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Police continue to investigate fatal crash

September 15, 2026

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police from the Hart post continue to investigate a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 27-year-old Pentwater man, Sept. 2. Bradley Alan Kaminski was the sole occupant in a vehicle that hit a tree in the 4000 block of Washington Road, said MSP D/Sgt Michael Cuevas. The crash occurred some time between 10:20…

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Teacher grant applications open through Sept. 30 

September 15, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY – As the new school year begins, the Oceana Community Foundation has announced that applications are open for its annual Teacher Mini-Grants Program through Sept. 30. Funded through the foundation’s Youth Advisory Council and community partners, the grants provide up to $250 to…

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Helicopter inspections of power lines to begin Sept. 22

September 15, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — ITC will conduct aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment in Michigan through mid-November.  The helicopter patrols provide an overall status of vegetation management and maintenance needs of the overhead transmission system.  Separate patrols will take place for vegetation and…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Sept. 15, 2026

September 15, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: David Martin Greiner, 37, pleaded guilty July 6 to a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated and…

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ESD dedicates tree in memory of longtime board president Vince Greiner

September 14, 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 — West Shore…

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Sheriff’s office hosts first-ever Church Safety Conference

September 14, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its first-ever Church Safety Conference Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon at Grace Adventures in Silver Lake. “We…

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ATV rider injured in dune crash

September 14, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old Rochester Hills man operating a 2024 Polaris RZR at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes was injured during a crash Thursday, Sept. 10, shortly after 7…

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Trinity Health joins sand dunes trauma response time improvement initiative 

September 14, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – Trauma leaders at Trinity Health Shelby and Trinity Health Muskegon have joined a  multi-agency effort to improve response times for injured patients at Silver Lake Sand Dunes. …

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Michigan Dunes Chapter meeting set for Sept. 19

September 14, 2026

HART — The Michigan Dunes Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host a chapter meeting Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. at the Oceana County…

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Obituary: Susan Marie Thompson, 78, of Hart

September 14, 2026

Susan “Sue” Marie Thompson (Gould), a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 11, 2026, surrounded by the…

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Meth possession investigations top police news

September 14, 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: Wednesday, Sept.…

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Obituary: Patricia Ann Ferwerda, 69, of Ludington, formerly of Mears

September 14, 2026

Patricia Ann “Patty” Ferwerda, 69, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Ludington Woods. Born January 8, 1957, in Grand Haven, to Joseph and Edith Ferwerda, Patty lived a…

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Obituary: Sharon Lee Neilly, 88, of Hart

September 14, 2026

Sharon Lee “Mamaw” Neilly,  88, of Hart, passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born Nov. 9, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, the…

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Vehicle fire closes one lane of US 31 temporarily Friday evening

September 12, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A vehicle fire temporarily closed one lane of traffic on northbound US 31 Friday evening. Emergency crews were dispatched at 8:02 p.m. and the lane was closed…

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City officials to provide update on historic district, discuss future plans

September 11, 2026

HART – The City of Hart will host a community night at the Hart Historic District, 570 Lincoln St., Monday, Sept. 28, to provide an update on the property, discuss…

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OWI, warrant arrests top Hart PD activity

September 11, 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, Sept. 3,…

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Obituary: Richard Collins Gregwer, 76, of Pentwater

September 11, 2026

Richard Collins Gregwer, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at age 76. He was born on Jan. 16, 1950, to Collins and Grace (Gebhardt) Gregwer in Hart.…

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Recent death: Patricia Ann Ferwerda, 69, of Ludington

September 11, 2026

Patricia Ann Ferwerda, 69, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Ludington Woods Assisted Living.  She was born Jan. 8, 1957, in Grand Haven, the daughter of Joseph and Edith…

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Harmful algae bloom detected on Bass Lake

September 10, 2026

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — District Health Department #10 and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy have confirmed that a reported algae bloom in Bass Lake is harmful.…

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Silver Lake Apple & BBQ festival set for Friday, Saturday

September 10, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Silver Lake Sand Dunes 23rd annual Apple & BBQ Festival is set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12, at Golden Township Park, for a…

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Employment: 911 Director

September 10, 2026

Mason-Oceana 911 has a vacancy for the position of 911 Director. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in 911 operations is preferred. To view the complete job posting,…

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