By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office recently added a tool to its law enforcement gear that elevates its success in emergency response and investigations. The department has added a rotary-wing drone and a fixed-wing drone to its tool kit. The rotary drone operates like a helicopter, and the fixed-wing drone functions like a plane,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — A 27-year-old Montague man is charged with four felonies in connection to allegedly running from Michigan State Police troopers at the Rothbury Wesco convenience store Tuesday night, Oct. 20, and crashing into a glass door. Stewart Lee Simon…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Hart Post of the Michigan State Police: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026: 11:19 a.m., a 19-year-old Comstock Park man was…
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: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026:…
SHELBY — The Shelby High School Marching Band recently earned a 1 rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) Marching Festival at Big Rapids High School. “At…
The following birth has been reported: Isaiah Hernandez Rocha, the son of Regina and Victor Hernandez of Hart, was born on Friday, October 23, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell…
HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Brittany Elizabeth Crawford, year of birth 1993*, possession of a narcotic or cocaine less…
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a dense fog advisory for Oceana, Mason, Clare and Osceola counties until 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Visibility will be ¼…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LUDINGTON — A partnership among several west Michigan…
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, Oct. 15,…
HART – City of Hart voters will consider a proposed 2-mill public safety millage during the Nov. 3 general election. The proposal would authorize an additional property tax levy for…
HART — A 33-year-old Norton Shores man who was apparently angry for not receiving a gas card from the Department of Health and Human Services staff allegedly slammed the government…
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, Oct.…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 24-year-old Walkerville woman faces a felony charge of operating under the influence or while impaired causing death and a misdemeanor of moving…
Dennis Mitchell Best, 57, of Hart, died on Friday, October 16, 2026, at home. He was born February 4, 1969, in Shelby, the son of Charles and Betty (Achterhoff) Best.…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A former Shelby High School teacher and varsity boys soccer coach was sentenced to two and a half to 15 years in prison…
The following are Halloween events reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026: 8-10 p.m., Mason County Eastern Class of 2027 presents the Forsaken Forest…
HART — Early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm election begins Saturday, Oct. 24, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Hart Community Center, 407 S. State St. Early…
Dear Editor: I am writing in support of electing Ross Field as the representative for Shelby and Ferry townships on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners. Ross has thrown his…
Robert Lewis Schultz, 79 of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Born in Hart on September 22, 1947, Robert, lovingly known as Bob, was the son of the…
James “Jim” Conkle, 74, passed away on Wednesday October 14, 2026 in his home in Pentwater, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 1, 1952 to Mabel and Wilford “June”…
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