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Harmful algae bloom detected on Bass Lake

September 10, 2026

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — District Health Department #10 and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy have confirmed that a reported algae bloom in Bass Lake is harmful. This is the second time‎ this summer that a harmful algae bloom was detected on Bass Lake. The harmful algae bloom was confirmed in Bass Lake, Wednesday, Sept. 9. “DHD#10…

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Silver Lake Apple & BBQ festival set for Friday, Saturday

September 10, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Silver Lake Sand Dunes 23rd annual Apple & BBQ Festival is set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12, at Golden Township Park, for a weekend of food, music and fun. Indulge in tender BBQ, warm slices of homemade apple…

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Employment: 911 Director

September 10, 2026

Mason-Oceana 911 has a vacancy for the position of 911 Director. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in 911 operations is preferred. To view the complete job posting, please visit our website at www.mason-oceana911.org and click on the flashing text. To apply, send a cover letter…

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WSCC’s Oceana Community Education Center to open soon

September 9, 2026

The facility will be ‘one-stop shopping’ for education, workforce development and community services  WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and…

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DNR hunter appreciation events return this fall

September 9, 2026

Michigan hunters will again have an opportunity to meet with Department of Natural Resources staff, have harvested deer aged and pick up free hunting-related items during a series of hunter…

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3 teenage girls injured in dune crash

September 8, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Three girls, ages 13, 14 and 17, were injured in a crash on the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Monday, Sept. 7, around 3 p.m., according to an…

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Sheriff’s office arrests 5 for drunk driving over the holiday weekend

September 8, 2026

Additional traffic stops result in 4 pending meth charges The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026: 9:54 p.m., a 50-year-old Hesperia man…

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Recent births, published Sept. 8, 2026

September 8, 2026

The following birth has been reported: Ronald Leroy Monczunski, the son of Kari and Dylan Monczunski of Hesperia, was born on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. Cashton Edward Chase, the son of…

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Oceana County man dies after being entangled in Bobcat skid steer

September 4, 2026

OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old man died after he became entangled in the hydraulic arms of a Bobcat skid steer Thursday, Sept. 3, at 3 p.m. at his residence in…

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Woman injured in dune rollover crash

September 4, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Berrien Center, Mich. woman was injured in a rollover crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday afternoon, Aug. 30. The woman was a passenger…

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New indoor marketplace debuts in Shelby Sept. 12

September 4, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — The Shelby Marketplace will have a grand opening Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the gym at the Shelby…

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Hart PD report, published Sept. 4, 2026

September 4, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026: 5:19…

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Shelby State Bank announces personnel changes

September 4, 2026

SHELBY — Shelby State Bank recently announced several personnel changes, including new positions for Clarissa Moon, Jessica Younts and Amy Noonan. Moon transitioned from branch officer at the bank’s Montague…

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Recent death: Jennifer L. Jones, 40, of Walkerville

September 4, 2026

Jennifer L. Jones, 40, of Walkerville, died on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at…

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Downtown developments in Shelby to feature apartments, retail

September 3, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Excitement is in the air as two large-scale building developments are on the horizon in the Village of Shelby. Plans for both developments…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Sept. 2, 2026

September 2, 2026

HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Roy Daniel Bolan, Jr., 46, two felony counts of malicious destruction of property $1,000-$20,000…

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Obituary: Donald Martin Denton, 59, of Pentwater

September 2, 2026

Donald Martin Denton, 59, of Pentwater, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Ann Arbor. Born on Oct. 13, 1966, in Saginaw, Don was the son of William…

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Northbound US 31 Whitehall exit to be closed beginning Sept. 8

September 1, 2026

MUSKEGON COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin work on northbound and southbound US 31 bridges over Walsh Road in Montague Township and Colby Road in Whitehall Township…

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Fall ArtWalk to feature interactive mosaic mural 

August 31, 2026

HART — The Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team (HEART) has announced a brand-new interactive addition to this year’s Annual Fall ArtWalk: 600 Pieces. One Hart., a community mosaic mural that…

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Meth possession arrests top police activity

August 31, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026:…

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Hart grad earns prestigious scholarship

August 31, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart graduate Lluvia Burillo-Castro has earned an exciting opportunity to continue pursuing her…

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