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SUV driver criminally charged for bicyclist’s death

February 19, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 37-year-old Hart man has been charged with a misdemeanor of moving violation causing death in connection to an SUV vs. bicycle crash that resulted in the death of Joseph Richard Schaner, 72, of Hart last August. Schaner was riding a bicycle on Oceana Drive west of Hogan Road in Weare Township when…

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News alert: Semi truck crash on US 31

February 19, 2025

The highway is temporarily closed in the vicinity of the crash, and motorists are advised to seek an alternate route. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to northbound US 31 at mile marker 146 near Shelby for a two-vehicle crash involving a semi truck…

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News alert: 2-vehicle crash at Tyler Rd. and 116th Ave.

February 19, 2025

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash at Tyler Road and 116th Avenue Wednesday, Feb. 19, around 12:15 p.m. It was reported there was a 66-year-old woman with a head injury, according to dispatch information.

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February 19, 2025

Would you like to receive a daily summary of the day’s news from both Mason County Press and Oceana County Press? For $10 a month, you will receive the MCP/OCP…

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Recent death: Harry Wallace Raymond, 102, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater

February 19, 2025

  Harry Wallace Raymond, 102, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…

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Case dismissed against man accused of wielding gun at bank 

February 18, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The criminal case against a 39-year-old Hart man charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and felony firearm was…

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Police news, published Feb. 18, 2025

February 18, 2025

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: Monday, Feb. 10, 2025:…

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Obituary: Marianne Glover, 98, of Hart, formerly of Brandenton, Fla.

February 18, 2025

Marianne A Glover, 98, of Hart, and formerly of Bradenton, Fla., sadly  passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, surrounded by loving family.  She was born on Dec. 20, 1926…

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Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025

February 17, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Hart Public Schools Oceana Christian School in Hart Walkerville Public Schools ___________________…

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A light at the end of the winter tunnel — lighthouse keepers announce 2025 calendar

February 17, 2025

LUDINGTON — The chill of winter will soon give way to brighter days ahead, and the Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association has announced its 2025 calendar of events that take…

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HPD news, published Feb. 17, 2025

February 17, 2025

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, Feb. 6,…

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Swihart promoted to sergeant

February 17, 2025

HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office recently announced Deputy Jeremy Swihart earned his stripes and has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. “Sgt. Swihart has been with the…

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Obituary: Charles Floyd Smith, 90, of Pentwater

February 17, 2025

Charles Floyd Smith, also affectionately known as Chuck or Grandpa Chuck, passed away at the age of 90, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home in Pentwater, surrounded by…

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Employment: Agriculture Technician

February 17, 2025

Employment: Agriculture Technician The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking an Agriculture Technician to provide technical expertise to agricultural clientele in the area, carry out the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program…

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Recent births, published Feb. 17, 2025

February 17, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Victoria Lynn Rodriguez, the daughter of Jenna and…

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

February 16, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School (virtual…

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Winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday

February 16, 2025

UDPATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 7 A.M. TUESDAY A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb.…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Feb. 14, 2025

February 14, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Cody Allen Lohman, 28, of Holton pleaded guilty Dec. 16…

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‘Round 2’ of winter weather expected to hit late tonight

February 14, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — After digging out from a winter storm Thursday, Feb. 13, that resulted in all Oceana County schools closing, another round of wintry weather is expected to hit…

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Obituary: Linda Kay McLouth, 87, of Hart

February 14, 2025

On Friday February 7, 2025, Linda Kay McLouth, 87, of Hart, joined her beloved husband, Clem, in Heaven on his birthday.  She was born September 7, 1937, in Mason, Michigan…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 13, 2025

February 13, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Terry Clyde Sherman, 34, of Warren, Michigan; two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon.…

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