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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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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.…
Winter Grace Vandenheuvel, the infant daughter of Jared Vandenheuvel and Montana Scott of Hart, died on Sunday, October 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November…
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