PENTWATER — National nonprofit Wreaths Across America announced that Pentwater Township Cemetery will once again participate and North Weare Township Cemetery will join for the first time as official locations for the 2025 Wreaths Across America program. This marks the second year of participation for Pentwater Township Cemetery and the first year for North Weare Township Cemetery as part of…
Gary David Green, 68 of Pentwater, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Born April 4, 1957, in Ludington, Gary was the son of the late Earl and Lorna (Sawyer) Green. He graduated from Ludington Senior High School with the class of 1975 and went on to receive his associate degree from West Shore Community College. He married Cheryl Lyn…
Brenda J. Krause, 61, of Hart, died on Tuesday October 21, 2025. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019…
HART — Smith & Eddy Insurance, in collaboration with Auto-Owners Insurance, has partnered with Hart High School, providing the addition of a new scorers’ table to be used for all events at the high school gym. “When we heard that the school was looking to replace the old and outdated existing table, we reached out to see if we could…
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, Oct. 16, 2025: 2:59 p.m., suspicious situation, 100 block of Apple Street, City of Hart. 3:08 p.m., wellbeing check, 800 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 17, 2025: 10:26…
DALTON TOWNSHIP, Muskegon County — A 6-year-old child died in a three-vehicle crash on Holton Road near East Michillinda Road Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 21, according to Sgt. Brent Bomers of the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office. The child was ejected from the vehicle, and authorities believe alcohol was a factor in the crash. “It was determined that a vehicle was traveling…
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HART — the following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Gabriella Jovita Pena, 29, of Hart, methamphetamine possession. Preliminary exam: Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. – Brian Gager, 57, of Hesperia, methamphetamine possession. Preliminary exam: Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. – Gregory Patrick Lighton, 34, of Rothbury, possession of a narcotic/cocaine less than 25 grams.…
Winter Grace Vandenheuvel, the infant daughter of Jared Vandenheuvel and Montana Scott of Hart, died on Sunday, October 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at noon at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A preliminary exam for a 46-year-old Ferry Township woman accused of murdering her husband last August is scheduled for Dec. 2 in Oceana County’s 79th District Court. Shale Nicole Campos faces charges of open murder and felony firearm for the shooting death of her 46-year-old husband, Jason Campos. “Campos has been charged with…
Festival attendees spent a total of $7.3 million, according to visitors bureau GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival last month drew 30,000 people who spent a total of $7.3 million, according to data collected by the Silver Lake Sand Dunes — Hart Visitors Bureau “The annual Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival,…
EDEN TOWNSHIP, Lake County — A 73-year-old Hart man died after a semi truck and an SUV collided at the intersection of West 10 Mile Road and North M 37 Friday afternoon, Oct. 17, according to Lake County Sheriff Rich Martin. Gerald Leonard “Buzz” Schmitz Jr., was driving the semi, which caught fire after the crash. “On Oct. 17, 2025…
OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Ferndale, Mich. man was transported to Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont and then transferred to Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a bullet fragment ricocheted off a steel target and hit his hip while he was target practicing on federal forest property Saturday, Oct. 18, around 9:30 a.m., said Sgt. Mike Fillips…
Beginning this November, Mason County Press and Oceana County Press will begin publishing local sports scores, which will be posted daily on both sites. It is our intention to not only provide scores for high school teams but also middle school, youth recreation and adult recreation. We will only accept scores from coaches or team representatives who have made arrangements…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025: 7:48 p.m., a 34-year-old Brighton man, formerly of Shelby, was arrested on an outstanding warrant, Bevier Street, Village of Shelby. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail.…
Gerald Leonard “Buzz” Schmitz Jr., 73, of Hart, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, due to a motor vehicle accident. He was born October 8, 1952, in Monroe, the son of Gerald Sr. and Jean (Dodson) Schmitz. In 1995, Gerald married Helen (Mannor) Schmitz, and over the last 30 years have been blessed with 11 children, 27 grandchildren, and 11…
By Joan Young, Contributing Writer Oceana Conservation District has been quietly offering structured opportunities for children to explore the outdoors for the past five years. There are a number of types of events which are provided including day camps, school field trips, workshops, and citizen science programs such as stream monitoring. I recently “stumbled” across one of the regular venues…
Approximately 300 protesters gathered in Pentwater and 200 in Hart Saturday, Oct. 18, for the No Kings rallies, according to the Oceana County Democrats. ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local news. Payment…
The following are Oceana County trick or treating hours and Halloween events reported to OCP: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025: Trick or Treating at Dunes, Silver Lake Sand Dunes, noon to 1 p.m. Halloween Spooktacular, Pentwater Village Green, begins at noon. Costume contest, treat bags, scavenger hunt, trick or treating with village merchants and a witches dance at 1:30 p.m. Tractors…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Department of Veteran Affairs is hosting a Veterans Day Parade in Hart Saturday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. and a 5K race Saturday morning in Shelby. The parade, which will include local businesses and military groups, will be held rain, shine or snow, said Oceana County Veterans Affairs Officer/Director Jodi…
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