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Many crashes over the snowy weekend

November 17, 2014
Many crashes over the snowy weekend

HART — Michigan State Police troopers handled five separate vehicle crashes over the weekend, which brought Oceana County drivers their first taste of winter driving in many months. Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 – 7:35 a.m., one-car property damage accident, Stony Lake Rd. and 44th Ave., Claybanks Twp. – 4 p.m., malicious destruction of property, cottage siding damaged, 2000 block of…

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4 ½ pounds of pot seized

November 15, 2014
4 ½ pounds of pot seized

BROOKS TWP (Newaygo Co.) — State police troopers discovered four and a half pounds of marijuana at a residence Saturday, Nov. 15, while investigating an assault complaint, according to a press release issued by MSP. “A 55-year-old Newaygo County man has been arrested by troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hart post, for domestic violence and possession with intent to…

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$4.5 million rail trail rebuild project to start in May

November 15, 2014
$4.5 million rail trail rebuild project to start in May

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. WHITEHALL — Over 30 officials representing roughly 20 different organizations recently heard about an ambitious $4.5 million project to rebuild the 22-mile William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail this summer. Representatives from the Michigan DNR, City of Hart, City of Montague, Oceana County Parks and Recreation, West Shore Snow Council, DTE, Hart Main Street, Hart Township,…

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Amended sentences yield jail terms

November 15, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Two defendants convicted of drug charges in 27th Circuit Court last September were sent to jail Monday, Nov. 10, after receiving amended sentences. – John Thomas Pinion, 29, of 589 S. Schenley St., Youngstown, Ohio, was found guilty Sept. 29 of controlled substance, possession of a non-narcotic. He received an amended sentence of…

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School district asks for bond issue input

November 14, 2014
School district asks for bond issue input

HART — Superintendent Mark Platt is seeking community input regarding a bond issue for school building improvements. Deadline is Monday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. This is a special message from Hart Public Schools.  Over the past several months Hart Public Schools has been discussing a possible bond issue with the primary focus being on the high school.  Hart Public…

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