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Trick or Treating and Halloween events 2025

October 17, 2025

The following are Oceana County trick or treating hours and Halloween events reported to OCP: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025: Halloween Spooktacular, Pentwater Village Green, begins at noon. Costume contest, treat bags, scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating with village merchants amd a witches dance at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Oct. 31, 2025: City of Hart downtown business trick or treating, 3-5 p.m. City of…

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Veterans Day Parade, 5K set for Nov. 8

October 16, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Department of Veteran Affairs is hosting a Veterans Day Parade in Hart Saturday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. and a 5K race Saturday morning in Shelby. The parade, which will include local businesses and military…

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Pirate runners capture conference championships

October 16, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School girls and boys cross country teams both won the West Michigan Conference Rivers championships Tuesday, Oct. 14. This marks the 10th consecutive year that the…

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OWI, warrant arrests top Hart PD activity

October 16, 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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 9,…

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Man sentenced to prison in 20-year-old CSC case

October 15, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 54-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court to three to 15 years in prison for a conviction of…

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Trinity Health Shelby receives $20,000 grant to enhance maternal and infant care

October 15, 2025

SHELBY – Trinity Health Shelby, a critical access hospital serving Oceana County and surrounding rural communities, has received a $20,000 grant to advance maternal and infant health outcomes through specialized…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Oct. 15, 2025

October 15, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’ s 51st Circuit Court: – Felicia Lee Horton, 32, pleaded guilty June 2 to prisoner in possession of contraband…

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Michigan Association of County Clerks oppose RankMiVote ballot proposal

October 15, 2025

The Michigan Association of County Clerks has submitted the following resolution to be published as a letter to the editor. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers.…

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Obituary: Robert Edwin Rider, 93, of Hart

October 15, 2025

The Apple Man, Robert Edwin “Bob” Rider, passed on to a Higher Orchard on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, with all of the love and devotion he inspired in his large…

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Recent death: Gary David Green, 68, of Pentwater

October 15, 2025

  Gary David Green, 68, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Grace Funeral…

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Hart selects city manager finalists

October 14, 2025

HART — The Hart City Council recently selected three finalists for the city manager position — Hart Interim City Manager Nichole Kleiner, Ferrysburg Planning Commissioner Connor DeYoung and former Purcell,…

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West Shore Bank employees give back during bank holiday

October 14, 2025

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank recently took advantage of the Columbus Day federal holiday to bring all employees together for a full day of learning, collaboration, and giving back to…

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Recent death: Enid “Angie” Ailes, 75, of Walkerville

October 14, 2025

Enid “Angie” Ailes, 75, of Walkerville, died on Sunday, October 12, 2025.  Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at…

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Recent death: Gary W. Rocks, 69, of Pentwater

October 14, 2025

Gary W. Rocks, 69, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at…

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Employment: Utilities Maintenance Technician I 

October 14, 2025

Employment: Utilities Maintenance Technician I  West Shore Community College seeks an outstanding individual to assist in the Facilities Maintenance area wherever required, including performing general repairs in maintaining building components and mechanical systems, custodial duties, mail pickup and…

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Shelby Optimist Club elects new officers, directors

October 13, 2025

SHELBY — The Shelby Optimist Club elected officers for the 2025-2026 term during the group’s Oct. 1 meeting.  The new officers are Deana Fox, president; Ross Field, vice president; Greg…

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Man arrested for ninth suspended license offense

October 13, 2025

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for a ninth driving while license suspended offense on East Garfield Road Thursday, Oct. 9, around 10 p.m., according to Lt.…

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Motorcycle stolen

October 13, 2025

OTTO TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a black 2002 Triumph motorcycle valued at $5,000. The motorcycle was parked outside with the keys in…

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10-year-old girl injured in quad crash

October 13, 2025

OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 10-year-old girl was injured after the quad she was operating on private property hit a tree Saturday afternoon, Oct. 11, according to Lt. Scott Bosley of…

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Illinois man injured in ORV crash at speedway

October 13, 2025

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Quincy, Illinois man was transported to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital following a Side-by-Side ORV rollover crash at the Silverback Offroad Speedway on West Deer Road…

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Meth charges pending following warrant arrests

October 13, 2025

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: Monday, Oct. 6, 2025:…

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