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Girls Varsity Soccer: Hart rebounds with 4-1 win over Suttons Bay

March 26, 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. HART — The Hart girls soccer team bounced back from a loss to Fruitport with a 4-1 win over Suttons Bay, taking control early and maintaining it throughout. The Pirates struck quickly, scoring less than…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Jason Daniel Yonker, 39, pleaded guilty Feb. 26 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced March 23 to concurrent terms of one year and…

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Varsity Girl’s Soccer: Shelby mounts comeback against Lakeview; finds first win of season

March 25, 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. Report compiled by Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Reporter BATTLE CREEK – With a draw against Tri-County a few days ago,…

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Varsity Girls’ Soccer: Hart falls to Fruitport 0-7 in season opener

March 24, 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. Report compiled by Kai Taylor,…

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Varsity Girl’s Soccer: Shelby ties Tri-County 3-3 in season opener

March 24, 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. Report compiled by Kai Taylor,…

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Brad Jacobs selected as new Hart superintendent

March 24, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Following second round interviews Monday evening, March 23, the Hart Public Schools Board of Education voted to enter into contract negotiations with former…

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Oceana Democrats host meeting April 7

March 24, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Democrats will host a general membership meeting Tuesday, April 7, in the Oceana County Services Building Conference Room at 844 S Griswold St. The meeting…

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Parolee sent back to prison for breaking and entering

March 24, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 40-year-old man who had been paroled from prison last August is headed back behind bars after being sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st…

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Newaygo County jury acquits man of CSC charges

March 24, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WHITE CLOUD — A jury found a 52-year-old man not guilty of all charges in a child sex case in Newaygo County’s 27th Circuit Court…

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Obituary: Charles Wesley Kiogima, 92, of Hart

March 24, 2026

Charles Wesley Kiogima, 92, of Hart, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at his home. He was born Oct. 12, 1933, in Petoskey. Chuck served in the U.S. Navy and…

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Varsity Girls Track: Hart season opens at Grand Valley State with multiple medalists

March 23, 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. Report compiled by Kai Taylor,…

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Hart High School students explore professions during Career Day

March 23, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart High School students had an opportunity to learn about several different professions…

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Police news, published March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, March 16, 2026: 1:03 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), an 83-year-old Rothbury man was cited for driving while license revoked,…

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Sports coverage support, sponsors needed

March 23, 2026

We are still seeking sponsors to support our continued coverage of local school sports. This winter, Mason County Press and Oceana County Press began expanding sports coverage. The response has…

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Employment: K-12 Art Teacher

March 23, 2026

Employment: K-12 Art Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a K-12 Art Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply go to: www.mccschools.org. Job ID#649…

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79th District Court arraignments, published March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies David Jon Richter, 51, of Walkerville, larceny of a firearm. Offense date: Feb. 9, 2026. Agency:…

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HPD news, published March 19, 2026

March 19, 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 12,…

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Recent death: Laurence Richard Frishett, 84, of Hart

March 19, 2026

Laurence Richard Frishett, 84, of Hart, died on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his home. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 3 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at Beacon Cremation…

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Eight Shelby choir students qualify for state solo and ensemble

March 18, 2026

SHELBY — All eight Shelby High School choir students who recently performed in district solo and ensemble qualified for the state competition at Big Rapids High School. “Shelby choir students…

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M 20 tunnel project underway

March 17, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Construction of a $2.6 million pedestrian tunnel that will cross M 20 to Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo began March 9, and…

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State grant awarded to preserve Pentwater Township Cemetery’s historic graves

March 17, 2026

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Dunes Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) has been awarded a $2,578.30 state grant to preserve the historic graves…

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