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Officer Mantyck awarded for brave actions during standoff with gunman.

November 18, 2021

Officer Mantyck awarded for brave actions during standoff with gunman. HART — Hart Police Officer Elizabeth Mantyck was recently presented the American Police Hall of Fame Commendation Award by Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar for her actions during an incident involving a barricaded gunman last August.   “Officer Mantyck distinguished herself by effectively controlling the incident and isolating the scene which…

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HPD news, Nov. 18, 2021.

November 18, 2021

HPD news, Nov. 18, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021: 1 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 4:20 p.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 11:10 p.m., motorist assist, 1000 block of State Street, City of Hart. 11:48 p.m., missing person, 2000 block…

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Funeral for Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith set for Sunday.

November 17, 2021

Funeral for Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith set for Sunday. PENTWATER — The funeral service for Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith will be Sunday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at Pentwater Public School with Pastor Mark Lillie of Pentwater First Baptist Church officiating.  A public safety procession and graveside service at Pentwater Township Cemetery will immediately follow.   Smith died at…

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Police news, Nov. 17, 2021.

November 17, 2021

Police news, Nov. 17, 2021. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021: 6:41 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a tree stand valued at $160, Gale Road near 192nd Avenue, Newfield Township. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021: 4:59 a.m., (OCSO), a 21-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for a felony of assault by strangulation and…

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Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith passes away.

November 17, 2021

Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith passes away. PENTWATER — Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the age of 60.  Chief Smith had served on the fire department for nearly 20 years.  “Pentwater Fire Department regretfully announces the passing of Fire Chief Paul Smith late Tuesday night,” states a press release issued by the fire department.…

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