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

March 8, 2021

Man sentenced to jail for burning girlfriend’s truck, federal forest. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to serve four months in jail for a conviction of fourth-degree arson $1,000-$20,000 in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8. Seth Warren Richards, of 1672 Koonsman Rd., pleaded guilty, Jan. 11. “I lit my girlfriend’s truck on fire,…

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New Era man faces jail for home invasion.

March 8, 2021

New Era man faces jail for home invasion. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 43-year-old New Era man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8, to a felony of third-degree home invasion. Bradley James Skofic, Sr., whose last address was listed as 3110 W. Tahoe Trail, admitted that he entered his ex-girlfriend’s house Dec. 27 in Claybanks…

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Shelby woman faces jail for selling cocaine.

March 8, 2021

Shelby woman faces jail for selling cocaine. HART — A 51-year-old Shelby woman faces a jail term of up to five months after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8, to one felony count of delivery/manufacture of narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams. Mary Beth Shaver, of 182 6th St., testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that…

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DHD#10 expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility including residents aged 50+.

March 4, 2021

DHD#10 expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility including residents aged 50+. Effective immediately, District Health Department #10 is opening up eligibility for all frontline essential workers, all adults aged 50 and older, and caregivers of individuals with special needs to register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.  DHD#10 will continue to prioritize seniors 65+ who are on its waiting list first.  Frontline/essential workers…

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HPD news, March 4, 2021.

March 4, 2021

HPD news, March 4, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021: 1:35 p.m., suspicious situation, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 5:15 p.m., trespassing, 100 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 6:22 p.m., domestic assault, 400 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. 7:47 p.m., motorist assist, Polk Road…

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