The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026: Schools: Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Others: Math Counts middle school event at West Shore Community College. Postponed until Thursday, Jan. 22. Oceana Council on Aging ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP…
Frank Joseph Seyka, 77, of Pentwater, died Saturday, January 17, 2026, at home. He was born February 18, 1948, in Lansing, the son of Frank and Sophie (Jajko) Seyka. A full obituary will be posted later this week. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com ________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…
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…
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 Purdy. The cause of the fire was electrical, said the chief, and the garage and…
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 Rivers Division play. Hart led the game in the first three quarters but the Spartans…
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. 12, 2026: 11:56 p.m., a 40-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for second-offense driving while license revoked and improper license plate, West Cleveland Road near 88th Avenue, Grant Township. He was…
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 Polk Road near 128th Avenue Monday afternoon, Jan. 19, during a winter storm. The crash occurred just after 2 p.m., said Michigan State Police Sgt. Kelsey Case of the Hart…
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 Stanley and Gertrude (Brach) Broda. In accordance with Ray’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel,…
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 Ludington Area School District Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Trinity Lutheran School,…
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 rear-ended an Oceana County Road Commission truck. The 41-year-old female driver of the SUV is reportedly injured. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP…
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 snowy week. The Snowcoming dance is set for Friday, Jan. 23, following the varsity girls basketball game against Shelby. Immediately following the game, the Snowcoming court will be recognized, and…
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, 2026: 9:44 a.m., threats complaint, 1000 block of Industrial Park Drive, City of Hart. 10 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. 12:20 p.m.,…
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 Bernard and Mae (Schuette) Berry. She graduated from Cooley High School, Class of 1956. Barbara married Carl H. Hart on November 26, 1993, and they shared many wonderful years together…
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 Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools West Shore Community College Note: Ludington Area School District is closed for a scheduled staff professional development day. All LASD…
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. A 46-year-old man reportedly broke his leg. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…
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, Jan. 18, through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20. “Heavy snow and blowing snow are expected,” states NWS. “Near blizzard conditions are possible.” Total snow accumulation between 5 and 8 inches…
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 — Hart placed sixth overall out of 20 teams Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Grand Rapids West Catholic High School meet. The Pirates took fourth place out of nine teams…
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 — The North Muskegon Norsemen defeated Hart Friday, 68-54 in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division action. Hart led early with a 16-15 point advantage after one. Sophomore Kolton Rockwell scored 8 points…
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 snow accumulations up to 8 inches. “Travel could be hazardous at times especially along and near US 31 north of Muskegon,” states NWS. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports…
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 use concerns. The Behavioral Health Urgent Care offers a walk-in option for individuals who need immediate behavioral health support but do not require emergency room services. The BHUC helps bridge…
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 preferred. Ability to obtain medical clearance. Any other qualifications deemed appropriate. Comprehensive Fingerprinting, Livescan Fingerprint, MI Registry Early Childhood trainings, Infant Safe Sleep Training. Job Goal: To provide a quality…
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