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HPD gets new patrol car

January 19, 2023

HPD gets new patrol car By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The Hart Police Department recently debuted a brand-new patrol car, which is a 2022 “pursuit-rated” Ford Explorer. It replaces a 2016 SUV, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. Funding for the vehicle came from the city’s capital improvement budget, said the chief. The cost was just over $46,000, which…

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Bark Park open for community use

January 19, 2023

Bark Park open for community use SHELBY TOWNSHIP – While the newly established Shelby Township Bark Park won’t officially open until spring, the park is available for the community to use during the winter.  The site, located east of the Mount Hope Cemetery on East Sixth Street in Shelby, currently has a completed parking lot and dog park fencing. Before…

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Shelby PTO hosts action-packed elementary school carnival Friday

January 19, 2023

Shelby PTO hosts action-packed elementary school carnival Friday Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — A fun-filled carnival at Thomas Read Elementary School is set for Friday, Jan. 20, from 6-8 p.m. The PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) has organized the event as a fundraiser for the school. Enjoy games, raffles,…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 18, 2023

January 18, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 18, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Kyle Gerald Hiscott, of 140 S. Rush St., Pentwater; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); third-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while license suspended (DWLS). Probable cause hearing: Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Jan. 18, 2023

January 18, 2023

79th District Court sentencings and dismissals, posted Jan. 18, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Brett David Waddell, of 9610 Algoma Ave., NE, Rockford, was found guilty Jan. 10 of operating while intoxicated and  was sentenced to Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE) and $1,155 in fines and costs.…

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