By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Shelby Elementary School student Tucker Henrickson, 10, was presented a bravery award from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Oct. 8, for his courageous actions when attempting to save his dad’s life last summer. Mark “Hondo” Henrickson, Jr., died after he ”jumped head-first” into a swimming pool Tuesday afternoon, July 14, in the…
NEWAYGO — Curious about the Indigenous principles of an honorable harvest? Join Wild Ones West Michigan Shore-to-Prairie Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. at the Newaygo Congregational United Church of Christ for a two-part program focusing on sustainable harvesting—a mindset that helps to…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has earned BauerFinancial Inc.’s highest rating of 5-Star Superior, recognizing the bank’s financial strength and stability. BauerFinancial, based in Coral Gables, Fla., has analyzed and rated the nation’s banks since 1983. Its ratings evaluate financial indicators including capital, asset quality…
Mario Pineda, 57, of Rothbury, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He was born August 22, 1969, in Shelby, the son of David and Darlene (Pego) Pineda. On Oct. 11,…
Walene Pieske, 88, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 leaving a legacy of family and community connection. Born on August 9, 1938, in Chicago, to Walter and Francis, she…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART TOWNSHIP — NorthStar Clean Energy hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the 120-megawatt Hart Solar Project, at 1642 W. Polk Rd., Thursday, Oct. 8. …
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The criminal trial against a 45-year-old woman accused of breaking into storage units with three accomplices last April ended in a hung jury…
Roger Jorissen, 76, of Pentwater, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. He was born July 22, 1950, in Hart to John and Nellie (Arnouts) Jorissen. Roger served…
SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance is among several insurance agencies across the country helping people ages 65 and older navigate Medicare. Medicare season begins Oct. 15 and continues through…
HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Janee Nichole Johnson, 36, assault with a dangerous weapon. Offense date: Sept. 18, 2026.…
PENTWATER — Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and a full day of family fun during Oktoberfest this Saturday, Oct. 10. Car enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Oktoberfest Car Show…
WALKERVILLE — Wendy Maynard-Somers, who was superintendent at Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools for seven years, has entered contract negotiations with the Walkerville Public Schools Board of Education for the part-time superintendent…
HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Oct. 5, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Isaac Robert Gill, 37, was found guilty by a jury, Aug. 5, of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the driver of a tan Chevrolet Tahoe in the above photo that was captured on the owner’s trail cam…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026:…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A family lost their home and their pets in a house fire Sunday, Oct. 4, at 5038 South 44th Ave., according to…
COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old Hudsonville man was arrested for hunting while intoxicated after he called 911 stating that he was lost in the woods Friday, Oct. 2, around 9:30…
WRIGHT TOWNSHIP, Ottawa County — The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office released information about the three-vehicle crash on I 96 that killed Lucus Jerry Werkema-Grondsma, 18, of Pentwater on Sunday, Sept.…
James “Jim” or “Jimmy” Temberg, of Hesperia, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at age 71. Born on November 23, 1954 to Mary (Flood) and Einar Temberg and raised…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Democrat Christopher Crain and Republican Jaxon Deur will face each other in the Nov. 3 general election for Michigan’s 101st House of Representatives District. The…
HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will begin its 2026-2027 season Friday, Oct. 9, with a 7:30 p.m. concert by the Wildwoods In the Hart Public Schools auditorium. …
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