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HPD news, published Jan. 23, 2026

January 23, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026: 2:43 a.m., wellbeing check, 600 block of State Street, City of Hart. 10:19 a.m., suspicious situation, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 6:46 p.m., a 49-year-old…

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Traffic alert: US 31 closed near county line

January 23, 2026

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — The southbound lane of US 31 freeway near the Mason-Oceana county line was closed Friday, Jan. 23, at 1:15 p.m. due to a vehicle crash.

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Oceana County Courthouse closes due to water issue

January 23, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Courthouse, at 100 S. State St., is closed Friday, Jan. 23, due to a water issue.  ___________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local news.  Payment…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 22, 2026

UPDATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 7 P.M. FRIDAY A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for several west Michigan counties — including Oceana and Mason counties — until 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. Additional snow accumulation between 1 and 4 inches is expected with “locally higher amounts possible, especially in…

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Closings and cancellations, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

January 22, 2026

The following weather-related closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. This list may be updated. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hart High School evening Snowcoming activities and JV and varsity girls basketball game— will be rescheduled at a later date Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District;…

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