HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Jason Daniel Yonker, 39, pleaded guilty Feb. 26 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced March 23 to concurrent terms of one year and seven months minimum to a maximum of five years in prison and one year and…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. Report compiled by Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Reporter BATTLE CREEK – With a draw against Tri-County a few days ago,…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. Report compiled by Kai Taylor, MCP Sports Reporter FRUITPORT – The Hart Pirates’ season opener on the road ended in…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. Report compiled by Kai Taylor,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Following second round interviews Monday evening, March 23, the Hart Public Schools Board of Education voted to enter into contract negotiations with former…
HART — The Oceana County Democrats will host a general membership meeting Tuesday, April 7, in the Oceana County Services Building Conference Room at 844 S Griswold St. The meeting…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 40-year-old man who had been paroled from prison last August is headed back behind bars after being sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WHITE CLOUD — A jury found a 52-year-old man not guilty of all charges in a child sex case in Newaygo County’s 27th Circuit Court…
Charles Wesley Kiogima, 92, of Hart, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at his home. He was born Oct. 12, 1933, in Petoskey. Chuck served in the U.S. Navy and…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. Report compiled by Kai Taylor,…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School students had an opportunity to learn about several different professions…
The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, March 16, 2026: 1:03 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), an 83-year-old Rothbury man was cited for driving while license revoked,…
We are still seeking sponsors to support our continued coverage of local school sports. This winter, Mason County Press and Oceana County Press began expanding sports coverage. The response has…
Employment: K-12 Art Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a K-12 Art Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. For details and to apply go to: www.mccschools.org. Job ID#649…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies David Jon Richter, 51, of Walkerville, larceny of a firearm. Offense date: Feb. 9, 2026. Agency:…
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, March 12,…
Laurence Richard Frishett, 84, of Hart, died on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his home. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 3 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at Beacon Cremation…
SHELBY — All eight Shelby High School choir students who recently performed in district solo and ensemble qualified for the state competition at Big Rapids High School. “Shelby choir students…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Construction of a $2.6 million pedestrian tunnel that will cross M 20 to Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo began March 9, and…
PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Dunes Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) has been awarded a $2,578.30 state grant to preserve the historic graves…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Do you have a desire to start a small-scale orchard in your backyard or have established trees and want to learn more about how to care for…
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