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St. Patrick’s Day parade.

March 5, 2020

St. Patrick’s Day parade. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Dress in green and attend the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Tuesday, March 17, at 6 p.m. The parade begins at the corner of York Road and 116th Avenue and continues to the Oceana County Grange Hall.

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City council considers permitting golf carts, ORVs on city streets.

March 5, 2020

City council considers permitting golf carts, ORVs on city streets. HART — The Hart City Council will have a second reading of an ordinance that would allow golf carts and ORVs to operate on city streets. The reading and discussion will take place Tuesday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. during the council’s regular meeting in the council chambers. The public…

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Breaking and entering tops 78th District Court arraignments.

March 5, 2020

Breaking and entering tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Troy James Hern-Slocum, 28, of 169 South Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of breaking and entering a building with intent. Bail: $1,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: March 16…

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HPD report, March 5, 2020.

March 5, 2020

HPD report, March 5, 2020. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020: – 10:56 a.m., medical assist, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. – 5:37 p.m., suspicious situation, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 8:09 p.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, Feb. 28,…

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Man accused of strangling ex-girlfriend has long rap sheet.

March 5, 2020

Man accused of strangling ex-girlfriend has long rap sheet. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Mears man who was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after allegedly holding his ex-girlfriend captive in her house several hours and assaulting her last weekend has an extensive criminal record that includes 30 prior convictions. Joseph Alan Riggs, of 5839 5th St.,…

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