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Shelby tops Newaygo 2-0 in nonconference girls soccer matchup

May 8, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. NEWAYGO — Shelby closed out its third straight three-game week with a 2-0 nonconference girls soccer victory over Newaygo on Friday night. The Tigers controlled possession early and generated several quality scoring opportunities before Newaygo…

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Hart rallies past Montague for second straight soccer conference

May 8, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MONTAGUE — Hart battled back from a halftime deficit Friday night to earn its second straight conference victory, defeating Montague…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on felony charges: Derek William Millis, 44, of Muskegon, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Feb. 2, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $1,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: May 26 at 1…

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HPD news, published May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

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, April 30,…

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DHD#10 and Trinity Health Shelby launch free Healthy Weight and Your Child program

May 8, 2026

SHELBY — District Health Department #10 (DHD#10), in partnership with Trinity Health Shelby, is inviting families in Oceana County to participate in Healthy Weight and Your Child (HWYC), a free,…

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Employment: Special Education Supervisor

May 8, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Supervisor. Master’s degree or full approval for Supervisor of Special Education, a special education endorsement, and three…

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Nominations open for Pentwater Citizen of the Year

May 7, 2026

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is accepting nominations for the club’s 2026 Citizen of the Year.  The winner will be recognized at an Oct. 6 community dinner and program…

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WSCC millage renewal appears headed for passage

May 7, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s operating millage renewal proposal appears headed for passage following the release of unofficial election results from Manistee County Tuesday…

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Pirates maintain grip on county rivalry with soccer win over Tigers

May 7, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HART — Hart maintained its…

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Employment: Custer Village Clerk

May 7, 2026

Employment: Custer Village Clerk The Village Council is currently seeking a qualified and dedicated individual to serve as our next Village Clerk. Applicants do NOT need to reside within the…

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Hart track teams close out historic home track with victories

May 6, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HART — The Hart boys…

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Drunk driving arrests top sheriff’s office activity

May 6, 2026

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: Monday, April…

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Woman injured in rollover crash on the dunes

May 6, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Midland, Mich. woman was injured following a rollover crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Tuesday, May 5, at 2 p.m., according to an Oceana…

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Hart voters pass non-homestead millage

May 6, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Voters in the Hart Public Schools district passed a non-homestead millage proposal 547-435 Tuesday, May 5. The millage will fund costs for the…

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Shelby defeats Hart behind dominant pitching

May 6, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SHELBY — The Shelby Tigers…

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May 6, 2026

Employment: School Social Worker-Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a School Social Worker – Special Education. Master’s degree from a School of Social Work…

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Employment: Collaborative Services Coordinator

May 6, 2026

Employment: Collaborative Services Coordinator West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Collaborative Services Coordinator. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or business required. A minimum of 3…

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Man sentenced to prison for meth delivery/manufacture

May 5, 2026

HART — A 27-year-old man was sentenced to three to 20 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 4,…

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MSP report, published May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the…

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Dana Nessel to speak at Oceana County Democrats spring fundraiser 

May 5, 2026

SHELBY — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will serve as the keynote speaker for the Oceana County Democrats spring fundraiser, ”Serving Up Democracy,” Tuesday, June 2, from 5-8 p.m.  The…

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Nationally-renowned bluegrass band to perform May 15

May 5, 2026

HART — The Hart Community Community Performing Arts Series will conclude its 2025-2026 season Friday, May 15, with a special performance by the nationally-renowned bluegrass band, Authentic Unlimited. The concert…

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