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Man who racked up 18 probation violations sent to prison

November 11, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 46-year-old man who committed 18 probation violations was sentenced to prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 10. Shawn Alan Goerbig’s probation violations result from nine felony charges pending in Roscommon County’s 34th Circuit Court. Goerbig faces the following charges in Roscommon County: file 1 — aggravated stalking, Jan. 22,…

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Silver Lake area leads the way with snow accumulation during Monday’s storm

November 11, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids released snow accumulation totals that resulted from Monday’s winter storm, and the Silver Lake area topped the list with 10-14 inches. The early winter storm, Nov. 10 and 11, resulted in Hart, Pentwater and Ludington school districts to close Tuesday. Both Oceana and Mason counties were under winter storm warnings…

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Closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

November 10, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Hart Public Schools Ludington Area School District Pentwater Public Schools (Veterans Day assembly rescheduled to Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 8:30 a.m.) Other organizations and businesses Flipstar Gymnastics ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…

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Man injured in passenger vehicle vs. semi crash on snow-covered US 31

November 10, 2025

Michigan State Police urges motorists to slow down By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 65-year-old Mears man was transported to an area hospital for treatment of “non-life-threatening” injuries after the passenger vehicle he was driving collided with a semi truck on southbound US 31 near Shelby Road Monday morning, Nov. 10, according to Michigan State Police Sgt.…

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Lakeshore Badgers to honor U.S. military during Veterans Day hockey game

November 10, 2025

VICTORY TOWNSHIP  — The Lakeshore Badgers Varsity Hockey Team will host a special Veterans Day game Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 4:15 p.m. at the West Shore Community Ice Arena, at 3000 North Stiles Rd. The Badgers will face off against the Cadillac Vikings in what is anticipated to be an exciting matchup. In honor of Veterans Day, all active duty…

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