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 — Hart defeated Ravenna 55-24 in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play Friday. The Pirates’ defense had 25 steals that led to some easy buckets, said Hart Coach Ron Williamson. “It…
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. NORTH MUSKEGON — The Shelby Tigers defeated the North Muskegon Norsemen 39-21 Friday night. Shelby scorers: Jayna Burmeister, 12 Annabelle Stark, 10 Aya Lambert, 7 Michelle Peterson, 7 Jordan Wolting, 3 Score…
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, Jan. 28, 2026: 10:08 a.m., found property, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 2:32 p.m., mental health complaint, 100 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 7:53 p.m., peacekeeping, 300…
HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present renowned Celtic music artists Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas in concert Sunday, Feb. 22, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium at Hart Middle School. This will be the duo’s third appearance in Hart over the past two decades. The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser,…
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. SHELBY — The Shelby Tigers fell to the North Muskegon Norsemen Thursday, 70-33. “North Muskegon came out red hot hitting 8 of 10 three point shots in the first quarter and 13-23…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s employees recently raised $13,766.23 for United Way chapters within its service area. The funds were distributed to the following United Way chapters: United Way of Mason County: $8,005.13 United Way of the Lakeshore: $1,866.00 United Way of Southeastern Michigan: $1,470.10 United Way of Northwest Michigan: $1,278.00 United Way of Manistee County: $1,147.00 “Your generosity made…
A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for several west and central Michigan counties — including Oceana and Mason counties — is in effect until 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Expect mixed precipitation with total snow accumulation of 2-4 inches and ice accumulation around a light glaze. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution…
SHELBY — Two Shelby State Bank employees — Melissa Harris and Tracy Wimpee — have been promoted to branch managers, the bank recently announced. Harris was promoted to branch manager of the Whitehall branch office. She began her career with Shelby State Bank as a business development specialist, overseeing key programs including SSB’s Elan credit card portfolio. “She will continue…
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. Varsity CUSTER — The Cardinals defeated the Wildcats 50-34 Wednesday night. While the two teams are part of the West Michigan D Conference, Wednesday’s game was not part of the conference schedule.…
UPDATE: THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY WAS LIFTED SUNDAY MORNING, FEB. 8, 2026. SHELBY — Some residents in the Village of Shelby will remain under a boil water advisory following a water line break this week. The water line break at the corner of Cherry and Lesada streets occurred Tuesday, Feb. 3, impacting residents in the following areas: Cherry Street, Lesada…
Harold Ralph Kempker, 87, of Hart, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born September 3, 1938, the son of Harold and Viola (Venksy) Kempker. A full obituary will be posted soon. A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service,…
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 White Cloud in a close ending Wednesday, 48-43. The Tigers end their season 13-1, undefeated in the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division, 7-0. Shelby scorers: Jayna Burmeister,…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jason Garth Spoelholf, 28, of Bitely, two counts of possession of firearms by a prohibited person, one count of possession of ammunition by a prohibited person and one count of felony firearm. Offense date: Feb. 1, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10…
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Employment: Varsity Assistant Boys Track Coach Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School Boys Assistant Varsity Track Coach for the 2025/2026 school year. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 648 Application deadline is Feb. 23, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until Feb. 23, 2026
Employment: Junior Varsity Baseball Coach Mason County Central School District is hiring a Junior Varsity Baseball Coach for the 2025/2026 school year. Prior baseball playing experience required. Prior baseball coaching experience preferred. For details and to apply go to www.mccschoolso.org. Job ID #641. Application deadline is March 27, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until March 27, 2026.
Care Team Position Openings at the Animal Hospital of Ludington Do you enjoy people and animals? Are you upbeat and positive? Do your friends refer to you as smiley and bubbly? Do you want to help promote the human-animal bond? Do you love to help in a team environment? If this describes you, then you may be just the candidate…
Employment: Professional Lab Technician, part-time West Shore Community College seeks an outstanding individual to provide individualized instruction to Mechanical Systems students in an open-entry/open-exit learning environment. You will work directly with students to support learning associated with curriculum and the use of instructional equipment. This position requires 18-25 hours per week with day and/or evening assignments. To meet requirements, you…
Employment: Head Varsity Football Coach This is a paid posting. Published until Feb. 18, 2026
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 Shelby Tigers outplayed and outscored the Mason County Central Spartans Tuesday. Shelby defeated MCC 62-28 in the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division game. The Tigers dominated from the beginning…
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. Four Hart Pirates scored in double figures in a win against Hesperia Tuesday 72-20. Pirate sophomore Kolton Rockwell once again led the way with 18 points including four three pointers and five…
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