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Terrorism threat suspect to undergo psych testing 

October 29, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The 27-year-old Montague man facing terrorism threat and explosive device possession charges in Muskegon County and firearms and resisting arrest charges in Oceana County will undergo psychiatric competency testing for his Oceana County case. Stewart Lee Simon was charged with four felonies in connection to allegedly running from Michigan State Police troopers at…

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Prosecutor completes review of Gull Lake football report 

October 28, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office has completed its review of a 385-page report regarding allegations involving the Gull Lake High School football program, said Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon Wednesday, Oct. 28.  After a nearly four-month investigation, the Michigan State Police turned over the report to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office. The…

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Rothbury man sent to prison for CSC

October 28, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 34-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced to 17 months to five years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 26, for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Sean Raymond Vermeulen, who also faces child sex crime charges in Mason County, pleaded guilty to the charge Aug. 10, according…

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Montague man charged with terrorism threat

October 27, 2026

Police found pipe bombs, Molotov cocktails, toxic chemicals, firearms and writings detailing plans. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — The 27-year-old Montague man charged with four felonies in connection to allegedly running from Michigan State Police troopers at the Rothbury Wesco convenience store, Oct. 20, now faces charges in Muskegon County of threat of terrorism and possession of an…

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Montague man faces several charges after trying to run from police

October 26, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — A 27-year-old Montague man is charged with four felonies in connection to allegedly running from Michigan State Police troopers at the Rothbury Wesco convenience store Tuesday night, Oct. 20, and crashing into a glass door. Stewart Lee Simon was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Thursday, Oct. 22, on charges of assault…

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