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Winter weather advisory issued

November 30, 2025

Several lakeshore counties, including Oceana and Mason, are under a winter weather advisory until 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30. Periods of snow showers with additional snow accumulations of 1-4 inches with locally higher amounts are expected. “Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous,” states the National Weather Service. “During lake effect snow, the weather can…

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Winter storm could produce 7-10 inches of snow

November 29, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — Oceana County is under a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service until Sunday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m. Heavy snow is expected with total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. Visibilities may drop to below a ¼ mile…

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With your help, we can keep local news alive

November 27, 2025

Dear MCP/OCP reader, As we near what has become known as Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 29, please keep in mind that Mason County Press/Oceana County Press is also a small, locally owned business, which needs your support. A small investment from you will help…

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Sheriff’s report

November 26, 2025

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, Nov.…

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Saxophone quartet to perform in Hart Dec. 5

November 26, 2025

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present the Sinta Quartet Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools auditorium, located in the Hart Middle…

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HPD news, published Nov. 26, 2025

November 26, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Thursday, Nov. 20,…

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Obituary: Rev. Ronald Joseph Weber, 78, of Dixon, Ill.

November 26, 2025

Rev. Ronald Joseph Weber, 78, died on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 at OSF St. Katherine Hospital in Dixon, Illinois.  Ron was born March 2, 1947 in Hart, the son of John…

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Winter storm warning issued

November 25, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm warning for Oceana, Mason, Newaygo and Mecosta counties beginning Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 7 a.m.…

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Couple charged with child abuse in connection to baby’s death

November 25, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 27-year-old mother and her 34-year-old boyfriend are charged with multiple counts of child abuse in connection to the death of her son,…

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Two Oceana County natives graduate from MSP trooper recruit school 

November 24, 2025

LANSING — Brad Renwick of Pentwater and Jose Lopez, Jr., of Walkerville are among 50 new Michigan State Police troopers to graduate from Trooper Recruit School last week. Renwick received…

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Recent death: Francis C. Miller, 90, of Pentwater

November 24, 2025

Francis C. Miller, 90, of Pentwater, died on Monday, November 24, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at…

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With your help, we can keep local news alive

November 23, 2025

Dear MCP/OCP reader, As we near what has become known as Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 29, please keep in mind that Mason County Press/Oceana County Press is also a…

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City reopens development requests for former Ceres property

November 20, 2025

HART — The City of Hart TIFA (Tax Increment Finance Authority) announced that the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the redevelopment of the vacant Ceres Solutions property on East Main…

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US 31 rollover crash in sleet causes minor injuries

November 20, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Hart woman received minor injuries in a rollover crash on southbound US 31 near Shelby Road Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 18. The woman, who was driving…

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Hart PD news, published Nov. 20, 2025

November 20, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025: 1:13 p.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 90 block of Chataqua Street, City of Hart. 5:07 p.m.,…

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Great Lakes Energy People Fund awards grants to local organizations

November 20, 2025

BOYNE CITY — Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund recently awarded 36 grants totaling more than $100,000 to local nonprofit organizations across the cooperative’s 26-county service area, which stretches from Kalamazoo…

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Obituary: Sally Ann Kirwin, 86, of Walkerville

November 20, 2025

Sally Ann Kirwin, 86, of Walkerville, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born April 5, 1939, in Hart, the daughter of Asa Taylor and Laura (Dominy) Taylor. Sally…

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Employment: Certified Nurse Aide Instructor

November 20, 2025

Employment: Certified Nurse Aide Instructor Newaygo County RESA West Shore Community College is seeking applications for a part-time Certified Nurse Aide Instructor to teach two days per week, two to…

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Employment: Special Education Teacher – MoCI

November 20, 2025

Employment: Special Education Teacher – MoCI West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI.  Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special…

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Postal carrier hospitalized following dog attack

November 19, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old U.S. Postal Service rural mail carrier was hospitalized following a dog attack on Saturday, Nov. 15. The incident occurred at a…

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‘Behold the Lamb of God’ this December

November 19, 2025

Join First Baptist Church in Hart and Rothbury Community Church for a special evening of Christmas joy as the worship ministries present “Behold the Lamb of God” by Andrew Peterson. …

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