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HPD news, Aug. 18, 2022.

August 18, 2022

HPD news, Aug. 18, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022: 9:18 a.m., alarm, 800 block of State Street, City of Hart. 1:21 p.m., reckless driving, Polk Road and 72nd Avenue, City of Hart. 3:08 p.m., fraud complaint, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. Friday, Aug. 12, 2022: 11:32 p.m.,…

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Over $7,000 reward offered for suspect accused of stealing from farm workers.

August 18, 2022

Over $7,000 reward offered for suspect accused of stealing from farm workers. ‘The suspect sprang from the (patrol) car and fled through a corn field on foot.’ CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A group of local farmers has issued a reward totaling over $7,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Damian J. Castellano, 23, who is wanted by police…

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Rothbury Village Council resolves to support police department.

August 17, 2022

Rothbury Village Council resolves to support police department. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — After a somewhat heated discussion with community members about the fate of the village police department, the Rothbury Village Council voted 6-0 Tuesday evening, Aug. 16, adopting a resolution in support of it. Rumors were swirling on social media that the council planned to “defund the…

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Transformation of fire-damaged house will transform lives.

August 16, 2022

Transformation of fire-damaged house will transform lives. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A historic home ravaged by fire earlier this summer is being transformed into much-needed housing for men struggling with drugs and alcohol. The over 100-year-old house at 301 S. State St. served as a funeral home many years ago.  “This house — once completed — will be…

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Like father, like son — Sheriff Mast has the honor of pinning badge on his son.

August 15, 2022

Like father, like son. Sheriff Mast has the honor of pinning badge on his son. ALLENDALE — Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast had the honor of pinning his son, Deputy Mitchell Mast, at the Grand Valley State University Police Academy graduation ceremony last week.  Ottawa County Sheriff Steve Kempker invited Sheriff Mast to pin the badge on his son, who…

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