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Mother pleads no contest in connection to baby’s death 

August 10, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 27-year-old mother criminally charged in connection to the death of her 7-month-old son pleaded no contest to second-degree child abuse in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 10, according to Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon. Elizabeth LynnLanor Hogan is scheduled to appear for a sentencing hearing, Oct. 12. Her boyfriend,…

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US 31 lane closures over Pentwater River in effect this week

August 10, 2026

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road and bridge work are in effect through 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, on US 31 over the south branch of the Pentwater River between Hart and Pentwater, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.  _______________________________ Please Support Local…

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Police news, published Aug. 11, 2026

August 10, 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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026: 6:09 p.m., a 19-year-old Mears man was arrested for felonious assault and felony…

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Pregnant woman taken to hospital following dune crash

August 10, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old pregnant Norton Shores woman was taken to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital following a crash on the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Thursday, Aug. 6, shortly after…

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Woman, teen injured in dune crash

August 10, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Allegan woman and her passenger, who is a 16-year-old Allegan girl, were transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital following a crash on…

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Obituary: Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Saucedo, 79, of Ludington

August 10, 2026

Ignacio “Nacho” Saucedo passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday August 6, 2026. Nacho was born in San Antonio, Texas on Oct. 13, 1946, the son of Jose and Seferina…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Aug. 7, 2026

August 7, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Stephen Robert Lindley, 73, pleaded guilty, June 1, 2026 of possession of cocaine, heroin…

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Mason-Oceana 911 log, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

August 7, 2026

The following is activity reported by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Ludington Police Department and Oceana County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Among the more significant calls in…

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Obituary: James David Waits, 70, of Hart

August 7, 2026

James David Waits, 70, of Hart, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. David was born on Nov. 12, 1955, the son of the late Mary (Wade) Freel and David…

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Jury finds Walkerville man guilty of meth possession

August 6, 2026

HART — A jury deliberated approximately 11 minutes before finding a 37-year-old Walkerville man guilty of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession following a trial in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Wednesday, Aug. 6,…

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Schwass family tradition in farming, education continues at WSCC

August 6, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Mason County — For…

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Obituary: Baxter ‘Craig’ Stace, 84, of Hart

August 6, 2026

Baxter “Craig” Stace, 84, of Hart, passed away peacefully at home Friday, July 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 19, 1942, in Grand Rapids, the…

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Employment: 2nd Shift Plant Manager

August 6, 2026

Indian Summer is seeking a qualified 2nd Shift Plant Manager to join our team in Ludington. This is a high-impact leadership position where you’ll directly influence production performance, equipment reliability…

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Motorcycle stolen in Rothbury

August 5, 2026

ROTHBURY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of an orange 1981 Yamaha motorcycle that was stolen from Meadow Drive in the Oceana Shores subdivision Monday, Aug.…

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Cole likely to win Republican nomination for 32nd State Senate District

August 5, 2026

Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole appeared headed for victory Tuesday in the Republican primary for Michigan’s 32nd State Senate District, building a commanding lead over challenger Max Riekse with strong…

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Mason, Oceana voters renew 911 operating millage by overwhelming margin

August 5, 2026

Voters in Mason and Oceana counties overwhelmingly approved the renewal of the Mason-Oceana 911 operating millage Tuesday, extending funding for the region’s emergency dispatch system through 2031. Unofficial election results…

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Oceana County election results

August 5, 2026

HART — The following are Aug. 4 primary election results in Oceana County: Governor Democrat Jocelyn Benson 2,573 Christopher Robert Swanson 334 Republican Mike Cox 476 John James 1,874 US…

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Employment: Upper Elementary Instructional Assistants

August 5, 2026

Mason County Central School District is hiring Upper Elementary Instructional Assistants. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID #677. Application deadline: Aug. 12, 2026. This is a…

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Mason-Oceana 911 log, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2026

August 5, 2026

Mason and Oceana county law enforcement agencies and emergency responders handled a wide range of calls Tuesday, Aug. 4, including reports of indecent exposure, a criminal sexual conduct complaint, domestic…

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Employment: Child Care Aide

August 5, 2026

Part-time (2:30-5:30 p.m.) with more hours possible Job Description: Ludington Area Catholic School Child Care is seeking a child care aide to join our staff beginning with the 2026-2027 school…

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Employment: PreK Associate Teacher and Child Care Provider

August 5, 2026

Mason County Central School District is hiring a Pre-Kindergarten for All Associate Teacher and Child Care Provider position at its Victory Early Childhood Center. For details and to apply, click…

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