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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 and girls track teams celebrated the final varsity meet on the school’s 41-year-old home track Tuesday night with a series of strong performances and conference victories. The Hart girls defeated…

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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 27, 2026: 2:37 p.m.,  larceny of a Hewlett-Packard 17-inch laptop valued at $1,700 in the…

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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 County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman, who was operating a 2020 Polaris ATV, “went…

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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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Falcons place sixth at WMD finals; Fatura wins discus title

May 5, 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. CUSTER — Pentwater’s track and…

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Obituary: Thomas Frank Peacock, 88, of Mears

May 5, 2026

Thomas Frank Peacock, 88, of Mears, reached his heavenly destination on Thursday April 30, 2026. He was born Feb. 3, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, to Haessel L. and Dorothy (Siegrist)…

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Oceana County early middle college program approved, to launch in fall 2026

May 4, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Oceana County Press.  West Shore Community College, in partnership with local school districts across Oceana County, has…

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Hart girls take fifth at Shepherd Invitational

May 4, 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. SHEPHERD — The Hart girls…

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 4, 2026

  Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Mental Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  May is Mental Health Awareness Month:…

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Michigan United Conservation Clubs to dissolve after nearly 90 years

May 4, 2026

LANSING — The Board of Directors of Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has unanimously approved a resolution to dissolve the organization, subject to all applicable legal…

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Hart boys track earns multiple medals at Shepherd Invite

May 3, 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. SHEPHERD — The Hart boys…

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Tigers baseball splits at Hesperia tourney, MCC claims title

May 3, 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. HESPERIA — Shelby’s varsity baseball…

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PHS track holds inaugural Falcon Flash Invitational, takes third in both divisions

May 2, 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. SCOTTVILLE — Pentwater’s track and…

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Montague sweeps Shelby in baseball doubleheader

May 2, 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 — Montague used big…

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