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Community involvement is key to child abuse prevention

April 6, 2023

Community involvement is key to child abuse prevention Dear Editor, We all share a responsibility for the wellbeing and healthy development of children and their families, as it is crucial for the future health of Oceana County. This year’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month is the perfect time to help people understand that prevention only happens in partnership.  According to…

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Obituary: Herman Scripter, 53

April 6, 2023

Obituary: Herman Scripter, 53 Herman Lee Scripter, 53, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023. He was born to Manuel and Helen (Battice) Scripter, on November 24, 1969, in Flint. Herman attended Swartz Creek Schools. He was a welder by trade and a member of Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. Herman loved to donate to charities dear to his heart.…

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Newman promoted to assistant chief, 2 firefighters join Hesperia dept. 

April 5, 2023

Newman promoted to assistant chief, 2 firefighters join Hesperia dept.  HESPERIA — Jason Newman, a 15-year veteran of the Hesperia Area Fire Department, was promoted to assistant chief Wednesday, April 5. Josh Hawk and Seth Barrs completed their training to join the department as firefighters. Newman served as captain the previous seven years and lieutenant four years prior. Hawk and…

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Police searching for missing 12-year-old boy

April 5, 2023

UPDATE: Humberto has been located and returned home to his parents, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar Wednesday, April 5, at 9:30 p.m. Police searching for missing 12-year-old boy HART — The Hart Police Department is searching for missing “juvenile/runaway” Humberto Herebia. Humberto — who is 5’5″ and 130 pounds with black hair and brown eyes — was last…

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HPD report, posted April 5, 2023

April 5, 2023

HPD report, posted April 5, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 30, 2023: 10 a.m., wellbeing check, 20 block of Mechanic Street, City of Hart. Friday, March 31, 2023: 1:55 a.m., a 19-year-old Flint man was cited for operating without a license, Polk Road and Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. 11:06 a.m., peacekeeping,…

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