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GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A U-turn attempt on Fox Road near Wilson Road led to a rollover crash Monday, Aug. 10, at 10:40 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office traffic crash report. A 59-year-old Trenton, Mich. man was driving a 2023 Ford Bronco when he “was attempting a U turn, and turned into the westbound lane of travel and…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor FERRY TOWNSHIP — A house fire at 2241 E. Ferry St. resulted in a family of five being displaced from their home Monday evening, Aug. 17. Thanks to the firefighters’ quick response, the home is salvageable, said Capt. Chris Ernst of the Ferry Township Fire Department. Unfortunately, the single-family home was not insured. It appears…
SHELBY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is helping Shelby Public Schools’ students, staff and teachers by hosting a “Cram the Cruiser” event before the start of new school year. The event is slated for Thursday, Aug. 20, from 3-5:30 p.m. in the parking lot across from the Ladder Community Center, at 67 N. State St. Cram School Resource Officer…
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: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026: 3:11 p.m., a 48-year-old Manistee woman was arrested for possession with intent to deliver heroin and methamphetamine following a traffic stop, northbound US 31 near Polk Road, Hart…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — District Health Department No. 10 and state environmental officials have confirmed a harmful algae bloom at Bass Lake in Mason County. The bloom was confirmed Monday, Aug. 17, by DHD No. 10 in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Health officials said they will continue monitoring the harmful algae bloom,…
Laura May Sobode, 67, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Hart, died on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital in Sugar Land, Texas. She was born Feb. 19, 1959, in Hart, the daughter of Richard and Sharlene (Elwell) Shafer. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel.…
The County of Oceana is accepting applications for an Adult Probation Officer. Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website at www.oceana.mi.us Interested parties shall submit an application and/or resume with references to the following address: Oceana County Administrator’s Office Attn: Jessica LaPointe 100 State Street, Hart, MI 49420 (231)…
HART — Due to negative feedback, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office announced it is opting out of using the Flock cameras that were recently installed around the county as part of a 90-day trial. Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller sent a memo to the Oceana County Board of Commissioners prior to its regular meeting last Thursday, Aug. 13, informing the…
PENTWATER — The 96th Annual Pentwater Homecoming Parade drew a large and enthusiastic crowd Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor _________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by subscriptions. Today, while Mason County Press and Oceana County Press remain free to everyone, the cost of producing quality local journalism continues to…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to southbound US 31 near mile marker 145 for a semi trailer that caught fire Friday, Aug. 14, at 10:49 a.m., according to Mason-Oceana 911 dispatch information. The southbound lane was temporarily closed by law enforcement in the vicinity of the fire. Command on scene requested Hart Area Fire Department to…
OCEANA COUNTY — Heavy rainfall led to historic flooding last April, causing damage and compromising structures in Oceana County and in several other Michigan communities. In response to a Presidential disaster declaration issued in June, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest disaster loans for Michigan businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms, tornadoes,…
Story and photos by Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — The Pentwater Yacht Club will host the 29th Annual Wooden and Classic Boat Show and Parade Saturday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free, public event features dozens of beautifully restored wooden and classic boats displayed on the Village Green and in the water. The event has…
PENTWATER — The DAR Michigan Dunes Chapter meeting is set for Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Pentwater Public School, beginning at 2 p.m. before the Pentwater Homecoming Parade. The program will feature a presentation highlighting three historic women. ___________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by subscriptions. Today, while Mason County Press and Oceana County…
HART — Now is the time to clean out your basement, garage, or barn and look for old, unusable, or mystery products that require safe disposal. The Oceana County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hart Department of Public Works, 1010 State St. This event is only…
HART — West Shore Bank has contributed $10,000 to the Community Foundation for Oceana County’s Founders Circle Capital Campaign. The campaign is supporting the renovation of a historic building in downtown Hart that will become the foundation’s permanent home and provide a gathering space for the community. The renovated facility will include office and meeting space intended to serve residents,…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Fruit Festival is set for Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Shelby Township Community Park, at 4101 Buchanan Rd. The festival offers food trucks, a Big Wheel race, a craft fair, carnival rides and games, a car show, a pie auction, the Read Early Read Often (RERO) bus, a special helicopter…
HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Association announced the artists who will perform during the upcoming 2026-2027 season of the Hart Community Performing Arts Series. Over the past 26 seasons, the series has presented 176 concerts featuring a wide range of artists, and this coming season will continue in that vein. The 26-27 season will open Friday, Oct. 9,…
Janis Joy “Jan” Prather of Mears, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026, following a long illness. She was born on April 20, 1945, in Freeport, Ill., to Roy and Doris Hefty. Raised in Orangeville, Ill., Jan graduated from Orangeville High School in the Class of 1963. She later attended Rock Valley…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: John Perry Harford V, 33, pleaded guilty June 1 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced Aug. 10 to 32 days in jail with credit for 32 days served; 18 months probation; and $598 in fines and costs. Harford was also found guilty of probation violation and was…
PENTWATER — The 96th Annual Pentwater Homecoming Celebration is set for Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 13–16, with an action-packed lineup of events. “As Pentwater’s largest and most beloved community tradition, Homecoming brings together residents, former locals, and visitors from near and far to celebrate the spirit, history, and hospitality of our lakeshore community,” states a press release from the Pentwater…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post on two felony counts of possession of child sexually abusive material and one felony count of using a computer to commit a crime on South 72nd Avenue Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 5:30 a.m., according to Trooper Freddy Bahena. The man was lodged…
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