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Muskegon man sent to prison for raping young boy.

July 12, 2021

Muskegon man sent to prison for raping young boy. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to five to 25 years in prison for a conviction for first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 12. Matthew William Gunderson, of 1660 Terrace St., raped a 5-year-old boy Dec. 29, 2020. The incident…

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Man faces 10-15 years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd-degree CSC.

July 12, 2021

Man faces 10-15 years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd-degree CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Muskegon man faces serving a 10-15 year prison term after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 12. Robert Iree Mallard is one of four Muskegon men facing CSC charges in connection to a…

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Traveling Vietnam Wall sends powerful message.

July 11, 2021

Traveling Vietnam Wall sends powerful message. HART — The Traveling Vietnam Wall visited the Oceana County Fairgrounds July 7-11, and the exhibit sent a powerful message that we must honor and cherish the sacrifices our military veterans have made to protect our freedom. A closing ceremony took place Sunday afternoon, July 11, with a 21-gun salute and the playing of…

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Lane closures on northbound US 31 July 12-15.

July 9, 2021

Lane closures on northbound US 31 July 12-15. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for bridge work on northbound US 31 over Buchanan Road north of Shelby will be in effect Monday through Thursday, July 12-15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative John Richard. The work is weather dependent.    

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The horror of Vietnam must never be forgotten.

July 9, 2021

The American Veterans Traveling Tribute is open to the public 24 hours a day through Sunday, July 11, at the end of the closing ceremony at 3 p.m. The horror of Vietnam must never be forgotten. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The brutality and devastation of the Vietnam War raged on for years and years, triggering political turmoil in…

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