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Closings and cancellations, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023

February 16, 2023

Closings and cancellations, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Feb. 17. This post may be updated. If you have a closing or cancellation to report, email editor@mediagroup31.com. Schools: Baldwin Community Schools Casman Academy, Manistee Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic Schools Mason County…

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79th District Court sentencings, Feb. 16, 2023

February 16, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, Feb. 16, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Cody Ashton-James Saunders, of 617 W. Arthur Rd., Rothbury, was found guilty Jan. 17 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE) and $1,070 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to…

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News alert: Crash on US 31 near Pentwater

February 16, 2023

News alert: Crash on US 31 near Pentwater PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Mason-Oceana 911 reported call of a single-vehicle crash on southbound US 31 near Hammett Road Thursday, Feb. 16, around 2:45 p.m. It is is unknown if anyone is injured.

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Pet Connection: Victor needs a loving home

February 16, 2023

Pet Connection: Victor needs a loving home Editor’s Note: Last month’s featured cat, Zoey, has found her “furever” home. In order to help us continue helping these animals, we need an advertising sponsor for the Pet Connection series to continue. Please email editor@masoncountypress.com for details. Victor is our featured cat this month rescued by Oceana County Animal Friends. “Victor was…

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Police investigate gunshots fired on Valentine’s Day in downtown Hart

February 15, 2023

Police investigate gunshots fired on Valentine’s Day in downtown Hart HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a complaint of “shots fired” that occurred downtown early Valentine’s Day morning, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “Law enforcement has identified a person of interest. This is an ongoing investigation,” said Chief Salazar in a press release issued Wednesday, Feb.…

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