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Michigan Dyslexia Institute to open center in Oceana County 

April 22, 2026

HART — A grant from the Oceana Community Foundation will allow the Michigan Dyslexia Institute to open a center in Oceana County. The Oceana County Center of the Michigan Dyslexia Institute received a $10,260 grant from the community foundation. Through this grant, MDI is expanding its services by opening its sixth center in the State of Michigan in Oceana County,…

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Brad Jacobs is excited to take the helm of the Pirate ship

April 22, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart native Brad Jacobs is excited to get started at his new job as the Hart Public Schools superintendent.  The new school leader…

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Varsity Girls Track: Hart girls stay dominant, extend conference streak with tri-meet sweep

April 22, 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. HART — The Hart girls track and field team continued its run of dominance Tuesday afternoon, defeating Holton, Mason County…

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Employment: Middle/High School Math Teacher

April 22, 2026

Employment: Middle/High School Math Teacher Mason County Eastern School District is seeking a Middle/High School Math Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Applicants can view position details online at https://www.mceschools.com/emplyment-opportunities or email pshou@mceschools.com …

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Employment: Deputy Clerk

April 22, 2026

Employment: Deputy Clerk The Mason County Clerk’s office has an opening for a full-time Deputy Clerical position. The primary responsibilities include Elections and Concealed Pistol Licensing.  Other duties may include…

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Varsity Girls Soccer: Hart defeats Whitehall for first conference win of season

April 21, 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. By Kai Taylor, OCP Sports…

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Varsity Girls Soccer: Ravenna edges Shelby 2-1 in WMC matchup

April 21, 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. RAVENNA — Ravenna scored once…

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Obituary: Sally Lou Wisner, 80, of Pentwater

April 21, 2026

Sally Lou Wisner, 80, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 2, 1945, in Highland Park, the daughter of…

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Hart High School honor roll

April 20, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The following Hart High School students were named to the honor roll for…

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Hesperia Dam returning to normal after near-disaster

April 20, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — Life is returning to normal in the Village of Hesperia where its dam was on the verge of breaching last week from the…

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Warren couple injured in dune crash

April 20, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Warren, Mich. man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital following a crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Saturday, April 18,…

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Cross-county pursuit on US 31 halted due to dangerous speeds

April 20, 2026

Suspect is wanted on several warrants including prostitution  GRANT TOWNSHIP — A police chase that began near Winston Road on US 31 in Oceana County ended near Apple Avenue in…

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Police news, published April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity:  Wednesday, April 15, 2026:…

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Employment: Parish Business Manager

April 20, 2026

Employment: Parish Business Manager St. Simon Parish in Ludington and St. Mary Parish in Custer are seeking a full-time business manager to oversee financial, administrative and operational functions in collaboration…

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Employment: Parish secretary

April 20, 2026

Employment: Parish secretary St. Mary Catholic Parish in Custer is seeking a friendly and organized part-time parish secretary. Responsibilities include supporting general office operations and parish activities. Qualified candidates should…

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Employment: Middle School ELA Teacher

April 20, 2026

Employment: Middle School ELA Teacher Mason County Central School District is seeking a Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Applicants can view position details…

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Hesperia Dam water levels going down

April 19, 2026

Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Story by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — Water levels on the Hesperia Dam are going down following several days of heavy rains that swelled…

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Hesperia Dam holds on following another round of heavy rain

April 18, 2026

Story by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HESPERIA — The Hesperia Dam survived another round of heavy rain Friday night, April 17, but if logs plug…

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Varsity Soccer: Hart blanks Lakeview 5-0 in weather-delayed return

April 18, 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. HART — The Hart Pirates…

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Varsity Track: Pentwater posts 11 place finishes at Hesperia Invitational

April 18, 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. HESPERIA — The Pentwater Falcons…

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Roger Clinton Bailey, 90, of Pentwater

April 18, 2026

  Roger Clinton Bailey, 90, of Pentwater, died on Friday, April 17, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of…

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