HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Jonathon Scott Morse, 37, pleaded guilty Nov. 18 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Dec. 23 to two days in jail with credit for time served; six months probation; and $1,155 in fines and costs. Jacob Garrett Young, 26, pleaded guilty Nov. 18 to second-offense operating…
Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Russell was born on February 8, 1938, the son of the late Lester and Millie (Vasicek) Frank. He was a 1956 graduate of Custer High School, known now as Mason County Eastern.…
HART — A 50-year-old Rothbury woman who amassed three operating while intoxicated charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court within a three-month period pleaded guilty to all three counts simultaneously, allowing her to avoid being prosecuted as a repeat offender. Jacki Lynn Boutell was arrested…
HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Colton Robert Slone, 36, pleaded guilty Oct. 27 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession, third-degree fleeing police and…
NWS: The greatest snow totals will be across Mason and Oceana counties. OCEANA COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties — including Oceana and Mason — are under a winter weather…
Employment: Coaching positions Mason County Central School District has the following coaching positions open: Junior Varsity Baseball Coach, Job ID #641 Girls Varsity Track Head Coach, Job ID #642 For…
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By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A narrow driveway impeded firefighters’ access to the scene of a pole barn fire Friday night, Jan. 9, said Grant Township Fire…
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, Jan.…
MUSKEGON — Jay Kilgo, a Muskegon real estate agent, has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination to run as a candidate for Michigan’s 32nd senate district. Kilgo serves on…
Barbara Ann Hart, 88, formerly of Hart, died on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing…
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CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a pole barn fire at 5677 S. Scenic Drive Friday, Jan. 9, at 8:20 p.m.
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Initial investigation of the apartment building fire at 55 E. Fourth St. Thursday morning, Jan. 8, determined that “an improperly-ventilated gas wall heater”…
UPDATE: The front-end loader was recovered Jan. 9, 2026. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the recent theft of a front-end loader from…
OCEANA COUNTY — A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of central and west central Michigan, including Oceana and Mason counties, beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10,…
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Story and photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Firefighters from half a dozen departments battled a fire that destroyed a multi-unit apartment building at 55 E. Fourth St.…
Employment: Cook, Shelby Public Schools Shelby Public Schools is hiring a cook to work weekdays between 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Qualifications: High school diploma Knowledge and experience in USDA…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Road Commission announced that seasonal weight and speed restrictions will go into effect Thursday, Jan. 8, at 6 a.m. until…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The preliminary examination for a 27-year-old mother and her 34-year-old boyfriend who are charged with multiple counts of child abuse in connection to…
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