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 the project is moving along according to schedule. M 20/Stony Lake Road is closed to traffic between 68th and 72nd avenues in the vicinity of the construction site. “We got…
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 was a reported semi crash on northbound US 31 near Shelby Road around 3 p.m.…
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 Church, March 9. The meeting opened with a video outlining why it is necessary for…
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…
OCEANA COUNTY — A high wind warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Oceana County, that is in effect…
HART – Jesuz Chapa, 63, most recently residing in Dallas, Texas, was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Tuesday, March 10, for allegedly sexually abusing a minor child repeatedly…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State University Extension will host the 2026 West Central Spring Horticulture Meeting Wednesday, March 25, at the West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center, at 5185…
HART — Following first-round interviews this week for the Hart Public Schools superintendent position, the list of four candidates has been narrowed down to two — Hart High School Principal…
Employment: Sports Reporter Mason County Press/Oceana County Press is seeking a part-time sports reporter. Time commitment for this position will begin up to 10 hours per week. Duties Receive information…
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