HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Jesse James Bays, 44, of Pentwater, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Jan. 20, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: March 24 at 1 p.m. Adrianna Rae Avila, 28, of Muskegon, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Oct. 6, 2025. Agency: OCSO. Bail:…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Attendance is on the increase at Shelby Public Schools thanks to the efforts of the district’s school resource officer Tim Simon, who is a deputy for the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. As a reward for…
Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Midland) was awarded the 2025 Medal of Merit by the National Guard Association of the United States this week. The annual award recognizes legislators on the state and federal level for contributions to the National Guard. Moolenaar was presented the medal by the National Guard Association of Michigan. “For 390 years, dedicated guardsmen have served the United…
The following Easter events scheduled for Oceana and Mason counties have been reported to Oceana County Press and Mason County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: editor@oceanacountypress.com. Begin the subject line with “Easter Event.” Friday, April 3, 2026 Ludington’s Cornerstone Baptist Church Community Good Friday Service, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026: Silver Lake Sand Dunes…
The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026: 1:20 p.m., a 59-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a warrant and charged with unlawful license plate and operating without insurance, Polk Road, Hart Township.…
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