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Judge denies defense’s motion in child death case

June 1, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The judge presiding over a criminal case against against 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, denied a motion presented by the mother’s attorney in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, June…

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Boy survives 35-foot fall from zip line platform

May 14, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 12-year-old boy fell 35 feet from a zip line platform at Grace Adventures Christian Camp Thursday, May 14, shortly before 10 a.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Hart post. The boy was suffering from hip pain, but it did not appear he had life-threatening injuries, said…

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Oceana County man sentenced to prison for receiving, concealing stolen tools

May 13, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Oceana County man was sentenced to 40 months to 20 years in prison for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 12. Nicholas James Gale pleaded no contest to the charge, Jan. 30. His charge was amended from an original felony count…

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Motions filed in murder case

May 12, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The attorney representing a 46-year-old Ferry Township woman accused of murdering her husband presented two motions in 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 11. Shale Nicole Campos is charged with open murder and felony firearm for the shooting death of her 46-year-old husband, Jason Campos, at their residence on East Buchanan Road in Ferry…

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Attorneys file motions in baby death case

May 12, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Attorneys representing a 27-year-old mother and her 34-year-old boyfriend charged with multiple counts of child abuse in connection to the death of her son, 7-month-old Maverick Lyle Bouck, presented motions in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 11. Attorney Timothy Hayes represents Elizabeth LynnLanor Hogan, and attorney Ryan Good represents Devin Austin…

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