Hart PD news, published Jan. 23, 2025

January 23, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HART — The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025: 12:20 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 3:01 p.m., fraud complaint, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 4:29 p.m.,…

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Obituary: Beverly Earp, 76

January 23, 2025

Beverly Ann Earp, 76, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Bev was born January 5, 1949, in Detroit, to James and Dolores (Hooper) Hamilton, and was the third of six children. She grew up in Detroit, Livonia, and Farmington Hills. She was married first to William Kuhary in June 1975, and then to James Earp in December 1983. Bev…

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Obituary: Roberto Antonio Torres, 85, of Hart

January 23, 2025

Roberto Antonio Torres, 85, a beloved figure of Hart, sadly left our world on Wednesday, January, 22, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. Roberto was a kind and loving father, husband, grandpa, great-grandpa, and friend. Those who were fortunate enough to know him knew the kind of man he was; a hard worker, always trying to help when he…

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Closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025

January 22, 2025

  The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Gateway to Success Academy Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Public Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central, including Victory Early Childhood Center All MCC games, practices and events have…

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Hart Winterfest set for Feb. 1

January 22, 2025

HART – The snow is piling up, and the annual Hart Winterfest set for Saturday Feb. 1 will offer a day piled with fun and exciting events for all ages.   Winterfest will pack in several cold weather activities, including a vintage snowmobile show and swap meet, a soup walk, an outdoor corn hole tournament, a scavenger hunt and more. Vintage…

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Obituary: Michael Emerson Paquette, 62, of Hesperia

January 22, 2025

Michael Emerson Paquette, 62, of Hesperia, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by his close friends. He was born June 22, 1962, in Muskegon, the son of Michael Lewis Paquette and Nancy (Jager) Paquette. Michael graduated from Whitehall High School in 1980. After high school, he proudly served our country in the United States Army,…

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Obituary: Allen Burrington, 73, of Hart

January 22, 2025

Allen Joseph Burrington, 73, of Hart, went to Heaven on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Muskegon. He was also born in Muskegon on July 23, 1951, to his mother, Maudie Lathrop Burrington. Allen, the middle sibling to Marguerite, Michael, Gary, and Diane, was raised only by their hardworking, faithful, and loving mother in Elbridge, near the Lathrop family farm, his…

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Recent death: James Francis Zalewski, 80, of Pentwater

January 22, 2025

  James Francis Zalewski, 80, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press…

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Recent death: Lois Jane Wilson, 78, of Hesperia

January 22, 2025

Lois Jane Wilson, 78, of Hesperia, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont. She was born May 24, 1946, to Luke and Goldie (VanMeter) Vincent. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Hesperia Chapel, 61 Hawley Street, Hesperia, with light refreshments.…

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Employment: City Clerk, Scottville

January 22, 2025

Employment: City Clerk, Scottville The City of Scottville announces the open position of City Clerk and that the City is accepting applications for this position. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the direction of the City Manager: Serves as the Custodian for all official City records and documents. Issues licenses and permits. Registers voters and conducts and supervises elections. Acts as…

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Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Middle School

January 22, 2025

Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Middle School This is a paid posting. Posted until Feb. 7, 2025

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Winter storm warning in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday

January 21, 2025

  UPDATE: A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, for Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. ‘Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.’ Oceana, Mason Muskegon, Lake, Newaygo, Ottawa, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties have been upgraded from a winter weather advisory to a…

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Police news, published Jan. 21, 2025

January 21, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Friday, Jan. 17, 2025: 11:10 a.m., a 51-year-old Hart man was cited for driving while license revoked, northbound US 31 near Tyler Road, Hart Township. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025: 1:37 a.m., a 31-year-old Rothbury…

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Closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025

January 21, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Gateway to Success Academy Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Public Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Oceana Christian School, Hart Pentwater Public School Shelby…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 20, 2025

January 20, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Timothy Allan Robinson, 64, of Mears, third-offense operating while intoxicated and transporting open intoxicants. Competency hearing: Jan. 23 at 9:15 a.m. – Gregory Merle Felt, Jr., 40, of Hesperia, larceny in a building. Preliminary exam: Feb. 4 at 1 p.m.  – Michael Earl Miles, 58,…

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Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025

January 20, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area School District Ludington Area Catholic School Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Public Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern…

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79th District Court sentences, published Jan. 20, 2025

January 20, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Mark Alan Henrickson, Jr., 41, of Shelby, pleaded guilty Jan. 14 to alcohol — open container in a vehicle and was sentenced to a $200 fine. One count of wildlife conservation violation was dismissed. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). Patrick Daniel VanHaften, 52, of…

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Recent death: Paul Ray Bumgardner, 82, of Rothbury

January 20, 2025

Paul Ray Bumgardner, 82, of Rothbury, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home. He was born October 31, 1941, in Pontiac, son of the late Carl Lee and Viola (Deaton) Bumgardner. Paul honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War. Family will privately honor Paul’s memory, no public services…

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

January 19, 2025

  The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian Schools, Scottville Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Mason County Central Public Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Shelby High Schools girls and…

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Cold weather advisory issued

January 19, 2025

In addition to a winter weather advisory that is in effect in west Michigan until 1 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, the National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory beginning at midnight tonight until noon Wednesday. “Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below are expected,” states NWS. “The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 18, 2025

  UPDATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 1 A.M. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for west Michigan, including Oceana County, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, until 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20. Other counties included in the advisory are Mason, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren. “Temperatures near…

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