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Mears couple plead for justice for their murdered son

May 29, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — It has been over six years since William and Denita Buchanan’s 32-year-old son, Billy, was murdered, and the man who was accused of killing him remains free. The murder, assault and weapon charges against Corey Ryan Beekman, now aged 39, were dismissed in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, Sept. 22, 2020. Beekman was…

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Lane closures on M 20 from New Era to Fremont to begin Monday

May 29, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Intermittent lane closures for road work are scheduled to begin Monday, June 2, and continue through late August on M 20, M 120 and M 82 from New Era to Hesperia to Fremont, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The closures will occur during the hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., according to MDOT. ______________________…

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US 31 lane closures to begin next week 

May 29, 2025

UPDATE: The lane closures will be halted during the Electric Forest Festival, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced Monday, June 2. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work on northbound and southbound US 31 between Winston Road and M 20 are scheduled to begin Wednesday, June 4, and continue through late July, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.   …

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79th District Court arraignments, published May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court:  Felonies – Joseph Alan Riggs, 42, of Mears, assault with intent to create bodily harm less than murder. Preliminary exam: June 10 at 1 p.m. – Brandon Scott Thrailkill, 31, of Hart; methamphetamine possession. Preliminary exam: June 10 at 1 p.m. – Miguel Angel Guerrero, 43, of…

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79th District Court sentencings, published May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Rachel Rae Davis, 38, of Montague, pleaded guilty May 20 to attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced to 44 days in jail with credit for 44 days served and $250 in fines and costs. One felony count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police was dismissed. Mariah Jean Trevino, 27, of…

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