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Oceana Democrats host meeting April 7

March 24, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Democrats will host a general membership meeting Tuesday, April 7, in the Oceana County Services Building Conference Room at 844 S Griswold St. The meeting will feature Cindy Beth Davis-Dykema, a Michigan-based community leader and wellness advocate, who is best known as the founder of the Monarch in Hart. She has focused her work on…

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Parolee sent back to prison for breaking and entering

March 24, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 40-year-old man who had been paroled from prison last August is headed back behind bars after being sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, March 23, to a minimum of one year and seven months to 10 years in prison for a conviction of breaking and entering a building with intent.…

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Newaygo County jury acquits man of CSC charges

March 24, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WHITE CLOUD — A jury found a 52-year-old man not guilty of all charges in a child sex case in Newaygo County’s 27th Circuit Court Thursday, March 19. Samuel Robert King was accused of sexually assaulting a girl who was 12 years old at the time, Jan. 1, 2023 in the City of Newaygo. After…

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Police news, published March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, March 16, 2026: 1:03 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), an 83-year-old Rothbury man was cited for driving while license revoked, M 20 and Oceana Drive, Shelby Township. 3:50 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a minor injury was reported in a one-vehicle crash, US 31 north of Tyler Road, Hart Township. Tuesday,…

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Sports coverage support, sponsors needed

March 23, 2026

We are still seeking sponsors to support our continued coverage of local school sports. This winter, Mason County Press and Oceana County Press began expanding sports coverage. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with many readers expressing appreciation for the service. However, this added coverage also brings additional expenses. There are several ways you can help: Business or individual sponsorships:…

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