
News alert: Vehicle fire on 64th Avenue. BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire on 64th Avenue Monday, July 12, shortly before 7 p.m.

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…

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…

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…

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.