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MSP troopers raise money, awareness for Special Olympics in Torch Run

September 23, 2026

HART — Two Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post, Freddy Bahena and Jesse Kidner, recently participated in Torch Run, which is a non-stop relay that raises money and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan.  “Participants run throughout the state, carrying the torch as true Guardians of the Flame—champions for individuals with intellectual disabilities,” states the Flame of Hope website.…

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Shelby village, school district partner on ‘Getty Field Reset’ project

September 23, 2026

SHELBY — The Village of Shelby and Shelby Public Schools have reached an agreement to proceed with the “Getty Field Reset” Project, a joint initiative designed to address aging facilities and reduce maintenance obligations while continuing its current use as a community soccer field. The…

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Volunteers needed for downtown Hart fall decorating

September 23, 2026

HART — The Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team (HEART) will decorate the downtown for fall Thursday afternoon, Sept. 24, and is in need of volunteers to help. “Fall is almost here, and we could use a few extra hands to help decorate Downtown Hart! Join…

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Scott Beal to retire as chamber director

September 23, 2026

HART – Scott Beal, executive director of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce and Silver Lake Sand Dunes Hart Visitors Bureau, has announced his retirement effective Oct.…

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Walkerville teacher Stankowski to be inducted into Michigan Fastpitch Hall of Fame

September 22, 2026

West Shore School News is a presenation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Oceana County Press and Mason County Press.  WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools teacher Joey…

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Police ID man found dead in car submerged in Pentwater Lake

September 22, 2026

PENTWATER — Michael Dean Manglois, 69, of Grand Haven has been identified as the man who was found dead inside a car that was submerged in Pentwater Lake last week,…

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Sheriff’s office warns of opioid-like drug being sold in stores

September 22, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office recently issued a warning about a drug called 7-OH that is being sold in stores with no age limit for its purchase. In…

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Woman arrested for assault with knife

September 22, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Mears woman was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s…

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Obituary: Donna Jean (Heydenberk-Curtis) Essenberg,  90, of Hart

September 22, 2026

Donna Jean (Heydenberk-Curtis) Essenberg,  90, passed away peacefully in Oaktown, Ind., on Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born November 5, 1935, to Ray and Edith (Hazen) Heydenberk, in Hart.…

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Man tries to kidnap woman walking on Oceana Drive, but dog scares him away

September 21, 2026

The suspect is described as a white middle-aged man with a medium build wearing a black bandana around his forehead and driving a rusty white Ford pickup truck. He also…

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Bike trail to lead to Lake Michigan access in Pentwater, Montague

September 21, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The 22-mile Hart-Montague William Field Memorial Trail will eventually lead to Lake Michigan access in Pentwater and Montague. Work continues to secure funding…

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Obituary: Steven A. Hitchcock, 72, of Hesperia

September 18, 2026

Steven A. Hitchcock passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born to Gerald and Loretta (Cracker) Hitchcock on February 27, 1954. He is survived…

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Obituary: Jeffrey Dewitt, 55, of Shelby

September 18, 2026

In loving memory of Jeffrey Dewitt June 10, 1971 – September 16, 2026 Jeff was the kind of man people don’t come across often anymore. Strong, hardworking, fiercely independent, and…

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Obituary: Kyle Gordon Krause, 36, of Hesperia

September 18, 2026

Kyle Gordon “Buck” Krause, 36, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026. He was born August 10, 1990, in Grand Haven, the son of Gordon Beebe and Diane Krause/Beebe.…

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WSCC board to consider strategic value resolution, discuss facilities master plan

September 18, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will consider a resolution tied to state funding and discuss the college’s facilities master plan when it meets Monday,…

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Retraction and Correction

September 18, 2026

Oceana County Press issues this correction regarding its post published on September 2, 2026, concerning Daniel Bowman. The post initially included a photograph of Timothy Ryan Bowman. That photograph was incorrectly used…

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Ambrose, Moolenaar outline priorities in 2nd Congressional District race

September 17, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Democrat Benjamin Ambrose and Republican U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar will face each other in the Nov. 3 general election for Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District. The…

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Pirates to celebrate Homecoming

September 17, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart High School will celebrate Homecoming next week. The Pirates’ Homecoming events will…

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Missing man found dead in car submerged in Pentwater Lake

September 16, 2026

PENTWATER — A man’s body was recovered that was found inside a car submerged in Pentwater Lake Wednesday morning, Sept. 16. The man had been reported missing in Grand Haven,…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Sept. 16, 2026

September 16, 2026

HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Randi Alexis Shiley, 22, delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy and delivery manufacture of a schedule 1-3…

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Shelby man arrested following ‘burglary in progress’ call

September 16, 2026

BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post following a “burglary in progress” call to the 4000 block of 64th…

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