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HPD makes several warrant arrests

October 19, 2023

HPD makes several warrant arrests 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, Oct. 12, 2023: 11:41 a.m., medical assist, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 9:01 p.m., a 51-year-old Stockbridge, Michigan man was arrested on several outstanding…

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Jury finds man guilty of sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl

October 19, 2023

Jury finds man guilty of sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — It took a 12-member jury just 20 minutes to render a guilty verdict for a 58-year-old Muskegon man accused of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Oct. 19, after a two-day trial, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Curtis…

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Motorcyclist crashes after attempting to pass two vehicles in a no passing zone on a curve while speeding

October 19, 2023

Motorcyclist crashes after attempting to pass two vehicles in a no passing zone on a curve while speeding SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Walkerville man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital after the motorcycle he was riding crashed on West Baseline Road near South 108th Avenue Tuesday, Oct. 17, shortly before 6 p.m., according to an…

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National keynote speaker to inspire migrant students Sunday

October 17, 2023

National keynote speaker to inspire migrant students Sunday Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press HART — An inspirational presentation for migrant students and families is set for Sunday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. at Hart Public Schools Auditorium. The free presentation will be provided by Ovidilio Vásquez who “is a national…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 17, 2023

October 17, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 17, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced  recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Saul Silva, of 611 S. Water St., Hart, pleaded guilty Sept. 13 to second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Oct. 5 to five days suspended jail with credit for three days served; six months…

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