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US 31 bridge work near Pentwater to begin April 6

March 30, 2026

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $1 million project Monday, April 6, to improve the US 31 bridges over the south branch of the Pentwater River. “Work includes substructure repairs, new expansion joints, pin and hanger replacement, and painting,” states a press release from MDOT. The work is expected to be completed in mid-June. Lane…

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A family tradition of helping others

March 27, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — Hesperia High School senior Grace Eichenberg enjoys helping people, and that passion for assisting others seems to be a genetic trait. “I’ve always loved helping people,” said the 18-year-old who recently became an…

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Sheriff’s office selling truck seized from meth dealer

March 27, 2026

Money from sale of the truck to be used for buying new guns By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is selling a 2015 Ford F350 one ton dual-wheeled pickup truck that was seized from a methamphetamine dealer. Money from the sale of the truck will be used for buying new pistols for the sheriff’s…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Jason Daniel Yonker, 39, pleaded guilty Feb. 26 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced March 23 to concurrent terms of one year and seven months minimum to a maximum of five years in prison and one year and…

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Brad Jacobs selected as new Hart superintendent

March 24, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Following second round interviews Monday evening, March 23, the Hart Public Schools Board of Education voted to enter into contract negotiations with former Fremont Public Schools Superintendent and Hart native Brad Jacobs to be the district’s next superintendent. “I’m excited to get back home and get started again,” said Jacobs. “I’m very honored…

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