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Moolenaar receives Medal of Merit from National Guard

March 5, 2026

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 and federal level for contributions to the National Guard. Moolenaar was presented the medal by the National Guard Association of Michigan.  “For 390 years, dedicated guardsmen have served the United…

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Easter events 2026

March 5, 2026

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: editor@oceanacountypress.com. Begin the subject line with “Easter Event.” Friday, April 3, 2026 Ludington’s Cornerstone Baptist…

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MSP news, published March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post:  The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026: 1:20 p.m., a 59-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a…

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Hart PD report, published March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026: 2:48 p.m., hit-and-run crash, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026:…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Hart tops White Cloud in district semifinal

March 5, 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. WHITE CLOUD…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Shelby tops Holton in district semifinal

March 5, 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. WHITE CLOUD…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Walkerville prevails against Eastern in district semifinal

March 5, 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. CUSTER —…

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Easter egg hunt set for April 4

March 5, 2026

HART — The Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4, at noon at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. Hunt the…

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Construction of $2.6 million Lewis farms tunnel project to begin Monday

March 4, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — M 20/Stony Lake Road is scheduled to close to traffic between 68th and 72nd avenues at 7 a.m. Monday, March 9, as…

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Fishing licenses now for sale

March 4, 2026

The new Michigan fishing license and regulation season begins Wednesday, April 1. The 2026 fishing licenses are available for purchase now and are valid through March 31, 2027. All anglers…

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Employment: Teacher Positions

March 4, 2026

Shelby Public School District is currently hiring teachers for the upcoming school year! If you or someone you know is passionate about education and making a difference in students’ lives,…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Gabriel Knight Cisneros, 42, pleaded guilty Dec. 5 to third-degree fleeing a police officer and was…

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Hart principals among 4 candidates seeking superintendent position

March 3, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce and Hart Middle School Principal Kevin Ackley are among four candidates vying for the district’s superintendent position.…

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Police news, published March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026: 3:41 p.m., a 36-year-old Bitely, Mich. man was cited for driving while license revoked, Division…

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Trinity Health Shelby recognized as one of top 100 rural hospitals in U.S.

March 3, 2026

SHELBY — Trinity Health Shelby Hospital has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.  The Top 100 awards program celebrates…

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Employment: GSRP Associate Teacher

March 3, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.…

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West Shore Wolves 12U defeat Mt. Pleasant

March 2, 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. CADILLAC —…

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Scottville Clown Band launches fundraiser to purchase new bus

March 1, 2026

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…

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Obituary: Barbara Jean Suttorp, 88, of New Era

March 1, 2026

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…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: Pirates fall to Ludington in district finals

February 27, 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. Photos by…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Lowell defeats Hart

February 27, 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. LOWELL —…

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