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53rd Annual National Asparagus Festival set for this weekend

June 11, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  HART — Every year thousands of people flock to Oceana County to celebrate asparagus season in the “Asparagus Capital of the World” during the National Asparagus Festival.  Oceana County is the top producer of asparagus in Michigan, accounting for about 80 percent of Michigan’s asparagus production, and Michigan is the leading producer in the country. …

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Twin Lake area man dies when vehicle hits tree

June 11, 2026

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Twin Lake area man died when his vehicle hit a large tree at the intersection of 192nd Avenue and McKinley Road Wednesday, June 10, around 9:30 p.m., according to the Michigan State Police, Hart post. The man, whose name is…

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Foundations fund expansion of elementary esports across Mason, Lake and Oceana counties

June 11, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP, Mason County — A regional partnership among three community foundations will fund the expansion of elementary esports programs to public…

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued, 5:55 p.m.

June 10, 2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Mason and Oceana counties until 6:45 p.m. today. At 5:49 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along…

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Man arrested for OWI following quad crash

June 10, 2026

FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Grand Haven man riding a 2007 Suzuki ATV on Loop Road near 154th Avenue Saturday, June 6, at 1:15 a.m. was arrested for operating while…

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Alcohol suspected in motorcycle crash

June 10, 2026

CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 61-year-old Kalamazoo man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital in Muskegon following a motorcycle crash on Washington Road and 120th Avenue near…

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Pentwater harbor dredging project underway

June 10, 2026

This Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PENTWATER — Dredging operations are underway…

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Police news, published June 10, 2026

June 10, 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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, June…

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Woman drives to sheriff’s office to report assault, gets arrested for OWI

June 10, 2026

HART — A 49-year-old woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated after driving to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office to report she had been assaulted by a 34-year-old man at…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published June 10, 2026

June 10, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced Monday, June 8, 2026 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Erick John Roth, 47, pleaded no contest April 27, 2026 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and…

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One in a million

June 9, 2026

Motorcycle crash survivor making miraculous recovery By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GRAND RAPIDS — Every day William “Coop” Cooper, Jr. takes one step closer to recovery after suffering critical injuries,…

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Employment: High School English Teacher

June 9, 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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Employment: Special Education Teacher – MoCI

June 9, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI.  Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain…

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Employment: Special Education Teacher – Reintegration Program

June 9, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher for the Reintegration Program.  For a complete list of requirements and responsibilities, visit our website at…

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Employment: Teacher Consultant – Visually Impaired (VI)

June 9, 2026

Employment: Teacher Consultant – Visually Impaired (VI) West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Teacher Consultant for the Visually Impaired. Master’s degree required. For a complete…

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Jury finds man guilty of sexually assaulting 4-year-old girl

June 8, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A jury found Jeffrey Scott Barrett, 42, of Gwinn, Mich., guilty Friday, June 5, of four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC)…

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Man pleads no contest to child abuse in connection to baby’s death

June 8, 2026

  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 34-year-old man pleaded no contest to second-degree child abuse in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, June 8, in connection to…

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Art initiative energizes Hesperia

June 8, 2026

HESPERIA — A growing collection of murals, sculptures and installations is adding new energy and visual appeal to Hesperia through HesperiART, a community-driven public art initiative. The effort began following…

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Fire destroys Crystal Township home

June 8, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A fire destroyed a double-wide modular home at 2462 E. Jackson Rd. early Sunday morning, June 7. Firefighters from Crystal Township, Hart…

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Police news, published June 8, 2026

June 8, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent in Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police,…

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HPD news, published June 5, 2026

June 5, 2026

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 28, 2026: 1:30 a.m., noise complaint, 600 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 1:52 p.m., lost property,…

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