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51st Circuit Court sentences, published March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Gabriel Knight Cisneros, 42, pleaded guilty Dec. 5 to third-degree fleeing a police officer and was sentenced Feb. 23 to 210 days in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; and $598 in fines and costs. – Chelce Jo Beagle, 32, pleaded guilty…

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Hart principals among 4 candidates seeking superintendent position

March 3, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce and Hart Middle School Principal Kevin Ackley are among four candidates vying for the district’s superintendent position. Bruce was hired as the high school principal last August. He was hired back at Hart Public Schools about two and a half years ago as the Spitler Elementary School…

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Police news, published March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026: 3:41 p.m., a 36-year-old Bitely, Mich. man was cited for driving while license revoked, Division and Alpha streets, Village of Hesperia. 4:15 p.m., a 63-year-old Middleville, Mich. man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while license revoked, Elm Street, Village of Hesperia.…

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Trinity Health Shelby recognized as one of top 100 rural hospitals in U.S.

March 3, 2026

SHELBY — Trinity Health Shelby Hospital has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.  The Top 100 awards program celebrates outstanding performance annually among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, states a press release from Trinity Health West Michigan. Trinity Health…

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Scottville Clown Band launches fundraiser to purchase new bus

March 1, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is launching a capital fund campaign to purchase a new bus. Each year the Scottville Clown Band is a popular attraction at festivals and special events across Michigan. As a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, the band’s mission is to support youth music education. In 2025, the band provided more than $23,000 in…

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