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Pirates to celebrate Snowcoming this week

January 19, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The Hart High School Pirates are gearing up to celebrate Snowcoming during this snowy week. The Snowcoming dance is set for Friday, Jan. 23, following the varsity girls basketball game against Shelby. Immediately following the game, the Snowcoming court will be recognized, and…

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HPD news, published Jan. 19, 2026

January 19, 2026

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: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026: 9:44 a.m., threats complaint, 1000 block of Industrial Park Drive, City of Hart. 10 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. 12:20 p.m.,…

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News alert: snowmobile crash

January 18, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A snowmobile crash on the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail near 66th Avenue and southbound US 31 was reported to Mason-Oceana 911 Sunday, Jan. 18, around noon. A 46-year-old man reportedly broke his leg. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…

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Near blizzard conditions predicted, winter storm warning issued

January 18, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Oceana and Mason counties, beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. “Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected,” states NWS. “Near blizzard conditions are possible.” Total snow accumulation between 5 and 8 inches…

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Winter weather advisory extended until 7 a.m. Sunday

January 17, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Lake and Newaygo counties remain under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service until 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Expect additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. “Travel could be hazardous at times especially along and near US 31 north of Muskegon,” states NWS. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports…

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