Story by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The portion of M 20 that has been closed to traffic since March 9 when construction of a $2.6 million tunnel project began will re-open Friday, May 15, at 8 a.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The approximate 76-foot-long tunnel underneath M 20 will allow pedestrians and tram traffic to…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 12-year-old boy fell 35 feet from a zip line platform at Grace Adventures Christian Camp Thursday, May 14, shortly before 10 a.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Hart post. The boy was suffering from hip pain, but it did not appear he had life-threatening injuries, said…
HART — Auditions for the Hart Community Performing Arts Association’s production of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” are set for Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the Hart Middle School, at 308 W. Johnson St. Audition participants are asked to use the back door entrance on the west side of the building. The entire community is…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor. HART — Mark Platt will be the longest-serving superintendent in Hart Public School’s history when he retires at the end of the school year. Platt, 60, has led a team of dedicated educators with the cooperation of strong and supportive…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — More than 50 educators, support staff, community members and organizations were honored Wednesday during the 11th Annual Make a Difference Awards hosted by the West Shore Educational Service District Special Education…
The following are parades and ceremonies scheduled in Oceana County in observance of Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 25: Ferry: 9 a.m., services begin at the North Cemetery; proceed to the South Cemetery at 9:30 a.m.; then the Otto Township Cemetery at 10 a.m.; and wrap up with a parade in town at 10:30 a.m. Hart: 11 a.m. parade…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. NORTH MUSKEGON — The Shelby Tigers girls varsity soccer team turned in a strong defensive effort Wednesday night but fell 4-0 to No. 6-ranked North Muskegon in a West Michigan Conference match. Shelby held the…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HART — Hart girls soccer celebrated Senior Night in dominant fashion Wednesday, shutting out Orchard View 6-0 in a West Michigan Conference match at home. Junior Rilynn Porter led the Pirates with a hat trick…
Betty Leola Alvesteffer, 91, of Hart, died on Thursday, May 7, 2026. In accordance with Betty’s wishes, no services will be held. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths.…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — An 87-year-old Pentwater man was ticketed for careless driving and transported by ambulance to Trinity Health Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby Tuesday, May 12, after crashing a 2005 Toyota Camry into a marina office building on Hancock Street around 1 p.m. The accident caused “significant damage” to the building and another storefront, said Pentwater…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Oceana County man was sentenced to 40 months to 20 years in prison for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, May 12. Nicholas James Gale pleaded no contest to the charge, Jan. 30. His charge was amended from an original felony count…
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By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The attorney representing a 46-year-old Ferry Township woman accused of murdering her husband presented two motions in 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 11. Shale Nicole Campos is charged with open murder and felony firearm for the shooting death of her 46-year-old husband, Jason Campos, at their residence on East Buchanan Road in Ferry…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Attorneys representing a 27-year-old mother and her 34-year-old boyfriend charged with multiple counts of child abuse in connection to the death of her son, 7-month-old Maverick Lyle Bouck, presented motions in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 11. Attorney Timothy Hayes represents Elizabeth LynnLanor Hogan, and attorney Ryan Good represents Devin Austin…
PENTWATER — Emergency crews were dispatched to Hancock Street near Sixth Street Tuesday, May 12, around 1 p.m. for a vehicle that struck “multiple buildings” at the Snug Harbor Marina, according to 911 dispatch information. Pentwater Police Department reported that the area was closed to traffic in the vicinity of the crash. _____________________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage…
HART — The following were sentenced Monday, May 11, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Joe Don Baisden, 47, pleaded no contest March 23 to a high-court misdemeanor of failure to comply with sex offender registration duties and was sentenced May 11 to five months in jail with credit for 90 days served; two years probation; and $198 in fines…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 42-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 11, for convictions of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and probation violation. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski ordered Robert Joe Smith II to serve concurrent terms of 18 months to 10 years with credit for 128 days served in jail and 17…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SHELBY — Shelby dropped a nonconference girls soccer match to Muskegon Catholic Central 4-2 on a windy night Tuesday, but the Tigers continued to battle until the final whistle. MCC struck early after capitalizing on…
Employment: High School English Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. See details and apply online at: www.mccschools.org Job ID #658 Application Deadline: May 19, 2026 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until May 19, 2026.
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, May 5, 2026: 9:30 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office) larceny of a 4-by-5 foot aluminum “No Trespassing” sign valued at $250, in the 5900 block of East Winter Road, Colfax Township. Wednesday, May…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — Marshville Dam Road between 64th and 56th avenues re-opened to traffic Saturday, May 9, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The stretch of road had been closed since April 20 due to a washout from heavy rains that caused flooding in Oceana County. _____________________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP…
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