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February 23, 2026

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Hart PD news, published Feb. 23, 2026

February 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, Feb. 12, 2026: 9 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 4:47 p.m., parking complaint, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 5:10 p.m.,…

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Closings and cancellations, Feb. 23, 2026

February 23, 2026

The following closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP and OCP for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. This list may be updated. Walkerville Public Schools ____________________ 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…

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Winter weather advisory issued

February 22, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Oceana and Mason counties Sunday morning, Feb. 22, that remains in effect through 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23. Additional snow accumulation of 2-4 inches is expected with winds gusting as high as 35 mph — leading to blowing snow at times. ____________________ Please Support Local News and…

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Hesperia village lifts boil water alert

February 21, 2026

HESPERIA — A boil water alert issued by the village Saturday, Feb. 14, was lifted Saturday, Feb. 21. “We have received two consecutive negative water tests absent of coliform bacteria, and we have lifted the boil water advisory,” states an announcement from the village.  The alert, which was issued due to a failed monthly water test, prompted the closing of…

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