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November 2, 2024

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HPD news, published Nov. 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024: 7:14 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Jefferson Street, City of Hart. 8:45 p.m., suspicious situation, North Plum Street, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 25, 2024: 9:09 a.m., disturbance, 500 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 12:13 p.m., parking complaint, 4000 block of Polk Road,…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Nov. 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Robert Scott Poort, 63, of 320 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, pleaded guilty Sept. 24 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Oct. 29 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; six months probation; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) twice a week; must complete outpatient treatment;…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Nov. 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Robert Joe Smith, 40, of 1423 W. Arthur Rd., New Era; aggravated stalking. Preliminary exam: Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. – Dejanie Antwanie Moore, 21, of 2468 W. Alder Crt. Rothbury; second-degree home invasion, larceny in a building and a…

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Hart proposing changing city council meeting dates, times to increase participation

October 31, 2024

HART – The City of Hart has two proposals on the general election ballot, and one of which is a proposal that would allow the council to change its meeting dates and times. The Hart City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at city hall. Hart City Manager Rob Splane provided a…

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