Story and photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Firefighters from half a dozen departments battled a fire that destroyed a multi-unit apartment building at 44 Fourth St. Thursday morning, Jan. 8. The occupants of the two-story building, formerly an office space, escaped the fire unharmed. A dog that lived there also escaped uninjured. Firefighters were expected to remain…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Road Commission announced that seasonal weight and speed restrictions will go into effect Thursday, Jan. 8, at 6 a.m. until further notice. In an effort to prevent potholes, the road commission imposes seasonal weight and speed restrictions on county roads every year. This is an earlier time frame than most…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The preliminary examination for a 27-year-old mother and her 34-year-old boyfriend who are charged with multiple counts of child abuse in connection to the death of her son, 7-month-old Maverick Lyle Bouck, is set for Jan. 27 in Oceana County’s 79th District Court. The hearing was scheduled following a probable cause hearing before…
FRUITLAND TOWNSHIP, Muskegon County — Lane closures for road and bridge work due to damage are in effect through Jan. 30 on northbound US 31 at White Lake Drive, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. “During this time, White Lake Drive will be closed over US 31 and the off-ramp from northbound US 31 to White Lake Drive will…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Pamela Kae Funderberg, 42, of Paris, Mich., methamphetamine possession. Offense date: Aug. 18, 2025. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Preliminary exam: Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – David Martin Greiner, 37, of Hart, third-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while license…
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