HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies David Jon Richter, 51, of Walkerville, larceny of a firearm. Offense date: Feb. 9, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $1,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: March 31 at 1 p.m. Bernard John Norkett, 59, of Muskegon, methamphetamine possession and bringing contraband into a prison/jail.…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 12, 2026: 8 a.m., assault and battery, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 8:50…
SHELBY — All eight Shelby High School choir students who recently performed in district solo and ensemble qualified for the state competition at Big Rapids High School. “Shelby choir students recently had some students go to district solo and ensemble,” said Shelby Director of Choirs…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Construction of a $2.6 million pedestrian tunnel that will cross M 20 to Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo began March 9, and…
PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Dunes Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) has been awarded a $2,578.30 state grant to preserve the historic graves…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Do you have a desire to start a small-scale orchard in your backyard or have established trees and want to learn more about how to care for…
HART TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a vehicle crash involving a minor injury on southbound US 31 north of Polk Road Monday, March 16, around 3:45 p.m. There…
SHELBY — Approximately 65 people representing about 25 different Oceana County churches and several local police officers attended the Oceana County Church Safety Network kick-off meeting at Shelby Road Baptist…
The following closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP and OCP for Tuesday, March 17, 2026. This list may be updated. Schools: Fountain Child Development Center Hart Public School…
HART — The Hart Public Schools Board of Education meeting that was scheduled for Monday, March 16, at 6 p.m. has been canceled due to a winter storm. The board…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, March…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 5,…
HART — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is warning residents that there is a phone scam targeting sex offender registrants. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office notified residents…
A winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect in Oceana and Mason counties until 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17. Snow accumulation between 6 and 11…
HART — An annual pancake breakfast fundraiser hosted by the Germany-based World Horizon Group is set for Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Oceana County Council…
In addition to the winter weather advisory that remains in effect until Tuesday, March 17, at 11 a.m., several west Michigan counties — including Oceana County — are under a…
The following closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP and OCP for Monday, March 16, 2026. This list may be updated. Schools: Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools…
OCEANA COUNTY — A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for several west Michigan and northern Lower Peninsula counties. There is a storm warning…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A former Shelby High School teacher and varsity boys soccer coach has been charged in Mason County’s 79th District Court with a felony…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Following first-round interviews this week for the Hart Public Schools superintendent position, the list of four candidates was narrowed down to two —…
Duane “Dewey” Alan Sayers, 54, of Rogers, Ark., formerly of Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. This obituary is being shared by the family in remembrance. He was…
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