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HPD report, published April 3, 2025

April 3, 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, March 27, 2025: 6:10 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. Friday, March 28, 2025: 3:26 a.m., wellbeing check, 500 block of Church Street, City of Hart.…

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Ehud Asherie Swing Quartet to perform in Hart April 11

April 3, 2025

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present the Ehud Asherie Swing Quartet in concert Friday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium.  Tickets are available at the door or at hartseries.org. Largely self-taught, or rather, “old-schooled,” Asherie learned…

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116th Ave. in Ferry closed for road work Thursday

April 3, 2025

FERRY TOWNSHIP — A section of 116th Avenue between Baseline and Dead End (Warren) roads is closed Thursday, April 3, until 4 p.m. for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission  “116th Ave will be closed just east of Baseline Road,” states OCRC.…

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Teen, law enforcement officers help save judge’s life

April 2, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Quick thinking by a teenaged passerby, Michigan State Police officers and a Mason County sheriff’s deputy saved the life…

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Spring storm knocking down power lines

April 2, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — Reports are coming in of downed power lines in the county due to thunderstorms rolling through the area Wednesday, April 2. Follow these tips regarding downed lines…

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Seasonal weight, speed restrictions to be lifted April 7

April 2, 2025

HART — Seasonal weight and speed restrictions will be lifted Monday, April 7, at 6 a.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The restrictions went into effect Feb. 28.…

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Police news, published April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post Tuesday, April…

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Right to Life Oratory Contest winners announced

April 2, 2025

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Ludington High School senior Nadia Grierson was the winner of the annual Right to Life Oratory Contest hosted by Mason, Oceana, and Manistee counties Right…

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Police news, published April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post Monday, March…

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No fooling — snow, freezing rain, 70 mph winds, tornadoes possible 

April 1, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — No, this is not an April Fools’ joke — the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids is predicting a messy mix of severe weather beginning Tuesday evening,…

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Dunes open for the season Tuesday

March 31, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The only place of its kind in the US east of the Mississippi River, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes open for the…

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Man expected to make full recovery after accidental shooting

March 31, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Shelby man is expected to make a full…

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Watch for lane closures on southbound US 31 near New Era Tuesday

March 31, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Intermittent lane closures for road work are scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on southbound US 31 at West Park Road, according…

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Pigs euthanized due to barn fire

March 31, 2025

TROY TOWNSHIP, Newaygo County — Several pigs had to be euthanized following a pig barn fire at Jack Pine Farms Friday evening, March 28. Eight fire departments from Oceana and…

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Employment: Internal Services Clerk

March 30, 2025

Employment: Internal Services Clerk The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a full-time Internal Services Clerk. Duties include answering phones, interacting with the public, preparing reports, processing payroll, preparing…

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News alert: Crash on US 31 in Shelby

March 29, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to southbound US 31 near Shelby Road for a “truck on its side in the roadway” Saturday, March 29, shortly before 9 p.m.…

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Deputy saves man from burning house

March 28, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — An Oceana County sheriff’s deputy saved a bedridden man from a burning house Thursday night, March 27, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig…

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79th District Court arraignments, published March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Brandon Leon Salazar, 27, of 213 N. 61st Ave., Shelby; assault with intent to do…

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Police news, published March 28, 2025

March 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: Tuesday, March…

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Recent births, published March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Lilah Mae Milbocker, the daughter of Julia and…

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Final call for church property development proposals

March 27, 2025

Selected applicant will have opportunity to purchase the property for $1 HART – The Hart Tax Increment Finance Authority is issuing a final call for visionary proposals for its redevelopment…

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