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Walkerville community leader, long-time fire chief passes away

October 9, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Jerry Frick, who served on the Walkerville Fire Department for over half a century, passed away last week. He was 83 years old. The community leader was the Walkerville fire chief for at least 33 years and dedicated his life to public service. He owned Walkerville Well Drilling.  Frick served on the Walkerville…

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Drug dealer sentenced to 13-32 years in prison

October 8, 2025

Dakota Wilber and co-conspirator Levi Richard were operating ‘a portable drug store’ at the time of their arrests. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Muskegon man convicted of multiple drug felonies was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Wednesday, Oct. 8,…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Oct. 8, 2025

October 8, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Nehul Kumar Garg, 28, of Toronto, Ontario, delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Preliminary exam: Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. – Jaxon Laine Tate, 27, of Hart, fleeing and eluding police. Preliminary exam:…

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Oceana County girl still missing

October 8, 2025

If you have any information, call the MSP Hart Post at 231-873-2171 or Mason-Oceana Central Dispatch at 231-869-5858. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART —  It has been four days…

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Tourism spending on the rise in Oceana County

October 8, 2025

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Tourism continues to play a vital role in driving Oceana County’s economy, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Tourism Economic Impact Report. A total of $181.7…

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Contractor ordered to pay back homeowners over $42,000 

October 7, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 50-year-old Irons man was ordered in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 6, to pay back over $42,000 to the homeowners,…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Oct. 7, 2025

October 7, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Shelly Zastrow, 59, pleaded guilty June 9 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Sept. 29 to…

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Witness saw runaway teen asking for rides to Manistee in Walmart parking lot

October 6, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART —  Toriann Marie Shirey, 16, of Oceana County has been missing since Sunday, Oct. 5, at 1:30 a.m. Local police announced Sunday afternoon that…

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News alert: grass fire near Rothbury

October 6, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from Grant Township, Shelby-Benona and Montague departments responded to a grass fire near Oceana Drive and Roosevelt Road Monday, Oct. 6, around 6:30 p.m.

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Police news, published Oct. 6, 2025

October 6, 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: Thursday, Oct.…

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Teen still missing

October 6, 2025

HART —  Toriann Marie Shirey, 16, remains missing, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas Monday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. Local police announced Sunday afternoon, Oct. 5, that Toriann…

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Pirate royalty

October 4, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  Congratulations to 2025 Hart High School Homecoming King and Queen Hollis Rockwell and Rowan Best,…

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Driver flees crash scene after hitting cyclist

October 3, 2025

Anyone with information about the crash should call Mason/Oceana Central Dispatch at (231) 869-5858. HART — Police are looking for the driver who fled the scene of a vehicle vs.…

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Police news, published Oct. 3, 2025

October 3, 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: Sunday, Sept.…

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Employment: K-2 Instructional Assistants, MCC Schools

October 3, 2025

Employment: K-2 Instructional Assistants, MCC Schools Mason County Central School District is hiring Elementary (kindergarten through grade 2) Instructional Assistants for the current school year, 2025-2026. For details and to…

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News alert: vehicle vs. bike crash near Polk and 72nd Ave.

October 2, 2025

HART — Emergency crews responded to a vehicle vs. bicycle crash near the intersection of Polk Road and 72nd Avenue Thursday, Oct. 2, around 8:15 p.m. Dispatch information indicated that…

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‘Ongoing discovery’ delays murder case

October 2, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The probable cause hearing for a 46-year-old Ferry Township woman accused of murdering her husband was adjourned Tuesday, Sept. 30,  in Oceana County’s…

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HPD news, published Oct. 2, 2025

October 2, 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, Sept. 25,…

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Help decorate downtown Hart for the fall season

October 2, 2025

HART — The City of Hart is seeking volunteers to help with downtown fall decorating Thursday, Oct. 2, from 2-5 p.m. Meet at Hart Commons at 2 p.m. ____________________ Please…

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Employment: 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

October 2, 2025

Employment: 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach Mason County Central School District is accepting applications for a 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job…

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Obituary: Holly Ludahl, 23, of Hesperia

October 2, 2025

Holly Cassidy Ludahl, 23, of Hesperia, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was born April 26, 2002, in Muskegon, the daughter of Frank Landino the third and Dawn Morningstar.…

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