Pentwater seeks $23.9 million bond Nov. 2. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Schools is asking voters to approve a nearly $24 million bond proposal, Nov. 2, to fund improvements to the school and build a new gym and auditorium, running track and soccer field. Pentwater has not asked voters for funding in nearly 20 years since its…
Man sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for CSC. Defendant claims racial injustice and plans to appeal conviction. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 4. Robert Iree Mallard, who pleaded guilty to the charge…
UPDATE: Command on scene reported over-heated vehicle — not an active fire. News alert: Report of vehicle fire on US 31. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire on southbound US 31 near Monroe Road Sunday, Oct. 3, shortly after 7 p.m.
Sheriff’s office investigates defunct foundry break-ins. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of break-ins at the former Barber Steel Foundry building on Winston Road. “Somebody has been breaking in there and stealing a lot of fixtures,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Copper wire has been stolen over the last couple…
Suspect leads police on a 60-mile, two-hour high-speed chase. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Holton man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies following a 60-mile, two-hour high-speed chase Friday morning, Oct. 1, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man finally surrendered after all of the tires on his 2002 Chevrolet Suburban were flat…
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