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Winter storm warning issued

December 10, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for several west Michigan counties including Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Lake, Ottawa and Van Buren counties beginning at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, until 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12.. Winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph Wednesday evening, causing blowing and drifting snow. As of 3 p.m. Tuesday…

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Shelby’s Cael Omness accepted to all-state jazz ensemble

December 9, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — For the first time in 10 years, a Shelby High School student has been accepted into the Michigan School Band…

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Shelby Bands wrap up marching season and march into Christmas season

December 9, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — The Shelby Marching Tigers finished their successful season of marching band, supporting the football team and earning a Division “1”…

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Police news, published Dec. 9, 2024

December 9, 2024

The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024: 3:30 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 39-year-old Shelby man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, West…

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Winter storm watch issued for Tuesday evening through Thursday

December 9, 2024

OCEANA  COUNTY — The US National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for several west Michigan counties including Oceana County, from 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, through 7…

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Man dies in house fire

December 9, 2024

Officers heroically pull man from burning home trying to save his life By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BEAVER TOWNSHIP, Newaygo County — A 69-year-old disabled man died in a house…

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First Shift Quality Control Technician

December 9, 2024

Indian Summer is looking to hire a permanent Quality Control Technician to do charges for first shift. Anyone interested should have a dependable means to get to work and be…

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Recent death: Herbert Henry Richert, 92, of Hart, formerly of Scottville

December 6, 2024

  Herbert Henry Richert, 92, of Hart, formerly of Scottville, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing…

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Closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 6

December 5, 2024

  The following are closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Schools Baldwin Community Schools Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Pentwater Public…

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Domestic violence arrests top HPD activity

December 5, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024: 9:32 a.m., a 34-year-old Hart man was arrested for domestic assault, 400 block of Hart Street,…

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News alert: Semi jackknifed on southbound US 31, possible fuel leak

December 5, 2024

HART TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a jackknifed semi truck and possible fuel leak on southbound US 31 south of Polk Road Thursday, Dec. 5, around 11:15 a.m. during…

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Winter storm barrels down on Oceana County

December 5, 2024

‘If you don’t need to go out, don’t. If you do, use care and caution.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor OCEANA COUNTY — A winter storm barreled down on west…

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Pickup trucks crash in blowing snow

December 5, 2024

HART TOWNSHIP — The driver of a black 2025 GMC Sierra pickup truck sustained minor injuries in a crash on Oceana Drive near Polk Road Wednesday, Dec. 4, shortly before…

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Recent death: Marjorie L. Buckhalter, 85, of Hart

December 5, 2024

Marjorie L. Buckhalter, 85, of Hart, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. A full obituary will be published soon. Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 7,…

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Recent death: Ralph D. Rounds, 79, of Walkerville

December 5, 2024

Ralph D. Rounds, 79, of Walkerville, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. ________ Receive daily MCP and…

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News alert: power lines down due to storm

December 4, 2024

OCEANA COUNTY — Emergency crews are responding to several locations in Oceana County for downed power lines, some which are crossing intersections, Wednesday evening Dec. 4 due to the winter…

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News alert: two-vehicle crash in Hart

December 4, 2024

HART — Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle injury crash at Oceana Drive and Polk Road Wednesday, Dec. 4, shortly before 7 p.m. ____________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily…

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Closings and cancellations for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2025

December 4, 2024

  The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Schools Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Hesperia…

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Spitler students send soldiers Christmas cheer

December 4, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Students at Spitler Elementary School made 778 Christmas…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Dec. 4, 2024

December 4, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – James Robert Current, 44, of 1080 Water Rd., Hart, assault…

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Closings and cancellations, Dec. 4, 2024

December 4, 2024

The following are closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Hart Public Schools after-school Project Focus program Walkerville Public Schools after-school Project Focus…

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