Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole appeared headed for victory Tuesday in the Republican primary for Michigan’s 32nd State Senate District, building a commanding lead over challenger Max Riekse with strong support across Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. With unofficial results available from three of the district’s five counties, Cole had received 11,911 votes to Riekse’s 3,269. Cole carried Mason County…
Voters in Mason and Oceana counties overwhelmingly approved the renewal of the Mason-Oceana 911 operating millage Tuesday, extending funding for the region’s emergency dispatch system through 2031. Unofficial election results showed the proposal received a combined 10,657 yes votes and 3,780 no votes across the…
HART — The following are Aug. 4 primary election results in Oceana County: Governor Democrat Jocelyn Benson 2,573 Christopher Robert Swanson 334 Republican Mike Cox 476 John James 1,874 US Senator Democrat Haley Stevens 1,659 Abdul El-Sayed 1,184 Republican Mike Rogers 3,474 Representative in Congress…
Mason and Oceana county law enforcement agencies and emergency responders handled a wide range of calls Tuesday, Aug. 4, including reports of indecent exposure, a criminal sexual conduct complaint, domestic…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Three local school superintendents who now lead neighboring districts…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office hosted National Night Out at the Shelby Township Community Park Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 4-8 p.m. The event is an annual community-building…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 38-year-old Pierson, Mich. man was ordered in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 3, to pay over $22,000 in restitution for…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI at Mason County Eastern Schools. Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 34-year-old man was sentenced to 54 months (4 ½ years) to 10 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Monday, July 27, 2026: 8:11 p.m., a 25-year-old Manistee man was arrested on…
‘The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office does not intend to share data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of this evaluation or any potential future deployment.’ HART —…
Motorists and property owners are advised that roadside brush control operations will begin in Oceana County later this month. Saldivar Imperial Services LLC, of Saginaw, has been contracted by the…
PENTWATER — Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club is accepting funding requests from local organizations. The funding guidelines and the funding request form are available on www.pentwaterjrwomensclub.com. Requests must be submitted no…
SHELBY – Trinity Health Shelby Hospital earned the Get With The Guidelines — Rural Stroke Gold quality achievement award from the American Heart Association. Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids,…
MEARS — The Oceana County Democrats are hosting the “August Community Event/General Membership Meeting and Annual Potluck Picnic” Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Johnson Square Park on West Fox Road. Attendees…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department. Thursday, July 23, 2026: 12:31 a.m., criminal sexual conduct investigation, City of Hart. 7:23 p.m., noise complaint, 100 block of…
The Oceana Conservation District was recently awarded a $29,237 grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Grant funds will be used to create a Watershed…
The following is the Oceana County ballot for the state primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4: Governor Four-year term -— vote for not more than one Democrat Jocelyn Benson of Ferndale,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief There are some decisions that are easy to make, and there are others that weigh heavily because they involve something people genuinely care about. This is…
LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club has received a $5,000 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund to help equip its new Hart Food Club, which is expected to open…
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen Louise Scane, a remarkable woman of boundless love for her family and friends. Helen was born March 19,…
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