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HPD news, published Aug. 25, 2025

August 25, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025: 9:12 a.m., alarm, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 3:05 p.m., mental health complaint, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 4 p.m., larceny, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. 9:49 p.m., alarm, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart.…

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Police news, published Aug. 25, 2025

August 25, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2025: 6:46 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), domestic violence, no arrest, 8000 block of West Taylor Road, Golden Township. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025: 6:02 a.m., (OCSO), a 58-year-old Shelby man was…

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Thieves going ‘car to car’ breaking into vehicles

August 21, 2025

HART — The Hart Police Department is warning residents to keep their car doors locked due to a recent rash of vehicle break-ins. “The Hart Police Department has recently investigated several thefts from unlocked vehicles in the last week,” states a press release from HPD. “Suspects are going from car to car, checking vehicles to see if they are unlocked.…

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Kleiner appointed interim city manager

August 19, 2025

HART — Nichole Kleiner was recently appointed unanimously as interim city manager by the Hart City Council following the resignation of Rob Splane. Kleiner served as Hart’s economic and community development director until May, but left that position to start a consulting firm. “I was still involved, but on a contractural basis. “When the city reached out to find somebody…

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2025 Pentwater Sand Sculpture Contest was one for the record books

August 19, 2025

PENTWATER — Picture perfect weather combined with many participants to make the 52nd Pentwater Sand Sculpture Contest Friday, Aug. 15, one of the best ever, according to many longtime followers.  “It’s been more than a half-century since the Pentwater Service Club (PSC) began sponsoring the popular Homecoming weekend event,” said Glenn Beavis, who managed the competition for the club. According…

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