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Winter weather advisory in effect through Friday afternoon

February 5, 2026

A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for several west and central Michigan counties — including Oceana and Mason counties — is in effect until 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. Expect mixed precipitation with total snow accumulation of 2-4 inches and ice accumulation around a light glaze. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution…

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Shelby State Bank employees promoted to branch managers

February 5, 2026

SHELBY — Two Shelby State Bank employees — Melissa Harris and Tracy Wimpee — have been promoted to branch managers, the bank recently announced. Harris was promoted to branch manager of the Whitehall branch office. She began her career with Shelby State Bank as a…

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HS Girls Basketball: MCE varsity defeats Walkerville; Wildcats JVs beat Cardinals

February 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. Varsity CUSTER — The Cardinals defeated the Wildcats 50-34 Wednesday night. While the two teams are part…

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Boil water advisory remains in effect after water line break in Shelby

February 5, 2026

SHELBY — Some residents in the Village of Shelby will remain under a boil water advisory following a water line break this week. The water line break at the corner…

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Recent death: Harold Ralph Kempker, 87, of Hart

February 5, 2026

  Harold Ralph Kempker, 87, of Hart, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born September 3, 1938, the son of Harold and Viola (Venksy)…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Shelby wins tight game against White Cloud

February 4, 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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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 4, 2026

February 4, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jason Garth Spoelholf, 28, of Bitely, two counts of possession of firearms by a prohibited…

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We need your help

February 4, 2026

Folks, we really need your help. Before I continue, I want to thank those who have accepted our request and are now subscribing to the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing. We are…

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Employment: Varsity Assistant Boys Track Coach

February 4, 2026

Employment: Varsity Assistant Boys Track Coach Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School Boys Assistant Varsity Track Coach for the 2025/2026 school year. For details and to…

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Employment: Junior Varsity Baseball Coach

February 4, 2026

Employment: Junior Varsity Baseball Coach Mason County Central School District is hiring a Junior Varsity Baseball Coach for the 2025/2026 school year. Prior baseball playing experience required. Prior baseball coaching…

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Employment: Care Team Position, Animal Hospital of Ludington

February 4, 2026

Care Team Position Openings at the Animal Hospital of Ludington Do you enjoy people and animals? Are you upbeat and positive? Do your friends refer to you as smiley and…

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Employment: Professional Lab Technician, part-time

February 4, 2026

Employment: Professional Lab Technician, part-time West Shore Community College seeks an outstanding individual to provide individualized instruction to Mechanical Systems students in an open-entry/open-exit learning environment. You will work directly…

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Employment: Head Varsity Football Coach

February 4, 2026

  Employment: Head Varsity Football Coach This is a paid posting. Published until Feb. 18, 2026

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Tigers crush Spartans in conference play

February 3, 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. SCOTTVILLE —…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Hart dominates Hesperia

February 3, 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. Four Hart…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Hart tops Hesperia

February 3, 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. The Hart…

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Pirates pen essays selected for national publication

February 3, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   HART — Hart High School students Liam Larios-Mendez and Julie Walton wrote essays that were…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: Hart defeats West Michigan Aviation

February 3, 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. GRAND RAPIDS…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Hart falls to Morley Stanwood

February 3, 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. HART —…

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Police news, published Feb. 3, 2026

February 3, 2026

The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026: 8 p.m., larceny of a chainsaw valued at $200 and bolt cutters valued at $50,…

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Obituary: Steven Edward McClellan, 57, of Hart

February 3, 2026

Steven “Steve” Edward McClellan, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born July 18, 1968, in Hart, the son of Daniel McClellan Sr. and Nancy Anderson.…

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