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Varsity Baseball: Falcons fall to Brethren in doubleheader, drop close opener 7-6

April 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. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Falcons dropped both games of a doubleheader to Brethren Thursday, falling 7-6 in the opener and 19-7 in the nightcap. In Game 1, Pentwater controlled much of the contest behind a…

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Varsity Boys Baseball: Hart Drops Two Games to Ludington in Doubleheader

April 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. By Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Writer LUDINGTON — Ludington swept Hart in a doubleheader Thursday, shutting out the Pirates 10-0…

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Hart PD report, published April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 2, 2026: 5:31 p.m., assist to the Hart Area Fire Department, 300 block of State Street, City of Hart. 6:20 p.m., suspicious situation, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. Friday, April…

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5 women vie for Asparagus Queen crown

April 9, 2026

HART — Five women are vying for the Asparagus Queen crown for the National Asparagus Festival, which is slated for June 12-14. Queen candidates (listed alphabetically) include: Shannon Beishuizen sponsored by…

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Blues and boogie pianist to perform in Hart April 24

April 9, 2026

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present Mr. B’s Blues and Boogie Piano Celebration Friday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public School’s auditorium.  Blues…

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Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher

April 9, 2026

Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2026/2027 academic school year. For details and to apply…

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Man allegedly stabs, kills dog during domestic assault

April 8, 2026

He fled the scene on foot, which put the nearby school in ‘secure mode,’ and was captured by police after about 45 minutes on the run. PENTWATER — A male…

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Varsity Girls’ Soccer: Hart Dominates Reed City in 8-0 Mercy Win

April 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. By Kai Taylor, OCP Sports…

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Varsity Track & Field: Pentwater earns 26 medals, 17 personal bests at MCE invite

April 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. CUSTER — The Pentwater Falcon…

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Former wrangler speaks out after horse accident

April 7, 2026

UPDATE: This article has been updated with further information about the horse’s condition from Double JJ’s general manager. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — A former wrangler for the…

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Police news, published April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post:…

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Healthcare guide helps students explore high-demand careers

April 7, 2026

Healthcare is one of the largest and fastest-growing employment sectors in Oceana County, with a complex and wide array of potential career pathways.  “The College Access Networks of Oceana and…

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Accused assailant armed with baseball bat allegedly strikes man with vehicle

April 6, 2026

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Scottville man was arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old Scottville man in the Wishing Well convenience store parking lot Sunday, April 5,…

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Woman victimized in online scam

April 6, 2026

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Montague woman was scammed out of thousands of dollars in an online scam that police are not going to be able to recover. The Oceana…

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Horse, driver injured when horse collides with car

April 6, 2026

ROTHBURY — A 71-year-old New Era woman received minor injuries, and a horse was injured when the car the woman was driving was struck by the horse Sunday, April 5,…

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Police news, published April 6, 2026

April 6, 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: Tuesday, March…

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Richard H. Balsitis II, 68, of Hesperia

April 6, 2026

Richard H. Balsitis II, 68, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born March 17, 1958, in Grand Rapids, the son of Richard H. Sr., and Ann…

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Obituary: Rick Allen MacKay, 73, of Hesperia

April 6, 2026

Rick Allen MacKay, 73, of Hesperia, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 1, 1952, in Grand Haven, the…

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Employment: Housing Programs Director

April 6, 2026

Employment: Housing Programs Director IMMEDIATE OPENING – Full Time: FiveCAP, Inc., a locally-based not for profit organization is seeking qualified applicants with construction knowledge and experience to assist in the…

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Warrant arrests top Hart PD activity

April 3, 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, March 26,…

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April Fool’s Day drug bust nets 90 pounds of meth 

April 3, 2026

MUSKEGON COUNTY — Ninety pounds of methamphetamine, five firearms and a large sum of cash were seized by narcotics officers during a drug bust April 1, according to the Michigan…

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