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Winter storm warning issued

January 20, 2026

9-12 inches of snow possible OCEANA COUNTY — Another winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Oceana County, as well as Muskegon and Ottawa counties, beginning at midnight Tuesday night until 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21. Nine to 12 inches of snow is possible in some areas. “Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over…

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Fire destroys garage

January 20, 2026

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A fire destroyed a garage at 3358 N. 120th Ave. Friday morning, Jan. 16, according to Walkerville Fire Chief Al Purdy. The fire call was dispatched shortly before 7 a.m., and the unattached garage was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived, said Chief…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Pirates defeat Spartans in conference play

January 20, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. SCOTTVILLE — The Hart Pirates defeated Mason County Central Tuesday, Jan. 20, 45-32 in West Michigan Conference…

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Police news, published Jan. 20, 2026

January 20, 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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Jan.…

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Driver injured when SUV rear-ends plow truck

January 20, 2026

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old woman was transported by Life EMS to an area hospital after the SUV she was driving rear-ended an Oceana County Road Commission plow truck on…

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Recent death: Raymond Stanley “Ray” Broda, 78, of Pentwater

January 20, 2026

Raymond Stanley “Ray” Broda, 78, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home. He was born July 20, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late…

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Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

January 19, 2026

  The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026: Schools: Covenant Christian School, Ludington Fountain Child Development Center Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School…

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News alert: SUV rear-ends road commission truck

January 19, 2026

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash on Polk Road near 128th Avenue Monday, Jan. 19, at 2:12 p.m. It was reported that a Honda Pilot SUV…

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Pirates to celebrate Snowcoming this week

January 19, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The Hart High School Pirates are gearing up to celebrate Snowcoming during this…

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HPD news, published Jan. 19, 2026

January 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, Jan. 8,…

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Obituary: Barbara Ann Hart, 88 of Gaylord, formerly of Hart

January 19, 2026

Barbara Ann Hart, 88 of Gaylord, formerly of Hart, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Born January 1, 1938, in Detroit, Barbara was the daughter of the late…

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

January 18, 2026

  The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Monday, Jan. 19, 2026: Schools: Hart Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern…

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News alert: snowmobile crash

January 18, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A snowmobile crash on the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail near 66th Avenue and southbound US 31 was reported to Mason-Oceana 911 Sunday, Jan. 18, around noon.…

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Near blizzard conditions predicted, winter storm warning issued

January 18, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Oceana and Mason counties, beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday,…

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Varsity Competitive Cheer: Hart places 6th at GR West Catholic meet

January 17, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. GRAND RAPIDS…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: Norsemen defeat Pirates

January 17, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. HART —…

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Winter weather advisory extended until 7 a.m. Sunday

January 17, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Lake and Newaygo counties remain under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service until 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Expect additional…

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CMH now offering behavioral health urgent care

January 16, 2026

LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health has begun a new service, Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC), designed to provide timely support for individuals experiencing urgent behavioral health or substance…

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Employment: Oceana County Learning Center Classroom Assistant

January 16, 2026

Employment: Oceana County Learning Center Classroom Assistant Qualifications: CDA Endorsement and/or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood preferred. Bilingual skills preferred. Excellent communication, organizational, people, and teamwork skills. CPR-First Aid Training…

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Employment: Summer Child Care Assistants

January 16, 2026

Employment: Summer Child Care Assistants Year-round available Qualifications • Meet State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Rules to qualify as a staff member • First Aid/CPR/AED Certified (we provide all…

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Employment: Church receptionist/secretary

January 16, 2026

Employment: Church receptionist/secretary Join the St. Simon Church Office Team! Receptionist/Secretary This is more than a job ~ it is a ministry assisting all of God’s people. Are you a…

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