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Construction of $2.6 million Lewis farms tunnel project to begin Monday

March 4, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — M 20/Stony Lake Road is scheduled to close to traffic between 68th and 72nd avenues at 7 a.m. Monday, March 9, as a $2.6 million pedestrian tunnel project gets underway. The approximate 76-foot-long tunnel underneath M 20 will allow pedestrians and tram traffic to safely cross the road from the south parking…

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Fishing licenses now for sale

March 4, 2026

The new Michigan fishing license and regulation season begins Wednesday, April 1. The 2026 fishing licenses are available for purchase now and are valid through March 31, 2027. All anglers ages 17 and older are required to purchase a fishing license to fish public waters in Michigan; these licenses are good for all species, though additional reporting requirements apply to…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Gabriel Knight Cisneros, 42, pleaded guilty Dec. 5 to third-degree fleeing a police officer and was sentenced Feb. 23 to 210 days in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; and $598 in fines and costs. – Chelce Jo Beagle, 32, pleaded guilty…

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Hart principals among 4 candidates seeking superintendent position

March 3, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce and Hart Middle School Principal Kevin Ackley are among four candidates vying for the district’s superintendent position. Bruce was hired as the high school principal last August. He was hired back at Hart Public Schools about two and a half years ago as the Spitler Elementary School…

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Police news, published March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026: 3:41 p.m., a 36-year-old Bitely, Mich. man was cited for driving while license revoked, Division and Alpha streets, Village of Hesperia. 4:15 p.m., a 63-year-old Middleville, Mich. man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while license revoked, Elm Street, Village of Hesperia.…

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