By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A former Shelby High School teacher and varsity boys soccer coach has been charged in Mason County’s 79th District Court with a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) stemming from a Nov. 7, 2021 incident, according to court records. Jairo Humberto Coronado, 41, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and two…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Following first-round interviews this week for the Hart Public Schools superintendent position, the list of four candidates was narrowed down to two — Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce and former Fremont Public Schools Superintendent Brad Jacobs. The…
OCEANA COUNTY — A high wind warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Oceana County, that is in effect Friday, March 13, from 2 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gusts up to 60 mph are…
HART – Jesuz Chapa, 63, most recently residing in Dallas, Texas, was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Tuesday, March 10, for allegedly sexually abusing a minor child repeatedly…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State University Extension will host the 2026 West Central Spring Horticulture Meeting Wednesday, March 25, at the West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center, at 5185…
HART — Following first-round interviews this week for the Hart Public Schools superintendent position, the list of four candidates has been narrowed down to two — Hart High School Principal…
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Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Spitler Elementary School teachers Danica Elder and Dean…
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By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 31-year-old man was sentenced to 14 months to four years in prison for a conviction of assault with a dangerous weapon in…
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: Wednesday, March 4, 2026:…
HART — The City of Hart announced the promotion of Lindsay Brown to the position of economic and community development coordinator, filling a role that has been vacant since City…
Concert band earns straight 1s at festival SHELBY — Six Shelby High School band students recently qualified for state solo and ensemble, and the concert band earned straight 1s at…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Jesse James Bays, 44, of Pentwater, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Jan. 20, 2026. Agency: Oceana County…
Frances “Jeanne” Lanenga, 91, of Hart, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was born January 10, 1935 in Oak Park,…
Barbara Mary Bailey, 81, of Scottville, died on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at home. She was born February 17, 1945, in Hart, the daughter of Elten Eugene and Julia (Kequom)…
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West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Attendance is on the increase…
Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Midland) was awarded the 2025 Medal of Merit by the National Guard Association of the United States this week. The annual award recognizes legislators on the state…
The following Easter events scheduled for Oceana and Mason counties have been reported to Oceana County Press and Mason County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email:…
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