Paul Lee Clark, 55, of Hesperia, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his home. He was born March 15, 1970, in Hesperia, the son of Victor and Donna (Sanoff) Clark. Paul was a loving son, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family and pets, traveling, and cooking; he was a great down home cook. He…
HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Bobby Jo Scheel, 44, pleaded guilty June 9 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced Oct. 27 to 10 months in jail with credit for four days served; one and a half years probation; electronic monitoring; and $598 in fines and costs. – Ryan Joseph Anthony,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — Voters in the Hesperia Community Schools district will consider a $11.7 million bond issue for upgrades throughout the district, such as adding a secure entrance to the high school, resurfacing the track and updates to the football stadium, Tuesday, Nov. 4. The bond proposal is not expected to increase the current debt millage…
SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance is among several insurance agencies across the country helping people ages 65 and over navigate Medicare. The current Medicare enrollment period began Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. “There’s a lot of noise out there,” said Ed Forfinski, agent at Smith & Eddy. “There are a lot of TV commercials and other advertisements…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor FERRY TOWNSHIP — Some young chickens died in a chicken coop fire at 4213 S. 132nd Avenue Monday afternoon, Oct. 27, said Capt. Chris Ernst of the Ferry Township Fire Department. The chicken coop and attached workshop are a total loss, said Capt. Ernst. “It was more of a chicken coop/workshop,” he said. An approximate…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Richard Vern Holtrop, 45, pleaded guilty Oct. 14 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to complete Alcohol Highway Safety Education and $1,155 in fines and costs. Mitchell James Mulder, 23, pleaded guilty Oct. 14 to operating while impaired and was sentenced to two days in jail;…
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The following are area school sports results sent to MCP/OCP from Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 Submitted by Alex Hoffman, LHS Volleyball Coach Ludington volleyball defeated by Fremont in conference final On Saturday, the Ludington Varsity Girls Volleyball Team travelled to Montague for the WMC Conference Tournament (Lakes Division). Having finished the regular season undefeated (6-0) on Tuesday, the Orioles were…
The following are area school sports results sent to MCP/OCP from Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 This post may be updated. Varsity Football Orchard View 35, Shelby 34 Central Montcalm 60, Hart 24 St. Louis 44, Hesperia 28 Varsity Volleyball Hart bests Central Montcalm Submitted by Coach Shawn Bectel The Lady Pirates beat Central Montcalm 3-0. “The girls had an amazing…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor MUSKEGON — A 36-year-old mother has been charged with operating while intoxicated causing death and reckless driving causing death in connection to the tragic death of her 6-year-old daughter. The child died in a three-vehicle crash on Holton Road near East Michillinda Road in Dalton Township Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 21, according to the Muskegon County…
SHELBY — The Village of Shelby is one of 39 villages and cities across the state with populations less than 10,000 that will receive road funding grants awarded through the Community Service Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) Category B program, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced. The $246,500 in funding is aimed at repairs to South Michigan Avenue, Bennett Street and Grant Street, according…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Two area second grade teachers recently each received $2,200 Classroom Literacy Grants from TalentFirst. The grants have allowed the teachers to purchase books for a classroom library and also for the purchase of shelves. The grants were…
HART — Hart City Hall will be temporarily closed Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 27 and 28, for construction. The closure is due to removal of asbestos tile flooring that was discovered after carpet removal from a recent flood, said Interim Hart City Manager Nichole Kleiner. “We’ve got a flat roof here at city hall,” said Kleiner previously. “One of the…
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.…
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