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78th District Court news, Jan. 26, 2022.

January 26, 2022

78th District Court news, Jan. 26, 2022. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The…

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Water main break results in boil water advisory for portion of Hart.

January 25, 2022

Water main break results in boil water advisory for portion of Hart. HART — A water main break occurred in the City of Hart’s water system, and a boil water advisory has been issued for a portion of the city. “The City of Hart had a water main break today and is diligently working to resolve the issue,” states City…

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Newaygo sheriff looking for Hesperia fugitive.

January 25, 2022

Newaygo sheriff looking for Hesperia fugitive. The Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a fugitive and is asking for the public’s assistance. A post on the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page Tuesday, Jan. 25, states: “We are looking for parole absconder/fugitive Gregory Fitzgerald, a 38-year-old male from Hesperia. He also frequents the Muskegon area. Anyone with information please…

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HMS Principal Ackley has always been a Pirate.

January 25, 2022

HMS Principal Ackley has always been a Pirate. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Kevin Ackley is in his 11th year as principal at Hart Middle School and has been an educator in the district for 23 years. Ackley began his teaching career at Mason…

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Muskegon man faces 4-20 years in prison for dealing meth.

January 24, 2022

Muskegon man faces 4-20 years in prison for dealing meth. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Muskegon man faces serving four to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 24, to two felony counts of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. In exchange for his plea, five other felony counts of drug delivery will be…

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