GRANT TOWNSHIP — Two Oceana County residents were killed Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27, in a nearly head-on crash on South Oceana Drive, south of West Webster Road. The victims have been identified as Austin Martinez, 21, of New Era, and Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Martinez, a graduate of Hart High School, was…
Police found pipe bombs, Molotov cocktails, toxic chemicals, firearms and writings detailing plans. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — The 27-year-old Montague man charged with four felonies in connection to allegedly running from Michigan State Police troopers at the Rothbury Wesco convenience store, Oct.…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were on scene of a serious traffic crash on Oceana Drive, which was blocked from Webster to Roosevelt roads, Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27. First responders were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash at 2:20 p.m. More information will…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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