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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Oct. 23, 2026

October 23, 2026

HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Brittany Elizabeth Crawford, year of birth 1993*, possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams and possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams. Offense date: Aug. 24, 2026. Bail $10,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: Nov. 3 at 1 p.m.…

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Dense fog advisory in effect until 10 a.m. Friday

October 23, 2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a dense fog advisory for Oceana, Mason, Clare and Osceola counties until 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Visibility will be ¼ mile or less in dense fog, making driving conditions hazardous. Slow down, use your low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. ______________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage…

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HPD news, published Oct. 22, 2026

October 22, 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, Oct. 15, 2026: 6:02 p.m., parking complaint, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 16, 2026: 8:35 a.m., motorist assist, 100 block of Riverside Drive, City of Hart. 12:30…

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City of Hart voters to consider public safety millage Nov. 3

October 22, 2026

HART – City of Hart voters will consider a proposed 2-mill public safety millage during the Nov. 3 general election. The proposal would authorize an additional property tax levy for four years, beginning in 2027 and continuing through 2030. “The city has not requested a millage increase since 2002,” states a press release from the City of Hart. “Over the…

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Man allegedly damages DHHS entry door

October 22, 2026

HART — A 33-year-old Norton Shores man who was apparently angry for not receiving a gas card from the Department of Health and Human Services staff allegedly slammed the government office’s front entrance door so hard Friday, Oct. 16, that it caused $500 in damages. The incident occurred after staff told the man that they could not release his girlfriend’s…

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