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HPD news, published Oct. 22, 2026

October 22, 2026

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, Oct. 15, 2026: 6:02 p.m., parking complaint, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 16, 2026: 8:35 a.m., motorist assist, 100 block of Riverside Drive, City of Hart. 12:30…

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Man allegedly damages DHHS entry door

October 22, 2026

HART — A 33-year-old Norton Shores man who was apparently angry for not receiving a gas card from the Department of Health and Human Services staff allegedly slammed the government office’s front entrance door so hard Friday, Oct. 16, that it caused $500 in damages. The incident occurred after staff told the man that they could not release his girlfriend’s…

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Police news, published Oct. 22, 2026

October 22, 2026

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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026: 1:10 p.m., fraud, City of Hart. A person was defrauded $1,500 through a cash app after receiving a phone call demanding bail money from a scammer claiming to…

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Domestic violence, PPO violation arrests top police activity

October 16, 2026

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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026: 9 a.m., a 21-year-old Newaygo man was arrested for violating a personal protection order (PPO), Lever Road, Hart Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Wednesday,…

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Hart woman receives lifesaving award from sheriff

October 15, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Heather Hallack of Hart recently received a Michigan Sheriff’s Association award from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for saving the life of another woman. Hallack’s heroism extended beyond that courageous act when she organized a campaign that raised $36,900 to ensure all Oceana County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles are equipped with AEDs (automated…

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