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Asparagus queen applications now open

February 18, 2026

HART — Applications to be the next asparagus queen are now open, and applications are due by midnight April 1. Click here for application and eligibility requirements. The 2026 National Asparagus Festival is set for June 12-14. Previous queens throughout the history of the National Asparagus Festival: Asparagus Queen 2025 — Shelby Purdy  Asparagus Queen 2023 — Emma Woller Asparagus…

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Police news, published Feb. 18, 2026

February 18, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, Feb. 9, 2026: 8:28 p.m., larceny of two firearms, which were recovered, 6500 block of Rossell Lake Road,…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Hart tops Oakridge

February 18, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. MUSKEGON — The visiting Hart Pirate varsity boys basketball team defeated Oakridge in a conference crossover matchup…

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Employment:  Internal Services Support Specialist

February 18, 2026

Employment:  Internal Services Support Specialist West Shore Community College (WSCC) seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to join our Business Office as the Internal Services Support Specialist. This team member…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Fremont defeats Shelby

February 18, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. FREMONT —…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Shelby defeats Pentwater

February 18, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. SHELBY —…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: WMC tops Hart

February 17, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. FRUITPORT —…

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Sheriff’s office thwarts $120,000 fraud scheme impacting Shelby Public Schools

February 17, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Thanks to good police work by School Resource Officer Tim Simon and detectives Donnie Hansen and Mark Hiddema of the Oceana County Sheriff’s…

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Scammer tries to defraud woman searching for missing cat 

February 17, 2026

HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated an attempted fraud Friday, Feb. 13, on Michigan Avenue involving a missing cat. “Someone was wanting money in reference to a missing…

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Several tools stolen in golf course break-in

February 17, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Several tools, valued at over $2,300, were stolen during a break-in to the maintenance shop at the Oceana Golf Club on Weaver Road, said Oceana County Sheriff…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Ravenna defeats Shelby

February 17, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. SHELBY —…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Shelby defeats Ravenna

February 16, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. SHELBY —…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Hart falls to Spring Lake

February 16, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. SPRING LAKE…

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MSP urges citizens to keep car doors locked

February 16, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — The Michigan State Police, Hart post, is encouraging citizens to keep their car doors locked due to a recent string of thefts from vehicles. “There has been…

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Cherry pie contest, auction set for Feb. 21 in New Era

February 16, 2026

NEW ERA — Community members are invited to enjoy a day of homemade pies and charitable support for local animals during the Southern Oceana County Cherry Pie Contest and Auction…

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MSP report, published Feb. 16, 2026

February 16, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police,…

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Obituary: Hope Judith McClernan, 77, of Hart, formerly of Hesperia

February 16, 2026

Hope Judith McClernan, 77, of Hart, formerly of Hesperia, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was born Fe b. 27, 1948, in Fremont, the daughter of Lyle and Joan…

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We need your help

February 15, 2026

Folks, we really need your help. Before I continue, I want to thank those who have accepted our request and are now subscribing to the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing. We are…

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Hesperia village’s boil water alert prompts school closing Monday

February 15, 2026

HESPERIA — The Village of Hesperia’s  boil water alert due to a failed monthly water test issued Friday evening, Feb. 13, prompted Hesperia Community Schools to close Monday, Feb. 16.…

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Co-op Hockey: Lakeshore Badgers defeat Livonia

February 15, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. VICTORY TOWNSHIP,…

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Hesperia issues boil water alert

February 14, 2026

HESPERIA — The Village of Hesperia issued a boil water alert Friday night, Feb. 13, that is in effect until further notice. The alert was issued “due to a failed…

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