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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Sept. 28, 2026

September 28, 2026

HART — The following were recently sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Lord Serapis Ophiucus Bey, 37, pleaded guilty July 20 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced Sept. 28 to 10 months in jail with credit for 107 days served; 18 months probation; and $598 in fines and costs. One count of controlled substance possession of cocaine, heroin or…

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Read Muskegon to host training for English language tutors

September 28, 2026

NEW ERA — Read Muskegon will host a training session for volunteer tutors interested in supporting English language learners Tuesday, Oct. 13. from 5:30-8 p.m. at New Era Christian Reformed Church, 1820 Ray Ave. Volunteers can sign up by clicking here. Tutors meet with learners at a time and public space that works best for them. No experience is required.…

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Pirate royalty

September 26, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   Alayna Schiller and Rhet Johnson and were crowned the 2026 Hart High School Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the Pirates Varsity Football game against the Orchard View Cardinals Friday night, Sept. 25. The Pirates were blanked by the Cardinals 46-0. ______________________________________ Please Support…

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Several dead deer in Oceana County likely suffered from EHD

September 25, 2026

‘This is a rapid and gruesome disease to contend with.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor FERRY TOWNSHIP — Over 20 dead deer were recently found in a pond along M 20 known as Zeek Lake, and wildlife experts are saying that the animals died from epizootic hemorrhagic disease or EHD. EHD is a viral, sometimes fatal disease that periodically affects…

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Runaway ‘person of interest’ found

September 25, 2026

HESPERIA — A juvenile runaway who was also a ”person of interest” in an investigation has been found, according to local law enforcement. The Hesperia Police Department was asking for the public’s assistance Thursday, Sept. 24, in finding the male juvenile. Hesperia Police Chief Joel Catts confirmed Friday that the boy has been found. ______________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage…

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