The following Easter events scheduled for Oceana and Mason counties have been reported to Oceana County Press and Mason County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: editor@oceanacountypress.com. Begin the subject line with “Easter Event.” Friday, April 3, 2026 Ludington’s Cornerstone Baptist Church Community Good Friday Service, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026: Silver Lake Sand Dunes…
The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026: 1:20 p.m., a 59-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a warrant and charged with unlawful license plate and operating without insurance, Polk Road, Hart Township.…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026: 2:48 p.m., hit-and-run crash, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026: 1:11 p.m., motorist assist, Washington and State streets, City of Hart. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026: 10:17 a.m., family trouble, 50 block of State Street, City of Hart. 3:30 p.m., suspicious…
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. WHITE CLOUD — Hart defeated White Cloud in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3, District 73 semifinal Wednesday. The final score was 49-38. Hart scorers: Rilynn Porter, 16 Reese Smith,…
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. WHITE CLOUD — Shelby defeated Holton in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3, District 73 semifinal Wednesday. The final score was 54-15. Shelby scorers: Jayna Burmeister, 26 Michelle Peterson, 14…
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. CUSTER — Walkerville defeated Mason County Eastern Wednesday in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 4 District 110 semifinal. The Wildcats won 50-47. “We fell behind early and then it was…
HART — The Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4, at noon at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. Hunt the fairgrounds for 10,000 prize-filled plastic eggs, and the Easter Bunny will be hopping around to visit the children. Free books donated by the Read Early Read Often organization will also…
Employment Opportunity: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; 2 years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — M 20/Stony Lake Road is scheduled to close to traffic between 68th and 72nd avenues at 7 a.m. Monday, March 9, as a $2.6 million pedestrian tunnel project gets underway. The approximate 76-foot-long tunnel underneath M 20 will allow pedestrians and tram traffic to safely cross the road from the south parking…
The new Michigan fishing license and regulation season begins Wednesday, April 1. The 2026 fishing licenses are available for purchase now and are valid through March 31, 2027. All anglers ages 17 and older are required to purchase a fishing license to fish public waters in Michigan; these licenses are good for all species, though additional reporting requirements apply to…
Shelby Public School District is currently hiring teachers for the upcoming school year! If you or someone you know is passionate about education and making a difference in students’ lives, we encourage you to apply. For full job posting, information, and application details, please visit our site at https://www.shelbypublicschools.net/page/employment-opportunities or contact hresources@shelby.k12.mi.us. This is a paid posting. Published until March 19, 2026.
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Gabriel Knight Cisneros, 42, pleaded guilty Dec. 5 to third-degree fleeing a police officer and was sentenced Feb. 23 to 210 days in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; and $598 in fines and costs. – Chelce Jo Beagle, 32, pleaded guilty…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce and Hart Middle School Principal Kevin Ackley are among four candidates vying for the district’s superintendent position. Bruce was hired as the high school principal last August. He was hired back at Hart Public Schools about two and a half years ago as the Spitler Elementary School…
The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026: 3:41 p.m., a 36-year-old Bitely, Mich. man was cited for driving while license revoked, Division and Alpha streets, Village of Hesperia. 4:15 p.m., a 63-year-old Middleville, Mich. man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while license revoked, Elm Street, Village of Hesperia.…
SHELBY — Trinity Health Shelby Hospital has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. The Top 100 awards program celebrates outstanding performance annually among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, states a press release from Trinity Health West Michigan. Trinity Health…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled. The West Shore ESD offers…
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. CADILLAC — The West Shore Wolves 12U B hockey team skated to an impressive championship victory last weekend, defeating the Mt. Pleasant Patriots 4–3 to claim the Hockey Night in Cadillac Osgood…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is launching a capital fund campaign to purchase a new bus. Each year the Scottville Clown Band is a popular attraction at festivals and special events across Michigan. As a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, the band’s mission is to support youth music education. In 2025, the band provided more than $23,000 in…
Barbara Jean Suttorp, 88, of New Era, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 21, 2026, after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on Dec. 1, 1937, in Hart, to Earl and Marie (Borgers) Kokx. Barb held many jobs throughout her life, but the role she treasured most was being a mom, raising her…
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. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington defeated Hart Friday and clinched the district championship. The Orioles topped the Pirates 62-49 in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2, District 35…
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. LOWELL — Hart was defeated by Lowell Friday evening in a non-conference game. The Pirates fell 49-41 in their final regular season game, ending with a record of 12-9. Hart finished the…
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