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Closings and cancellations for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

February 9, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025: Hesperia Community Schools — due to illness Walkerville Public Schools — scheduled day off Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local news. The…

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Winter weather advisory issued

February 7, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect beginning Saturday, Feb. 8, at 7 a.m. until Sunday, Feb. 9, at 7 a.m. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches are expected. “Heaviest snow will be Saturday afternoon, which could cause snow-covered roads with rapidly changing conditions especially along the US 10 corridor,” states…

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Hart High School honor roll

February 7, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The following are Hart High School students named to the honor roll for marking period 2: High Honors Seniors  Devyn Lynn Adams Brianna Marie Arjona Joseph John Bizon Rhylly J-Lynn Brown Brooklyn Ava Carter Nora Jane Chickering Brody Lennon Clark Aiden Delos Coker…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 7, 2025

February 7, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Shawn Michael Bliss, 35, of Ravenna; third-offense operating while intoxicated. Preliminary exam: Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. – Gilberto Miguel Colon, 28, of Hart; assault by strangulation. Preliminary exam: Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. – Shannon Marie Horness, 54, of Norton Shores; methamphetamine possession. Preliminary…

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79th District Court sentences, published Feb. 7, 2025

February 7, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Casey Ray Conklin, 21, of Hart, pleaded guilty Feb. 4 to a misdemeanor of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 93 days served. The court waived all fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). One…

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