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Caregiver support group meets monthly

July 29, 2026

HART – Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Family caregivers are invited to attend a monthly caregiver support group designed to provide encouragement, education, and a space to connect with others who understand the caregiving journey. The support group meets every fourth Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Oceana County Council on…

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Polk Road closure begins Wednesday

July 28, 2026

The Oceana County Road Commission provided an updated detour map. HART — The Oceana County Road Commission provided an updated detour map for the road construction on Polk Road that begins Wednesday, July 29. Polk Road from Oceana Drive to State Street will be closed…

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Take a walk back in time during Pentwater’s history strolls

July 28, 2026

By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — The Pentwater Historical Society has resumed its one-hour “Hancock Street History Stroll” on Mondays and Thursdays through Labor Day, beginning at 11 a.m. at the top of the Village Green.  Shoppers can conveniently join the stroll either before…

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Employment: Teaching Positions

July 28, 2026

Immediate openings in Lake, Manistee and Mason and Newaygo counties. FiveCAP, Inc has positions open for Head Start program Center Directors and Lead Teachers. Candidates must have Early Childhood Education…

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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 8 p.m.

July 27, 2026

UPDATE: The watch has been cancelled for Oceana County OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Monday, July 27, for several…

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Driver injured after avoiding head-on crash

July 27, 2026

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Hart woman was transported to Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont after taking “evasive maneuvers to avoid a head-on collision” on Loop Road near 164th…

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Several people injured in 5 separate dune crashes 

July 27, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to five separate injury crashes at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes in less than a week. One of the crashes resulted…

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Man, 79, dies following 2-vehicle crash

July 27, 2026

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 79-year-old Twin Lake man died last week following a two-vehicle crash on South 192nd Avenue near East White Road that had occurred July 10, around 4:30…

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Police news, published July 27, 2026

July 27, 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: Tuesday, July 21, 2026:…

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Employment: Paraprofessional – CTE: Design, Fabrication and Welding

July 27, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Design, Fabrication and Welding (DFW) Paraprofessional-CTE. High School diploma and two years experience working with machine tools and/or CNC…

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Employment: Bus Aide

July 27, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Bus Aide. High School diploma required; 2 years experience working with students preferred. To view a complete job posting,…

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Boy dies after tree falls and hits him 

July 24, 2026

The Illinois boy was walking through a trail at the Owasippe Scout Reservation BLUE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Muskegon County — An 11-year-old boy camping at the Owasippe Scout Reservation died after…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published July 24, 2026

July 24, 2026

HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Timothy John Werkema, 44, of Howard City, Mich.; third-offense operating while intoxicated and misdemeanors…

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Pie auction raises funds to help seniors

July 24, 2026

HART  — The Oceana County Council on Aging hosted its third annual pie auction Wednesday, July 15, raising funds for its Unmet Needs Fund, which helps older adults with essential…

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Hart PD news, published July 24, 2026

July 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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 16,…

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Obituary: Vickie Hunt, 70, of Hart

July 24, 2026

Vickie Hunt, 70, of Hart, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She was born in Pekin, Ill. on May 15, 1956. Vickie was a proud artist and created nautical…

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Employment: Multiple Positions, Shelby Public Schools

July 24, 2026

Shelby Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for several employment opportunities for the upcoming school year. Current openings include: Special Education Coordinator Varsity Boys Baseball Coach Middle School Cross Country…

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Employment: Director of State and Federal Programs/English Language Development Coach

July 24, 2026

Mason County Central School District is currently seeking to hire a Director of State and Federal Programs/English Language Development Coach. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID…

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Polk Road to be closed for repairs beginning July 29

July 23, 2026

HART — Polk Road from Oceana Drive to State Street will be closed “until further notice” for road work beginning Wednesday, July 29, according to the Oceana County Road Commission.…

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Pirate athletes train like troopers

July 22, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — Hart cross country teams trained like Michigan State Police…

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Sheriff’s office hosts National Night Out Aug. 4

July 22, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its third annual National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 4-8 p.m. at Shelby Township Community Park, at 4101 W.…

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