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Oceana County girl still missing

October 8, 2025

If you have any information, call the MSP Hart Post at 231-873-2171 or Mason-Oceana Central Dispatch at 231-869-5858. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART —  It has been four days since Toriann Marie Shirey, 16, of Oceana County’s Crystal Township was reported missing. As of Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 8, the Michigan State Police Hart Post reported that Toriann still has…

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Tourism spending on the rise in Oceana County

October 8, 2025

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Tourism continues to play a vital role in driving Oceana County’s economy, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Tourism Economic Impact Report. A total of $181.7 million was spent in Oceana County during 2024, which is up 13 percent over 2023, according to the report. From lodging and dining to shopping and recreation, tourism dollars support…

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Contractor ordered to pay back homeowners over $42,000 

October 7, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 50-year-old Irons man was ordered in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 6, to pay back over $42,000 to the homeowners, including his former boss, he defrauded. Jason J. Noordhoek pleaded guilty last May to fraudulent use of building contract funds and was sentenced Monday by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Oct. 7, 2025

October 7, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Shelly Zastrow, 59, pleaded guilty June 9 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Sept. 29 to five days in jail with credit for five days served; one year probation; and $658 in fines and costs. – Brandon Leon Salazar, 28, pleaded no contest Aug. 4 to…

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Witness saw runaway teen asking for rides to Manistee in Walmart parking lot

October 6, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART —  Toriann Marie Shirey, 16, of Oceana County has been missing since Sunday, Oct. 5, at 1:30 a.m. Local police announced Sunday afternoon that Toriann was a missing runaway, and they are seeking the public’s help to find her.  “The investigation revealed that around 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 5 that she was at the…

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