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HPD news, published Feb. 17, 2025

February 17, 2025

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. 6, 2025: 11:34 a.m., mental health complaint, 100 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 1:12 p.m., family trouble, 500 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 1:49 p.m., fraud complaint,…

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Swihart promoted to sergeant

February 17, 2025

HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office recently announced Deputy Jeremy Swihart earned his stripes and has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. “Sgt. Swihart has been with the sheriff’s office for 21 years,” states an announcement from the sheriff’s office. “He began his career working in the jail as a corrections deputy. He then went to West Shore…

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

February 16, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School (virtual learning day) Ludington Area School District Mason County Eastern Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Oceana Christian School in Hart Shelby Public Schools Trinity Lutheran School, Manistee West Shore Community College…

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Winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday

February 16, 2025

UDPATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 7 A.M. TUESDAY A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18. Expect additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches and winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Sub zero wind chills are also expected by Monday morning. The advisory includes…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Feb. 14, 2025

February 14, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Cody Allen Lohman, 28, of Holton pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to two felony counts of carrying a concealed weapon and was sentenced Feb. 10 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; and $726…

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