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Pirates Paradise Playground to get major upgrade

January 19, 2024

Pirates Paradise Playground to get major upgrade Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The nearly 30-year-old wooden portion of the Spitler Elementary School playground will be replaced soon thanks to the hard work of the school’s Parent Teacher Organization. The wooden structure was built…

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HPD news, posted Jan. 18, 2024

January 18, 2024

HPD news, posted Jan. 18, 2024 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. 11, 2024: 11:20 a.m., parking complaint, East Main and State streets, City of Hart. 3 p.m., wellbeing check, 300 block of Lincoln Street, City of…

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Inmate allegedly brought fentanyl into jail and delivered it to another inmate who nearly died

January 18, 2024

Inmate allegedly brought fentanyl into jail and delivered it to another inmate who nearly died Travis Michael Gale of Oceana County faces four felony charges in connection to the incident LUDINGTON — A 31-year-old Oceana County man who is a habitual offender faces multiple charges for allegedly bringing fentanyl into the Mason County Jail and furnishing it to another inmate…

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Fabricating Frosty in felt form

January 17, 2024

Fabricating Frosty in felt form By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Although our area is just digging out from this winter’s first significant snowfall, some folks in Pentwater were making snowmen weeks ago when there was no snow. How? They are members of the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center who attended a felted snowman class taught by fellow member Corlene…

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Police news, posted Jan. 17, 2024

January 17, 2024

Police news, posted Jan. 17, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County:  Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024: 10:26 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 29-year-old Hart woman was arrested for domestic violence, 3400 block of North 120th Avenue, Elbridge Township. She…

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