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Woman sent to prison for meth was warned by judge years ago

September 17, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 37-year-old woman was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 16, to three to 40 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Nicole Lynn Kaiser was sentenced Tuesday by the same judge who warned her back in 2017 that she would end up in prison or dead…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Sept. 17, 2025

September 17, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Sept. 15, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Carson Trey Griffin, 19, pleaded guilty Aug. 4 to unlawful driving away of an automobile/car theft and was sentenced to 19 days in jail with credit for 19 days…

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Man serving 20-80 year prison term for deadly drug deal adds another five years for other crimes

September 17, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Oceana County man who was sentenced to 20-80 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, July 1, for the fentanyl death of his friend tacked on another five years to his prison time when…

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M 120 between Cleveland and Arthur roads to be closed for road work

September 17, 2025

GREENWOOD — Maintenance work on M 120 in between Cleveland and Arthur roads is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 22, at 6 a.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission.…

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Obituary: Gregorio V. Luevano, 85, of Walkerville

September 17, 2025

Gregorio V. Luevano, 85, of Walkerville, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born May 25, 1940, in Edinburg, Texas, the son of Jose Tereso and Estanislada (Villarreal) Luevano.…

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Obituary: Dianne Lee Campbell, 70, of Walkerville

September 17, 2025

Dianne Lee Campbell, 70, of Walkerville, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025. She was born April 9, 1955, in Muskegon, the daughter of Franklin and Ruth (Hartman) Sallgren. On August…

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Memorial service announcement: Judge John Carney Jr.

September 17, 2025

A memorial service for Judge John Richard Carney Jr., who died on Aug. 19, 2025 at the age of 78 will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 from noon…

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Employment: Maintenance/Custodian, West Shore ESD

September 17, 2025

Employment: Maintenance/Custodian, West Shore ESD West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Maintenance/Custodian. High School diploma and at least six months of related experience in building…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Sept. 16, 2025

September 16, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Ricky Lee Eschman, 64, of Shelby, first-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim under age 13.…

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Recent death: Dr. John Craig Persson, 71, of Pentwater

September 16, 2025

  Dr. John Craig Persson, 71, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday September 16, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com.…

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Rothbury man sentenced to prison for sex crime

September 15, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 38-year-old Rothbury man convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct was sentenced to 32 months to 15 years in prison in Oceana County’s…

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Kayaks, trailer stolen during break-in

September 15, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  BENONA TOWNSHIP — A utility trailer, two kayaks, a generator, a lawnmower and…

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Working the Great Lakes: Hart resident keeps the tug Undaunted maintained

September 14, 2025

Kevin Hallack stands on shore in Ludington near the PM 41 and Undaunted. This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington;…

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Obituary: Thomas Bruce Shatney, 87, of Muskegon, formerly of Hesperia

September 14, 2025

Thomas Bruce Shatney, 87, of Muskegon, formerly of Hesperia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. A 1957 graduate of Hesperia High School, Tom worked…

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Obituary: Agnes Mary Graham, 91, of Scottville

September 14, 2025

Agnes Mary (Murphy) Graham, 91 of Scottville, passed away on Friday September 5, 2025. Born on July 14, 1934, in Ludington, Agnes was the daughter of the late Patrick and…

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Obituary: Laurie Marie (Tyndall Stanfield) Gatton, 65, of Walkerville

September 11, 2025

Laurie Marie (Tyndall Stanfield) Gatton, 65, of Walkerville, passed away, Monday, September 1, 2025, in Baldwin, after a long hard battle with multiple sclerosis. She was born on October 5,…

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Recent death: Scott Allen Thebo, 56, of Hart

September 11, 2025

Scott Allen Thebo, 56, of Hart, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Shelby Hospital. He was born June 3, 1969, in New York. Scott was preceded in death by:…

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Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole announces run for state senate

September 10, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination to run for the Michigan 32nd Senate seat, representing Mason,…

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79th District Court sentences, published Sept. 10, 2025

September 10, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Patrick Tyler Jewett, 31, pleaded guilty Aug. 26 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to five…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Sept. 9, 2025

September 9, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Nathaniel Kain Hooker, 42, pleaded guilty July 7 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced Sept. 8…

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HPD news, published Sept. 9, 2025

September 9, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025: 1:34 a.m., juvenile complaint, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 12:43 p.m., motorist assist,…

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