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Passengers not wearing seat belts injured in minivan crash

August 1, 2024

COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Two passengers in a minivan were injured in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday, July 30, at 4:20 p.m. on East Madison Road near 168th Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The driver, who is a 25-year-old Hart man, was cited for driving without a license, according to the report. The man was driving a…

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Oceana County Sheriff’s Office hosts National Night Out Aug. 6

August 1, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is hosting the inaugural National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 4-8 p.m. at Shelby Township Community Park on West Buchanan Road. “Everyone is invited to this event,” stated Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. “Come to meet, engage and interact with our public safety personnel.” “National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that…

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HPD report, posted Aug. 1, 2024

August 1, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 18, 2024: 12:29 a.m., mental health complaint, 300 block of North Griswold Street, City of Hart. 4:50 a.m., assist the Hart Area Fire Department, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 9:51 a.m., found property, 500 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 10:19 a.m., suspicious…

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High-tech high school

July 31, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  HART — When Hart High School students return to classes Sept. 3, they will be amazed by a massive 8.5-by-16 foot LED wall in the gym. In addition to the huge one on the east side of the gym, there…

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Shelby Road is back open

July 30, 2024

SHELBY — A major road construction project that began at the start of summer is now complete. The Oceana County Road Commission announced Tuesday, July 30, that the Shelby Road construction project is done. “Shelby Road from 64th Avenue to Michigan Avenue/Oceana Drive is open,” states an OCRC notice. “The US 31 north and southbound ramps are also open.” __________________________________________…

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