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Weight, speed restrictions lifted with cold weather’s return

January 15, 2026

HART — Seasonal weight and speed restrictions for commercial trucks on county roads that went into effect Jan. 8 due to unseasonably warm weather are now being lifted Monday, Jan. 19, due to cold weather’s return. The Oceana County Road Commission announced that seasonal weight and speed restrictions will be lifted Jan. 19 at 6 a.m. until further notice.  In…

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Celebrate the snowy season during Hart Winterfest 

January 15, 2026

HART — The City of Hart has announced details for Winterfest 2026 — a celebration packed with outdoor fun, friendly competition, and community activities for all ages.  Find the full schedule of events and registration links at www.takemetohart.org/winterfest Winterfest festivities kick off Saturday, Jan. 31, with the Fourth Annual Frozen Tinman Golf Outing — a Hart favorite that brings golf…

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Hart Rotary hosts casino night Jan. 31

January 15, 2026

HART — The Hart Rotary Club hosts its 85th Anniversary Casino Night Fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 31, from 6-10 p.m. at the Oceana County Council on Aging, at 4250 W. Tyler Rd. Buy casino chips to play Blackjack, Poker and Roulette. There will also be Bingo and a 50/50. Pre-ticket sales are $50 or you can pay $55 at the door,…

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Closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

January 14, 2026

The following are closed on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026: Schools Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Oceana Christian School Pentwater Public Schools Trinity Lutheran School, Manistee Other Ludington Senior Center Oceana County Council on Aging in Hart   ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP…

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79th District Court sentences, published Jan. 14, 2026

January 14, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Jonathon Scott Morse, 37, pleaded guilty Nov. 18 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Dec. 23 to two days in jail with credit for time served; six months probation; and $1,155 in fines and costs. Jacob Garrett Young, 26, pleaded guilty Nov. 18 to second-offense operating…

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