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New sign debuts.

January 8, 2016
New sign debuts.

HART — The City of Hart and the Hart Area Public Library joined forces to purchase a new $26,000 digital sign in front of the library and city hall. The electronic messaging center replaces the previous out-dated sign, which was dismantled, said City Manager Stan Rickard. The sign provides updated information about community events. It was installed Dec. 30, Rickard…

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78th District Court arraignments.

January 8, 2016
78th District Court arraignments.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felony – Michael Scott Barefoot, 34, of 6018 S. 90th Ave., New Era; Dec. 9; Michigan State Police (MSP); possession of analogues. Preliminary conference: Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent cash. Misdemeanors – Steven Joseph Mixter, 18, of…

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78th District Court sentencings.

January 8, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Joshua Lamont Moore, 30, of 415 Hart St., Hart, was found guilty Jan. 4 of disorderly person – jostling and sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; and $450 in fines and…

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Crashes keep police busy.

January 8, 2016
Crashes keep police busy.

The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2016: – 6:40 p.m., two-car accident with minor injuries, Madison and 160th Ave., Colfax Township. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2016: – 7:30 a.m., car/deer crash, Garfield and 176th Ave., Newfield Township. – 8 a.m., a 40-year-old Hart man was cited for…

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Attempted armed robber flees.

January 8, 2016

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Police are looking for a suspect who fled the Mitt Stop gas station, formerly the Clark station, at 289 S. State St., Thursday night, Jan. 7, after attempting to rob it, said Acting Shelby Police Chief Terry Tenbrink. The suspect is described as a white male who is approximately 5’5” tall; approximately 30…

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