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VanderWall to serve as vice chair of two state house committees

January 14, 2023

VanderWall to serve as vice chair of two state house committees State Rep. Curtis VanderWall (R, Ludington) has announced that his new Lansing office is officially open and ready to serve the residents of Michigan’s 102nd House District. VanderWall is beginning his second term after being re-elected to the Michigan House of Representatives this past November. He represents the new…

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Let it snow! Hart Winterfest set for Feb. 3 and 4

January 13, 2023

Let it snow! Hart Winterfest set for Feb. 3 and 4 HART — The annual Hart Winterfest returns for another year of winter-themed events Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3 and 4.   The weekend kicks off with a broomball tournament Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot north of LaProbadita. It is free for pre-registered players. Get out your broom…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 13, 2023

January 13, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 13, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Craig Anthony Skirnski, of 395 N. Elm St., Shelby; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); third-offense domestic violence. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Juan Clemente Quintero, of 4164 N.…

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Suspected meth found during couple’s shoplifting arrest 

January 13, 2023

Suspected meth found during couple’s shoplifting arrest  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Five grams of suspected methamphetamine were found on a male suspect during a shoplifting investigation Thursday, Jan. 12, shortly before 8 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 30-year-old Mears man and a 32-year-old Hart woman were both arrested on charges of retail fraud following…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 12, 2023

January 12, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 12, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Mark Lane Foster, of 3417 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, was found guilty Nov. 15 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Jan. 3 to 10 days suspended jail with credit for 10 days served; Alcohol…

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