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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, April 27, 2026: 2:37 p.m., larceny of a Hewlett-Packard 17-inch laptop valued at $1,700 in the 9400 block of South East Lane Drive, Grant Township. Tuesday, April 28, 2026: 5:13 a.m.,…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Midland, Mich. woman was injured following a rollover crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Tuesday, May 5, at 2 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman, who was operating a 2020 Polaris ATV, “went over a small hill and hit a bump and rolled causing the driver to be…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Voters in the Hart Public Schools district passed a non-homestead millage proposal 547-435 Tuesday, May 5. The millage will fund costs for the district’s operations, including teacher and staff salaries, previously said Hart Public Schools Superintendent Mark Platt. “It’s simply a millage that the state requires us to pass, and if we don’t…
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 — The Shelby Tigers stayed hot in West Michigan Conference Lake Division action Tuesday, sweeping Hart 9-0 and 17-4 behind dominant pitching performances and a combined 25-hit offensive outburst. In the opener, Eli Kelley…
Employment: School Social Worker-Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a School Social Worker – Special Education. Master’s degree from a School of Social Work graduate program approved by the Michigan Board of Education required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human…
Employment: Collaborative Services Coordinator West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Collaborative Services Coordinator. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or business required. A minimum of 3 years of successful experience is 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,…
HART — A 27-year-old man was sentenced to three to 20 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 4, according to court records. Kaleb Joshua-James Pringle pleaded guilty to the charge, March 9. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski gave Pringle credit for 52 days served in jail. His Oceana County…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Thursday, April 30, 2026: 1:40 p.m., a 40-year-old New Era man was cited for operating without a license, Michigan Avenue, Village of Rothbury. Friday, May 1, 2026:…
SHELBY — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will serve as the keynote speaker for the Oceana County Democrats spring fundraiser, ”Serving Up Democracy,” Tuesday, June 2, from 5-8 p.m. The event will consist of dinner catered by Q Smokehouse of Ludington; music by Ruth Miller; and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Oceana County Democrats and…
HART — The Hart Community Community Performing Arts Series will conclude its 2025-2026 season Friday, May 15, with a special performance by the nationally-renowned bluegrass band, Authentic Unlimited. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium, located in the Hart Middle School. Authentic Unlimited is a bluegrass group that is composed of Jerry Cole, Stephen…
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. CUSTER — Pentwater’s track and field teams turned in a balanced effort Thursday at the West Michigan D Conference Championships at Mason County Eastern, with both the boys and girls squads finishing sixth overall. The…
Thomas Frank Peacock, 88, of Mears, reached his heavenly destination on Thursday April 30, 2026. He was born Feb. 3, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, to Haessel L. and Dorothy (Siegrist) Peacock. Tom grew up in Midland where he married Gayle Thiel on August 29, 1959. In 1960 he graduated from Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) with a bachelor’s…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Oceana County Press. West Shore Community College, in partnership with local school districts across Oceana County, has received state approval to launch the Oceana County Early Middle College program beginning in fall 2026. The program will provide students opportunities to earn college credits and career credentials while…
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. SHEPHERD — The Hart girls varsity track and field team turned in a strong showing Friday at the Shepherd BlueJay Invitational, placing fifth in the large school division despite cold conditions. Joselyn Flores led the…
Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Mental Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. May is Mental Health Awareness Month: A Time to Learn, Connect and Support One Another By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Service for West Michigan Community Mental Health Each May, communities observe Mental…
LANSING — The Board of Directors of Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has unanimously approved a resolution to dissolve the organization, subject to all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. For nearly 90 years, MUCC has served as a unified voice for conservation in Michigan, championing hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts through advocacy, education, and partnerships with…
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. SHEPHERD — The Hart boys track team turned in a strong showing Friday at the Shepherd Invitational, competing in the large school division despite cold weather conditions. The Pirates had multiple athletes earn medals, awarded…
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. HESPERIA — Shelby’s varsity baseball team split a pair of games Saturday at the Ken Smith Wood Bat Memorial Tournament, falling to eventual champion Mason County Central before rebounding with a win over Montabella in…
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. SCOTTVILLE — Pentwater’s track and field program turned vision into reality — and backed it up with results — at the inaugural Falcon Flash Invitational held Friday at Mason County Central’s Spartan Community Field. 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. MONTAGUE — Montague used big innings in both games Thursday to sweep Shelby in a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division varsity baseball doubleheader, winning 8-4 and 11-1. In the opener, Shelby built a 3-0 lead…
Donald Charles White Jr., 53, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He was born April 2, 1973, in Phoenix, Ariz., the son of Donald and Sandra (Dyster) White. Don loved the great outdoors which included camping, fishing, and hunting. He also enjoyed working on cars. Above all, he loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, and dog, Karma.…
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