MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. SHELBY — Hart delivered a dominant 88-43 victory Friday, Dec. 12, over Shelby on the road, improving their record to 5-0 this season. “The team showcased incredible offensive firepower and balanced scoring throughout the…
SHELBY — Shelby State Bank is participating in the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Program, a statewide initiative designed to make high-quality childcare more affordable for working families to serve employees in Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana counties. In partnership with Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, a designated regional facilitator hub, the bank will now offer eligible employees a groundbreaking benefit…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Dale William Iverson, 57, of New Era, a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor of operating with a high blood alcohol content/.17 or higher. Preliminary exam: Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. – Joseph Lee Derby, 58, of Hart, third-offense operating while intoxicated. Preliminary exam:…
LUDINGTON — The public is invited to attend the 2026 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant taking place on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. The show will begin at 4 p.m., doors will open at 3:30 pm. Five candidates from Mason and Oceana counties will be taking the stage to compete in talent, private interview, on-stage interview, lifestyle…
OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. Varsity Girls Basketball: Shelby defeats Hart SHELBY — The Shelby Tigers defeated the Hart Pirates Thursday, Dec. 11, 35-24. “It was a tough night for the Pirates,” said HHS Coach Ron Williamson. “Shelby came…
Cindy Fethke, 62, of Shelby, formerly of Hart, passed away on Friday December 5, 2025 at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital, surrounded by all of her loved ones. Cindy was born in Shelby and was the daughter of George and Darlene (Gebhart) England. In the summer of 1979, at the Charles Mears State Park in Pentwater, she met the man who would…
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, Dec. 4, 2025: 10:57 a.m., general assistance, Oceana Drive and Lever Road, City of Hart. 9:17 a.m., opening burning, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. 10:15 a.m., medical assist, 300…
Beverly Jean Eitniear, 90, of Hart, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. She was born December 26, 1934, in Hart, the daughter of Monroe and Phronie (Wehry) Sutherland. Beverly enjoyed crafting items for people and was skilled in knitting, crocheting, and sewing. She also enjoyed playing games with family and friends…
Employment: Student Success Specialist Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Upper Elementary Student Success Specialist for the 2025-2026 school year. For details and to apply visit www.mccschools.org. Job #591. Application deadline: Jan. 5, 2026 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until Jan. 5, 2026.
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 34-year-old man was sentenced to one year in jail and ordered to pay $3,640 in restitution in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 8, for stealing from storage units. Dylan Ray Krcma, 34, pleaded guilty Oct. 6 to larceny $1,000-$20,000. Two felony counts of breaking and entering a building with intent…
EGELSTON TOWNSHIP (Muskegon County) — The 9-year-old girl who died in a car vs. semi tanker truck crash Wednesday morning, Dec. 10, on Maple Island Road north of Sullivan Road was a third grader at Hesperia Community Schools, and the 51-year-old woman who died in the crash was the child’s mother. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the…
EGELSTON TOWNSHIP (Muskegon County) — A 51-year-old woman and a 9-year-old girl died in a car vs. semi tanker truck crash Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 10:18 a.m. on Maple Island Road north of Sullivan Road, according to the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office. “It was determined that a car traveling north on North Maple Island Road lost control and crossed the…
HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Ted Robert Soltow, 67, pleaded guilty Sept. 18 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced Dec. 8 to 24 days in jail with credit for 24 days served; 18 months probation; and $598 in fines and costs. One count of possession of cocaine, heroin or another…
The following are closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP/OCP for Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central School District, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern School District Pentwater Public Schools…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Violet Skye Lentz, the daughter of Aveena Toles and Nash Lentz of Pentwater, was born on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Hope Marie McCallum, the daughter of Stacy and Luke McCallum of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.…
Employment: Varsity Girls Soccer Coach This is a paid posting. Published until Dec. 23, 2025
PENTWATER — Smith & Eddy Insurance, in collaboration with Auto-Owners Insurance, has partnered with Pentwater High School, providing the addition of a new scorer’s table to be used for all events at the high school gym. Joe Knowles, senior vice president of Smith & Eddy, who has also served as a Michigan High School Athletic Association officiator, said he has…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Hart man sustained minor injuries in a rollover crash on 72nd Avenue near Winston Road Monday, Dec. 8, shortly before 3 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The man was southbound on 72nd Avenue in a 2013 Subaru Outback when he lost control at the curve. “It spun out; went into…
Oceana and Mason counties are under two winter weather advisories issued by the National Weather Service until 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Both counties are included in an advisory that remains in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9. A second advisory begins at 10 p.m. Tuesday and continues until 4 p.m. Wednesday. For the first advisory, expect mixed precipitation;…
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 Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025: 4:17 a.m., alarm, 5000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. Noon, general assistance, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 4:06 p.m., medical assist, 2000 block of…
Maria Teresa Balderas, 76, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, in Grand Rapids. Born on February 10, 1949, in San Manuel, Texas, Maria grew up enveloped in the warmth of a close-knit family which deeply influenced her own values as a family-oriented, loving, and independent woman. Maria is survived by her devoted husband, Francisco “Paco” Balderas, and her children…
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