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Teen, law enforcement officers help save judge’s life

April 2, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Quick thinking by a teenaged passerby, Michigan State Police officers and a Mason County sheriff’s deputy saved the life of 79th District Court Judge John Middlebrook. MSP Sgt. Michael Cuevas, MSP Trooper Matt Demney and Mason County Sheriff’s Deputy Austin Priese were alerted by Landon Mosquera, 16, of Ludington…

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Spring storm knocking down power lines

April 2, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — Reports are coming in of downed power lines in the county due to thunderstorms rolling through the area Wednesday, April 2. Follow these tips regarding downed lines provided by Great Lakes Energy: Stay at least 25 feet away from a downed power…

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Seasonal weight, speed restrictions to be lifted April 7

April 2, 2025

HART — Seasonal weight and speed restrictions will be lifted Monday, April 7, at 6 a.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The restrictions went into effect Feb. 28. ______________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…

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Police news, published April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post Tuesday, April…

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Right to Life Oratory Contest winners announced

April 2, 2025

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Ludington High School senior Nadia Grierson was the winner of the annual Right to Life Oratory Contest hosted by Mason, Oceana, and Manistee counties Right…

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Police news, published April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post Monday, March…

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No fooling — snow, freezing rain, 70 mph winds, tornadoes possible 

April 1, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — No, this is not an April Fools’ joke — the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids is predicting a messy mix of severe weather beginning Tuesday evening,…

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Dunes open for the season Tuesday

March 31, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The only place of its kind in the US east of the Mississippi River, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes open for the…

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Man expected to make full recovery after accidental shooting

March 31, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Shelby man is expected to make a full…

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Watch for lane closures on southbound US 31 near New Era Tuesday

March 31, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Intermittent lane closures for road work are scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on southbound US 31 at West Park Road, according…

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Pigs euthanized due to barn fire

March 31, 2025

TROY TOWNSHIP, Newaygo County — Several pigs had to be euthanized following a pig barn fire at Jack Pine Farms Friday evening, March 28. Eight fire departments from Oceana and…

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Employment: Internal Services Clerk

March 30, 2025

Employment: Internal Services Clerk The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a full-time Internal Services Clerk. Duties include answering phones, interacting with the public, preparing reports, processing payroll, preparing…

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News alert: Crash on US 31 in Shelby

March 29, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to southbound US 31 near Shelby Road for a “truck on its side in the roadway” Saturday, March 29, shortly before 9 p.m.…

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Deputy saves man from burning house

March 28, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — An Oceana County sheriff’s deputy saved a bedridden man from a burning house Thursday night, March 27, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig…

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79th District Court arraignments, published March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Brandon Leon Salazar, 27, of 213 N. 61st Ave., Shelby; assault with intent to do…

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Police news, published March 28, 2025

March 28, 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, March…

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Recent births, published March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Lilah Mae Milbocker, the daughter of Julia and…

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Final call for church property development proposals

March 27, 2025

Selected applicant will have opportunity to purchase the property for $1 HART – The Hart Tax Increment Finance Authority is issuing a final call for visionary proposals for its redevelopment…

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79th District Court sentencings, published March 27, 2025

March 27, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Steven Luke Dykman, 29, of 7021 Wever Rd., Fountain, pleaded guilty Sept. 10 to second-offense operating while…

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Shelby, New Era chambers merge

March 27, 2025

SHELBY — The boards for the Shelby and New Era chamber of commerce organizations recently voted unanimously to consolidate the two entities. The decision follows a survey of chamber members…

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Employment: High School Teaching Positions

March 27, 2025

Employment: High School Teaching Positions Mason County Central School District is looking to fill the following positions for the 2025-2026 school year: High School Math Teacher, Job ID #614 High…

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