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Car crashes into Pentwater business

May 13, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — An 87-year-old Pentwater man was ticketed for careless driving and transported by ambulance to Trinity Health Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby Tuesday, May 12, after crashing a 2005 Toyota Camry into a marina office building on Hancock Street around 1 p.m. The accident caused “significant damage” to the building and another storefront, said Pentwater…

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Oceana County man sentenced to prison for receiving, concealing stolen tools

May 13, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Oceana County man was sentenced to 40 months to 20 years in prison for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 12. Nicholas James Gale pleaded no…

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Employment: Part-time Music Director

May 13, 2026

St. John’s Church Position: Part-time Music Director Overview: Seeking a passionate director to lead music ministry. Services feature a blended worship style. Responsibilities: ·         Direct music for one weekly Sunday morning service ·         Play an instrument and lead vocals for worship services. ·         Meet with Pastor for worship planning and occasional special…

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Motions filed in murder case

May 12, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The attorney representing a 46-year-old Ferry Township woman accused of murdering her husband presented two motions in 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 11.…

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Attorneys file motions in baby death case

May 12, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Attorneys representing a 27-year-old mother and her 34-year-old boyfriend charged with multiple counts of child abuse in connection to the death of her…

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Traffic alert: Crash in downtown Pentwater

May 12, 2026

PENTWATER — Emergency crews were dispatched to Hancock Street near Sixth Street Tuesday, May 12, around 1 p.m. for a vehicle that struck “multiple buildings” at the Snug Harbor Marina,…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced Monday, May 11, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Joe Don Baisden, 47, pleaded no contest March 23 to a high-court misdemeanor of failure…

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Man receives prison sentence for meth, probation violation

May 12, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  HART — A 42-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 11, for convictions of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and probation…

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Muskegon Catholic Central tops Shelby girls soccer team 4-2

May 12, 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. SHELBY — Shelby dropped a…

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Employment: High School English Teacher

May 12, 2026

Employment: High School English Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. See details and apply online at: www.mccschools.org Job…

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Larceny theft investigations top police activity

May 11, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, May 5, 2026:…

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Marshville Dam Road re-opens

May 11, 2026

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Marshville Dam Road between 64th and 56th avenues re-opened to traffic Saturday, May 9, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The stretch of road had been…

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OCCOA Ladies Tea focuses on flowers

May 11, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging welcomed guests the Friday before Mother’s Day, May 8, to a free charming Ladies Tea celebrating the Victorian floral tradition of “tussie…

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Hart boys win WMC Rivers track championship at MCC

May 11, 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. SCOTTVILLE — Hart dominated the…

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Shelby softball claims tournament title with wins over Onekema, MCE

May 10, 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. CUSTER — The Shelby Tigers…

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Shelby tops Newaygo 2-0 in nonconference girls soccer matchup

May 8, 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. NEWAYGO — Shelby closed out…

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Hart rallies past Montague for second straight soccer conference

May 8, 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. MONTAGUE — Hart battled back…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on felony charges: Derek William Millis, 44, of Muskegon, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Feb. 2, 2026. Agency:…

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HPD news, published May 8, 2026

May 8, 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, April 30,…

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DHD#10 and Trinity Health Shelby launch free Healthy Weight and Your Child program

May 8, 2026

SHELBY — District Health Department #10 (DHD#10), in partnership with Trinity Health Shelby, is inviting families in Oceana County to participate in Healthy Weight and Your Child (HWYC), a free,…

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Employment: Special Education Supervisor

May 8, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Supervisor. Master’s degree or full approval for Supervisor of Special Education, a special education endorsement, and three…

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