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Seasonal Silver Lake homes destroyed by fire

March 30, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Two unoccupied seasonal homes on Silver Lake Road were destroyed by fire early Monday morning, March 30. “We got called out to a structure fire at about 2:40 a.m., and upon arrival one house was completely gone, and (the fire) moved into the second house, and about half of it was on…

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New Era man killed in icy US 31 crash

March 30, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old New Era man died after he was ejected from the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer he was driving following a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning, March 28, on northbound US 31 near 66th Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident…

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Man injured when lawnmower flips over

March 30, 2026

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Hart man suffered a broken leg when the zero-turn lawnmower he was operating flipped over Sunday, March 29, around 2 p.m. on East Polk Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The lawnmower landed on his left leg after it…

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Police news, published March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recently activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, March…

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US 31 bridge work near Pentwater to begin April 6

March 30, 2026

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $1 million project Monday, April 6, to improve the US 31 bridges over the south branch of the Pentwater…

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Radiant Church is Hart’s newest place of worship

March 27, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HART — There is a strong sense of redemption at Hart’s newest place of Christian worship. Located at 314 S. State St., Radiant Church held its…

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A family tradition tradition of helping others

March 27, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — Hesperia High School…

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Sheriff’s office selling truck seized from meth dealer

March 27, 2026

Money from sale of the truck to be used for buying new guns By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is selling a 2015 Ford…

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Summit Tech students build bookshelves for Scottville, Walkerville elementary classrooms

March 26, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Students in the construction…

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Girls Varsity Soccer: Hart rebounds with 4-1 win over Suttons Bay

March 26, 2026

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. HART — The Hart girls…

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DNR: Steelhead fishing improving across West Michigan rivers

March 26, 2026

LANSING — Steelhead fishing is picking up across rivers in West Michigan as anglers take advantage of improving spring conditions, according to the latest weekly fishing report from the Michigan…

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Recent births, published March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

The following births have been reported: Jonah Michael Schuler, the son of Calley Schuler and Gavin Schuler of Shelby, was born on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Melody Rose Reeder, the…

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Employment Opportunity: Key Account Specialist, Ludington Beverage

March 26, 2026

Employment Opportunity: Key Account Specialist Ludington Beverage Co., Inc. has a position vacancy for a full-time Key Account Specialist based in Ludington. This entry-level sales position works directly with retail…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

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…

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Varsity Girl’s Soccer: Shelby mounts comeback against Lakeview; finds first win of season

March 25, 2026

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,…

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Varsity Girls’ Soccer: Hart falls to Fruitport 0-7 in season opener

March 24, 2026

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,…

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Varsity Girl’s Soccer: Shelby ties Tri-County 3-3 in season opener

March 24, 2026

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,…

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Brad Jacobs selected as new Hart superintendent

March 24, 2026

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…

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Oceana Democrats host meeting April 7

March 24, 2026

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…

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Parolee sent back to prison for breaking and entering

March 24, 2026

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…

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Newaygo County jury acquits man of CSC charges

March 24, 2026

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…

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