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Man dies in fiery US 31 crash when truck hits overpass

September 24, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Norton Shores man died in a fiery single-vehicle crash on northbound US 31 near Hayes Road Thursday morning, Sept. 24, according to Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. The man was declared dead at the scene of the 9:19 a.m. crash. “A 2015 Chevy Silverado pickup truck driven by a 23-year-old…

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Hesperia PD looking for ‘person of interest’

September 24, 2026

UPDATE: THE BOY HAS BEEN FOUND HESPERIA — The Hesperia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a “person of interest in an ongoing investigation,” said Hesperia Police Chief Joel Catts. The male individual shown in the photo was last known to be in the area of Maple Island and Baker roads near the Village of Hesperia…

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News alert: Vehicle fire on US 31

September 24, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire caused by a crash on northbound US 31 near Hayes Road Thursday, Sept. 24, around 9:30 a.m. The highway was being shut down in that area. Information regarding injuries was not immediately available. ______________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by subscriptions. Today, while Mason…

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Walkerville names sole finalist for superintendent

September 23, 2026

WALKERVILLE — The Walkerville Public Schools Board of Education has voted unanimously to advance Wendy Maynard-Somers as the sole finalist in its search for the district’s next superintendent. Maynard-Somers will interview with the board at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the board room. “The board received a total of six applications for the position. Of that pool, Ms.…

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MSP troopers raise money, awareness for Special Olympics in Torch Run

September 23, 2026

HART — Two Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post, Freddy Bahena and Jesse Kidner, recently participated in Torch Run, which is a non-stop relay that raises money and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan.  “Participants run throughout the state, carrying the torch as true Guardians of the Flame—champions for individuals with intellectual disabilities,” states the Flame of Hope website.…

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