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Car crashes into Pentwater business

May 13, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — An 87-year-old Pentwater man was ticketed for careless driving and transported by ambulance to Trinity Health Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby Tuesday, May 12, after crashing a 2005 Toyota Camry into a marina office building on Hancock Street around 1 p.m. The accident caused “significant damage” to the building and another storefront, said Pentwater…

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Oceana County man sentenced to prison for receiving, concealing stolen tools

May 13, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Oceana County man was sentenced to 40 months to 20 years in prison for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 12. Nicholas James Gale pleaded no…

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Motions filed in murder case

May 12, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The attorney representing a 46-year-old Ferry Township woman accused of murdering her husband presented two motions in 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 11. Shale Nicole Campos is charged with open murder and felony firearm for the shooting death…

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Attorneys file motions in baby death case

May 12, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Attorneys representing a 27-year-old mother and her 34-year-old boyfriend charged with multiple counts of child abuse in connection to the death of her…

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Traffic alert: Crash in downtown Pentwater

May 12, 2026

PENTWATER — Emergency crews were dispatched to Hancock Street near Sixth Street Tuesday, May 12, around 1 p.m. for a vehicle that struck “multiple buildings” at the Snug Harbor Marina,…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced Monday, May 11, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Joe Don Baisden, 47, pleaded no contest March 23 to a high-court misdemeanor of failure…

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Man receives prison sentence for meth, probation violation

May 12, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  HART — A 42-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 11, for convictions of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and probation…

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Muskegon Catholic Central tops Shelby girls soccer team 4-2

May 12, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SHELBY — Shelby dropped a…

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Employment: High School English Teacher

May 12, 2026

Employment: High School English Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. See details and apply online at: www.mccschools.org Job…

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Larceny theft investigations top police activity

May 11, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, May 5, 2026:…

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Marshville Dam Road re-opens

May 11, 2026

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Marshville Dam Road between 64th and 56th avenues re-opened to traffic Saturday, May 9, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The stretch of road had been…

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OCCOA Ladies Tea focuses on flowers

May 11, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging welcomed guests the Friday before Mother’s Day, May 8, to a free charming Ladies Tea celebrating the Victorian floral tradition of “tussie…

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Hart boys win WMC Rivers track championship at MCC

May 11, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SCOTTVILLE — Hart dominated the…

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Shelby softball claims tournament title with wins over Onekema, MCE

May 10, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. CUSTER — The Shelby Tigers…

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Shelby tops Newaygo 2-0 in nonconference girls soccer matchup

May 8, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. NEWAYGO — Shelby closed out…

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Hart rallies past Montague for second straight soccer conference

May 8, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MONTAGUE — Hart battled back…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on felony charges: Derek William Millis, 44, of Muskegon, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Feb. 2, 2026. Agency:…

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HPD news, published May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 30,…

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DHD#10 and Trinity Health Shelby launch free Healthy Weight and Your Child program

May 8, 2026

SHELBY — District Health Department #10 (DHD#10), in partnership with Trinity Health Shelby, is inviting families in Oceana County to participate in Healthy Weight and Your Child (HWYC), a free,…

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Employment: Special Education Supervisor

May 8, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Supervisor. Master’s degree or full approval for Supervisor of Special Education, a special education endorsement, and three…

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Nominations open for Pentwater Citizen of the Year

May 7, 2026

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is accepting nominations for the club’s 2026 Citizen of the Year.  The winner will be recognized at an Oct. 6 community dinner and program…

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