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Hesperia man suspected of drugged driving after hitting motorcycle with truck

June 12, 2023

Hesperia man suspected of drugged driving after hitting motorcycle with truck Motorcyclist suffers severe injuries HESPERIA — A 31-year-old Hesperia man is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs following a pickup truck vs. motorcycle crash Friday, June 9, shortly after 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of State Street and West South Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s…

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Two new troopers join MSP Hart post

June 12, 2023

Two new troopers join MSP Hart post HART — Devin Roesler of Montague and Chase Andrus of Ledyard, Connecticut have been assigned to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police after graduating from the MSP Academy. “Michigan communities will soon benefit from the addition of 46 state troopers who graduated this afternoon from the 143rd Trooper Recruit School,” states…

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Scottville Clown Band awards over $12,000 in honor of 120th anniversary

June 11, 2023

Scottville Clown Band awards over $12,000 in honor of 120th anniversary By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — In honor of its 120th anniversary, the Scottville Clown Band is awarding $12,000 in scholarships in 2023. The band has recently announced the recipients of its Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship. Since 1962, the Clown Band has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to junior…

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PHOTO GALLERY: 50th Annual National Asparagus Festival

June 10, 2023

PHOTO GALLERY: 50th Annual National Asparagus Festival HART — Thousands gathered for the Joan Glover National Asparagus Festival Royale Parade Saturday, June 10, 2023.                                                    

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Cultivating a championship culture in Hart

June 9, 2023

Cultivating a championship culture in Hart Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The Hart Girls Track Team captured its second straight Division 3 state championship and third state title in six seasons Saturday, June 3, and the Pirate boys team took third place. Sophomore Jessica…

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