2,095 | 55 |
| One Sip at a Time LLC | New Era | 1 | $1,060 | 5 |
| Hegg's Furniture, Inc. | Hart | 2 | $989 | 1 |
| Antler Bar Amusements LLC. | Rothbury | 1 | $781 | 1 |
| SLWD, LLC | Mears | 1 | $325 | 6 |
| Northern Home Care, Inc. | Pentwater | 1 | $298 | 1 |
| Hallack Contracting, Inc. | Hart | 1 | $72 | 2 |
| Todd Greiner Farms | Hart | 1 | $33 | 1 |
| Dillingham Farms, Inc. | Hart | 4 | $0 | 0 |
| Todd Greiner Farms Packing, LLC | Hart | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| Kurdziel Iron of Rothbury, Inc. | Rothbury | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Cherry Hill Supermarket, Inc. | Shelby | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Hart Freeze Pack, L.L.C. | Hart | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Ray & Eileen Selig | Shelby | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Wheeler Farms, Inc. | Hart | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Greiner's Green Acre Farms Inc. | Hart | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Hart Produce Company, Inc. | Hart | 1 | $0 | 0 |
The 25 employers with the most back wages agreed, of 34 on the Oceana County record; 11 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record here. The 9 more with smaller records are on the Michigan wage theft records page, whose search answers for every employer in the state.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Oceana County, Michigan?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Oceana County Sheriff or a city police department in Oceana County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Oceana County, Michigan?
The Michigan criminal history record comes from the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. Name search online through the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT); fingerprint searches only where a state or federal law, executive order or rule requires one. Fee: $10.00 for a name based criminal record check (MCL 28.273).
How can I look up sex offenders in Oceana County, Michigan?
Search the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (Michigan State Police), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Oceana County, Michigan?
Register with the city or township clerk or through the Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. Same day registration: yes. With 15 or more days before an election you can register online, by mail or in person; within 14 days and on Election Day, only in person at your local clerk's office with proof of residency.
How do I look up property records in Oceana County, Michigan?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Oceana County are kept by the Oceana County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the city or township assessor, and tax bills come from the city or township treasurer; taxes unpaid on March 1 go to the county treasurer as delinquent. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Oceana County, Michigan?
Certified birth and death certificates for Michigan come from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics. Copies of records may also be obtained from the County Clerk in the county where the event occurred. By mail with the signed application and a copy of ID, at the drop box in the lobby of 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, online or by phone through VitalChek, the only authorized online service provider, or in person by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fee: $34 search fee for a standard record ($14 online processing fee); $14.00 for one copy of your own birth record if you are 65 or older.
How do I find business license records in Oceana County, Michigan?
Business entity filings are searched with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division. Assumed names of sole proprietorships and co-partnership names are filed with the county clerk in each county where business is conducted.
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