By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is launching a capital fund campaign to purchase a new bus. Each year the Scottville Clown Band is a popular attraction at festivals and special events across Michigan. As a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, the band’s mission is to support youth music education. In 2025, the band provided more than $23,000 in…
Barbara Jean Suttorp, 88, of New Era, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 21, 2026, after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on Dec. 1, 1937, in Hart, to Earl and Marie (Borgers) Kokx. Barb held many jobs…
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. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington defeated Hart Friday and clinched the district championship. The…
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West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LUDINGTON — Mason County Central Middle School…
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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. LUDINGTON —…
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. Photos by…
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. BALDWIN —…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Preliminary investigation reveals that a candle that was knocked over by a pet is likely the cause of a house fire at 96…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Area high school students got a close-up look at career and education options available after graduation during the Oceana College Access Network’s College…
HART TOWNSHIP — An 81-year-old Norton Shores man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Shelby Hospital after the 2019 Buick Encore compact SUV he was driving hit a…
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By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Fire destroyed a home on Ellis Street near White Street Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 24. No one was injured, but a pet dog died…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 25-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to a minimum of one year and two months to a maximum of four years in prison…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Right to Life Affiliates of Manistee, Mason and Oceana counties will host their annual High School Oratory Contest on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at…
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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHELBY — Last week Shelby Elementary School students learned a valuable lesson in how to deal with bullying. Speaker Kevin Kimes of Lock Out USA presented…
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UPDATE: This article was updated Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 to reflect more accurate criminal charges after interviewing Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon. HART TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Muskegon man…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Donna, Texas man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on a felony charge of fleeing and eluding police Tuesday, Feb. 17, around 11:30 p.m.,…
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