HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the public that could lead to the arrest of the suspect or suspects who shot the traffic light at Oceana Drive and Polk Road. “I was recently contacted by a supervisor for the Michigan Department of Transportation,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “He advises that yesterday, June 2,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 39-year-old Hesperia man with an extensive criminal history was sentenced to a prison term of 14 months to five years for a conviction of larceny $1,000-$20,000 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, June 1. Jason Alan…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — The 50-piece Shelby Alumni Marching Band and Color Guard will perform at the Electric Forest Festival Saturday, June 27, from approximately 3-4:30 p.m. “It’s mostly people who have graduated from Shelby,” said Shelby Band Director Erin Ray-Peterson. “There…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A Pentwater man was transported to the hospital after he reportedly was jumping onto vehicles on Business Route US 31 south of…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old Rothbury man who was fishing on Lake 16 located near Clay Road and 80th Avenue fell off his boat, which…
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…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Hart and Shelby-Benona fire departments responded to a reported structure fire on North June Drive near Wildridge Road Tuesday, June 2, at 8:30 a.m. “It was a…
Ronald Dee Robbins, Sr., 82, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly May 28, 2026, while fishing on Hart Lake. He was born Nov. 7, 1943, to Ernest and Rita Robbins of…
West Shore Community College seeks an individual who is passionate about teaching in a successful rural nursing program with a desire to build strong relationships with students and colleagues. This…
Employment: Vital Records Clerk The County of Oceana is accepting applications for an Vital Records Clerk. Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on…
PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to Business Route US 31 south of the Wishing Well convenience store Monday, June 1, around 5:30 p.m. for a male subject trying…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The judge presiding over a criminal case against against a 27-year-old mother and her 34-year-old boyfriend who are charged with multiple counts of…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Bridge rehabilitation work on Longbridge Road is set to begin Monday, June 8, and continue through Aug. 6, according to the Oceana…
The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, May 26, 2026: 9:31 p.m., larceny and malicious destruction of household goods, 4800 block of South 180th Avenue, Greenwood Township.…
NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of 20-25 pieces of irrigation pipe from the 6700 block of East Loop Road, said Oceana County Sheriff…
United Way of the Lakeshore is bringing Day of Caring back to Oceana and Newaygo Counties this September, and the organization is looking for project hosts and community input on…
Employment: Upper Elementary/Middle School Teacher Ludington Area Catholic School is seeking a full-time upper elementary/middle school teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Full single benefits and free tuition to employee’s…
METS School Bus Dispatcher Job summary: Coordinate daily operations of school buses. Schedule bus driver shifts and monitor driver availability. Utilize software programs as directed. Represent the district in a…
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. McBAIN — Shelby claimed its…
Kolten Lee Bolles, 28, of Hesperia, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, leaving behind a family and community who loved him deeply. Kolten was born June 3, 1997, in…
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. HUDSONVILLE — The Pentwater Falcons…
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