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Man allegedly sets fiancee’s camper on fire while she is inside

November 2, 2026

WEARE TOWNSHIP — A warrant has been issued for a 43-year-old Hart man who allegedly set his fiancee’s camper on fire when she was inside of it, said Lt. Scott Bosley of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on 88th Avenue Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 3:30 p.m. It is alleged that he lit hay and clothing on fire…

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Football program makes emotional tribute to former player who died in crash

November 2, 2026

HART — The Hart Pirates football program made a heartfelt tribute to a former Pirate football player who died in a tragic car crash, Oct. 27. Hart High School graduate Austin Martinez, 21, of New Era, and Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby were killed Tuesday…

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Obituary: Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby

November 1, 2026

Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby, died due to an automotive accident on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in Oceana County. She was born May 25, 1962, in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the daughter of Nazario and Andrea Lopez. Graciela retired in 2024 from Peterson Farms in…

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Seven area youths prepare to raise honeybees

October 29, 2026

Seven area youths have completed their initial training through the West Shore Beekeepers Association’s 2026 Youth Apiary Project and will receive their own honeybee colonies next spring. The program provides…

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Terrorism threat suspect to undergo psych testing 

October 29, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The 27-year-old Montague man facing terrorism threat and explosive device possession charges in Muskegon County and firearms and resisting arrest charges in Oceana…

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Area students explore health care careers through Northwest Michigan Health Pathways

October 29, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — Nine ninth- and 10th-grade students…

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Shelby event to raise funds for local vets

October 29, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — The American Legion Post #30 is hosting an event to help local military veterans. Formerly called the Feather Party, the American Legion Fundraiser…

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Free medical, dental clinic scheduled Nov. 8 in Hart

October 29, 2026

HART — A free medical and dental clinic will be held Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Oceana County Council on Aging, 4250 W. Tyler Road. The clinic, organized by AMEN…

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Recent death: Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby

October 29, 2026

Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses,…

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Prosecutor completes review of Gull Lake football report 

October 28, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office has completed its review of a 385-page report regarding allegations involving the Gull Lake High School football program,…

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Rothbury man sent to prison for CSC

October 28, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 34-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced to 17 months to five years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 26,…

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Council on aging wins national award to build accessible community garden

October 28, 2026

HART — Oceana County Council on Aging is one of 70 teams nationwide selected as a Phase 1 winner of the Cultivating Connected Communities Garden Challenge, a national competition organized…

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2 killed in head-on crash in Oceana County

October 27, 2026

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…

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Montague man charged with terrorism threat

October 27, 2026

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…

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Traffic alert: Oceana Drive closed from Webster to Roosevelt for serious crash

October 27, 2026

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…

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Drones elevate law enforcement response and investigations to new levels

October 27, 2026

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.…

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Montague man faces several charges after trying to run from police

October 26, 2026

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…

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MSP activity report, published Oct. 26, 2026

October 26, 2026

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…

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Police news, published Oct. 26, 2026

October 26, 2026

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:…

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Marching Tigers earn ‘1’ at festival, shine at Glow Show

October 26, 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…

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Recent birth, published Oct. 26, 2026

October 26, 2026

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…

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