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Man faces jail for burning girlfriend’s truck, federal forest.

January 11, 2021

Man faces jail for burning girlfriend’s truck, federal forest. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Muskegon man faces serving up to four months in jail after pleading guilty to fourth-degree arson $1,000-$20,000 in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 11. “I lit my girlfriend’s truck on fire, and it caught the woods on fire,” said Seth Warren Richards, of…

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Walkerville man accused of first-degree CSC.

January 11, 2021

Walkerville man accused of first-degree CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 41-year-old Walkerville man faces a 25-year minimum prison term if convicted of the first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charge he faces in 27th Circuit Court. Brandon Lee Chase, of 9415 W. Grant Rd., is accused of sexually assaulting a girl who was under the age of 13…

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CSC case headed to trial.

January 11, 2021

CSC case headed to trial. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — One of two Muskegon men facing charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in connection to a child trafficking investigation conducted by a multi-jurisdictional task force including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) appeared in 27th Circuit Court via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions from the Oceana County Jail…

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DHD #10 reaches capacity for COVID-19 vaccines due to shortage.

January 8, 2021

DHD #10 reaches capacity for COVID-19 vaccines due to shortage. District Health Department #10 announced Friday, Jan. 8, that it is currently at capacity for COVID-19 vaccination clinics due to a shortage of the vaccine.  “The registration link on our website is currently removed and will be replaced once we are able to schedule appointments,” states a press release. “Unfortunately,…

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HPD news, Jan. 8, 2021.

January 8, 2021

HPD news, Jan. 8, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020: 9:40 a.m., traffic hazard, West Main and Orchard streets, City of Hart. 2:15 p.m., domestic assault, 50 block of State Street, City of Hart. 5:02 p.m., medical assist, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. 6:48 p.m., harassment complaint, 700…

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