Latest Story

79th District Court felony arraignments, published Sept. 2, 2026

September 2, 2026

HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Roy Daniel Bolan, Jr., 46, two felony counts of malicious destruction of property $1,000-$20,000 and one misdemeanor count of reckless driving. Offense date: April 30, 2026. Agency: Michigan State Police (MSP). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. Rudy Coronado,…

Read more »

Obituary: Donald Martin Denton, 59, of Pentwater

September 2, 2026

Donald Martin Denton, 59, of Pentwater, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in Ann Arbor. Born on Oct. 13, 1966, in Saginaw, Don was the son of William H. and Jacquline M. (Belanger) Denton. He graduated from Chesaning High School in 1984. Known…

Read more »

Northbound US 31 Whitehall exit to be closed beginning Sept. 8

September 1, 2026

MUSKEGON COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin work on northbound and southbound US 31 bridges over Walsh Road in Montague Township and Colby Road in Whitehall Township in northern Muskegon County Tuesday, Sept. 8. “Lane closures and traffic shifts will be in…

Read more »

Fall ArtWalk to feature interactive mosaic mural 

August 31, 2026

HART — The Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team (HEART) has announced a brand-new interactive addition to this year’s Annual Fall ArtWalk: 600 Pieces. One Hart., a community mosaic mural that…

Read more »

Meth possession arrests top police activity

August 31, 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: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026:…

Read more »

Hart grad earns prestigious scholarship

August 31, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart graduate Lluvia Burillo-Castro has earned an exciting opportunity to continue pursuing her…

Read more »

Criminal charges in fatal crash pending lab results

August 28, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Criminal charges against a driver involved in a fatal crash in Greenwood Township, July 10, have not yet been filed as the prosecutor’s…

Read more »

Shelby village receives $20,345 grant for tree planting

August 28, 2026

SHELBY — The Village of Shelby was awarded a $20,345 grant to complete a public tree inventory and management plan to guide tree planting and maintenance activities in the village.…

Read more »

Judge considers petition for Electric Forest Baby Doe’s remains

August 27, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County probate judge is considering a petition from an Ottawa County man to authorize him to take custody of the baby…

Read more »

Deputy McGuigan selected as Pirates’ new SRO

August 27, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   HART — When students at Hart Public Schools return to campus for the start of…

Read more »

New state cellphone law mirrors policies already in place at most area schools

August 27, 2026
New state cellphone law mirrors policies already in place at most area schools

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief New bipartisan state…

Read more »

Woman dies when lawn tractor rolls on top of her

August 26, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Walkerville woman died when the lawn tractor she was operating rolled on top of her Tuesday evening, Aug. 25, in…

Read more »

Facebook changes highlight importance of MCP, OCP Daily Briefing

August 26, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are strongly encouraging readers to subscribe to the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing as Facebook considers changes that could make it…

Read more »

Safe Routes to School funds bike trail extension

August 26, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — An $888,861 Safe Routes to School grant will fund a portion of the Pentwater Hart Trail near the Hart Public Schools campus. The…

Read more »

Watch for US 31 lane closures near Pentwater

August 26, 2026

PENTWATER AND WEARE TOWNSHIPS — Lane closures for road and bridge work will be in effect on US 31 between Monroe and Hammett roads Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 26 and…

Read more »

Teen driver charged with felony OWI in connection to 17-year-old’s death

August 25, 2026

HART — An 18-year-old Ada man has been charged in Oceana County’s 79th District Court with a felony count of operating an ORV (off-road vehicle) while intoxicated causing death in…

Read more »

South Dakota educator hired as Walkerville principal

August 25, 2026

WALKERVILLE — Students at Walkerville Public Schools will begin the new school year with a new principal. John Oleson, an educator from New Underwood, S.D., was hired July 30 as…

Read more »

Amidon, Cole outline priorities in 32nd Senate District race

August 25, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Democrat Rebecca Amidon and Republican Kim Cole will face each other in the Nov. 3 general election for Michigan’s 32nd Senate District. The district includes…

Read more »

New church opens in Silver Lake 

August 25, 2026

MEARS — A new place of worship, ResLife Silver Lake Ministries, is hosting an open house Saturday, Sept. 5, from 1-4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:30 p.m.…

Read more »

Ada teen dies in ORV crash, 18-year-old driver arrested 

August 24, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 17-year-old Ada, Mich. boy died in an ORV crash early Sunday morning, Aug. 23, and the ORV driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated causing death,…

Read more »

Police news, published Aug. 24, 2026

August 24, 2026

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: Tuesday, Aug.…

Read more »

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks