HART – A 64-year-old former Mears man pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 9. Jesuz Chapa, 64, who recently was living in Dallas, Texas, pleaded to the charges pursuant to a plea agreement in which he agreed to be sentenced to 15-30 years in prison, stated Michigan…
ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Vandals smashed windows at the Kateri Tekakwitha Native American Center and Saint Joseph Chapel, located at 3801 N. 144th Ave., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A front stained glass window and a rear basement window were smashed, but it appeared nothing…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — An 18-year-old Walkerville student who reportedly made extreme violence threats against Walkerville Public Schools staff and students was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Friday, Nov. 6, around 7:45 a.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WEARE TOWNSHIP — A female bartender was reportedly assaulted over the weekend by a woman with brass knuckles at Murphy’s Tavern, receiving several puncture wounds.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Rothbury woman was transported to an area hospital…
Josephine Ganns, 95, of Mears, died Sunday, November 8, 2026. She was born May 8, 1931, in Chicago, the daughter of Thomas and Josephine (Monnier) Stringos. Her spirit has been…
WALKERVILLE — A student at Walkerville Public Schools was removed from school Friday, Nov. 6, after reportedly making threats against the school community. According to a letter sent to parents…
Carol Marlene Dodds, 86, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026 after a short battle with cancer. She was born March 7, 1940, in Hart, the firstborn of four…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana activity of the Hart post of the 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. 29,…
Shawn Michael Lodes, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1963, to his parents Edgar and Joyce (Romans) Lodes, in Muskegon. Shawn…
Linda Marie Snyder, 65, of Mears, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Friday, October 30, 2026, at home. She was born July 31, 1961, in Hart, the daughter of Nicholas and…
Charlotte Marie Petersen, 86, lifelong resident of Pentwater, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 23, 1939, in Ludington, the…
Carol Marlene Dodds, 86, of Hart, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was born March 7, 1940, in Hart, the daughter of Clayton and Anna (Graff) Nixon. Funeral…
Hart Public Schools is seeking a patient, dedicated and highly motivated migrant/English as a second language (ESL) paraprofessional at Hart Middle School, serving students in fifth through eighth grades. The…
Hart Public Schools is seeking a patient, dedicated and highly motivated one-on-one paraprofessional at Hart Middle School, serving students in fifth through eighth grades. The paraprofessional will provide targeted academic,…
HART — Ross Field won a write-in campaign for the Oceana Board of County Commissioners’ District 2 during the midterm election Tuesday, Nov. 3. Results for the write-in campaign were…
HART — A possible safety situation put Hart Public Schools on alert Wednesday, Nov. 4, before it was determined that it was not a threat to school students and staff.…
Democrat Rebecca Amidon is the likely winner of Michigan’s 32nd Senate District race, defeating Republican Kim Cole by 2,362 votes, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election. All precincts…
Richard Allen Jordan, 90, of Walkerville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026, surrounded by a lifetime of memories and love. Richard proudly served in the United States Army,…
UPDATE: This list was updated Wednesday morning, Nov. 3, with more complete results. The following are Oceana County unofficial results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 midterm election: Of 22,954…
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