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White Lake Drive over US 31 could remain closed until end of May

January 27, 2026

WHITEHALL, Muskegon County — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced that the damaged White Lake Drive bridge over US 31 is estimated to remain closed until May 31. “In partnership with the Muskegon County Road Commission, MDOT will repair the White Lake Drive bridge decks over northbound and southbound US 31,” states an MDOT press release. “The bridge was closed…

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Moolenaar launches re-election in Michigan’s 2nd District

January 27, 2026

John Moolenaar (R-Midland) recently announced he is running for re-election in Michigan’s Second Congressional District. “With Republicans leading in the House, real progress has been made to restore common sense in Washington and get America back on track,” states a press release from his office.. “Over the past year, Republicans have delivered major wins for working families by cutting taxes,…

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Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

January 27, 2026

The following closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP and OCP for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. This list may be updated. Schools: Hesperia Community Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Trinity Lutheran School, Manistee Walkerville Public Schools Athetlics Hesperia vs. Mason County Eastern girls basketball game Hart vs. Hesperia boys basketball game Hart vs. Spring Lake girls basketball game Pentwater…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: Hart defeats Western Michigan Christian

January 27, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. FRUITPORT — The Hart Pirates defeated the Western Michigan Christian Warriors Monday 48-39. Hart Coach Nick Bronsema described the game as a “grind-it-out kind of night.” “We had to grind a close…

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Meth dealer sentenced to prison

January 26, 2026

Over 80 grams of meth confiscated by police By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 48-year-old Muskegon man convicted by a jury last month of four felony counts in connection to a meth dealing operation was sentenced to prison Monday, Jan. 26, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court. Joshua Charles Averill was sentenced by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to…

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