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Man sentenced to prison for CSC

December 1, 2023

Man sentenced to prison for CSC HART — A 21-year-old man was sentenced to three to 15 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 27, for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Jahvauntay James Starks pleaded “no contest” to the charge, Oct. 16. The sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl occurred Feb. 4, 2023 in…

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Pirates pumped about Hartbeat News

November 30, 2023

Pirates pumped about Hartbeat News Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — Hart High School launched its first media class this school year, and the 24 students enrolled in the class are getting a valuable hands-on lesson about the vital role media plays in our society.…

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HPD news, posted Nov. 30, 2023

November 30, 2023

HPD news, posted Nov. 30, 2023 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: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023: 2:50 p.m., illegal dumping, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 6:04 p.m., family issues, Polk Road and US 31 Expressway, City…

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‘We can build a snowman’

November 29, 2023

‘We can build a snowman’ By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — “In the meadow we can build a snowman, and we’ll pretend that he is Parson Brown” is a favorite lyric from the holiday song “Winter Wonderland.”  Did this popular tune inspire Sue Hopp to recently conduct a wooden snowman-making class at the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center for 15…

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Winter weather advisory begins this evening

November 27, 2023

Winter weather advisory begins this evening The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for several west Michigan counties, including Oceana County, from 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, until 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28. Impacted counties include Oceana, Mason, Lake, Allegan, Van Buren and Kalamazoo. Total snow accumulations of 2-5 inches are expected. “Plan on slippery road conditions,”…

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