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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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Shelby event to raise funds for local vets

October 29, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — The American Legion Post #30 is hosting an event to help local military veterans. Formerly called the Feather Party, the American Legion Fundraiser is set for Friday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. at the Pizza Factory.  “It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year,” said Service Officer Darrell Hansen. “All of the funds we…

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Free medical, dental clinic scheduled Nov. 8 in Hart

October 29, 2026

HART — A free medical and dental clinic will be held Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Oceana County Council on Aging, 4250 W. Tyler Road. The clinic, organized by AMEN (Adventist Medical Evangelism Network), will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until capacity is reached. The clinic will provide free dental, medical and vision services to individuals…

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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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