HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Right to Life Affiliates of Manistee, Mason and Oceana counties will host their annual High School Oratory Contest on Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1950 N Jebavy Drive. The contest invites students to research, write and deliver a five to seven minute speech speaking truth with compassion on one of…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHELBY — Last week Shelby Elementary School students learned a valuable lesson in how to deal with bullying. Speaker Kevin Kimes of Lock Out USA presented his “Not In Our School” program to the students grades kindergarten through five. Kimes served as an elementary and middle school principal at Mason County Central School District for a…
UPDATE: This article was updated Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 to reflect more accurate criminal charges after interviewing Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon. HART TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on multiple charges following a high-speed chase that began on US 31 near Polk Road Saturday, Feb. 21, shortly after 5:15 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Donna, Texas man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on a felony charge of fleeing and eluding police Tuesday, Feb. 17, around 11:30 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. After the man was clocked going 120 mph on northbound US 31 near M 20, a chase ensued. The case lasted several miles,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026: 10:26 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 44-year-old Free Soil man was arrested for operating without insurance, unlawful license plate and operating without a license, US 31 near Baseline Road, Shelby…
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