By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11, and Oceana County veterans have organized some special events to commemorate the important day. The Oceana County Department of Veteran Affairs is hosting a Veterans Day Parade in Hart Saturday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. and a 5K race Saturday morning in Shelby. A Veterans Day program…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The second of two men was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 3, for robbing the La Mexicana De Pancho grocery store at gunpoint last December, and he and his accomplice are expected to be deported from the U.S. after serving their prison terms. Jorge Soriano Benitez, 39, of Shelby…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Rothbury man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime following an argument with 45-year-old Newaygo County man in the 7000 block of South 142nd Avenue Thursday, Oct. 30, shortly after 7 p.m., according to…
The alleged grave digger ‘buried a necklace and needed money and went back to retrieve that necklace.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor OTTO TOWNSHIP — The case of suspicious digging near a gravesite last week has been solved following a police investigation. “The detectives got a hold of the family of the gentleman buried in the grave,” said Oceana County…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025: 7:45 p.m., a 29-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for domestic violence, 4300 block of South 184th Avenue, Newfield Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Friday,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — A 12-year-old boy and a 6-year-old boy were hit by a van driven by a 26-year-old woman who “disregarded a crossing guard” at the Hesperia school campus Thursday morning, Oct. 30, shortly after 7:30 a.m., according to a press release from the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office. The two boys were transported to Helen…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — After Hart Middle School sixth grader Alayna Keckler lost her Chromebook in a house fire last month, School Resource Officer (SRO) Kevin Skipski stepped in to help. The SRO, who is detective-sergeant for the Hart Police Department, used…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — North Shore Drive between Hazel and Taylor roads will be closed Thursday, Oct. 30, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for bridge maintenance work, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. “This work will require the road to be completely shut down, and traffic will be directed to take 24th Avenue to Fox Road to Ridge Road…
Employment: Emergency Management Coordinator For the County of Mason The County of Mason is seeking a qualified individual for the full-time position of Mason County Emergency Management Coordinator. Individuals applying for this position must possess excellent communication and administrative skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of emergency management activities for the County of Mason. Interested candidates…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor OTTO TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s detectives are investigating a “suspicious situation” that occurred at the Otto Township Cemetery, at 2801 E. Garfield Rd., Monday evening Oct. 27, in which a person was witnessed digging in the ground near a grave, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The witness saw a van in the cemetery…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A “substantial amount of cash” was stolen during a break-in that was reported Thursday, Oct. 23, at 3:20 p.m. in the 2900 block of South Oceana Drive, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The sheriff said he was unable to provide the specific dollar amount as the case is still under investigation. “There are a couple suspects…
NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves stole hunting equipment valued at over $360 from a deer blind located on vacant land near Yonker Road and South 192nd Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The larceny was reported Monday, Oct. 27, around 6:30 p.m. Items taken include a hunting chair, portable heater, propane tank and a trail cam. ____________________…
The office of Congressman John Moolenaar is currently accepting applications for internship positions available in Caledonia, Clare, and Washington, D.C. The internship program is open to college students and recent graduates who are interested in learning more about our nation’s legislative process and the day-to-day operations of a Congressional office. Opportunities are available beginning in January 2026 in all three…
The following are area school sports results sent to MCP/OCP from today. Hart volleyball loses in Fremont Tri tourney Submitted by Coach Shawn Bectel The Lady Pirates went 0-2 in the Fremont Tri tonight. Season Record 20-22-1 Conference Record 7-2 , 2nd place rivers Hart Pirates Tournament Fremont Tri PLAYERS Overall Introducing The Scoreboard, a daily posting of local sports…
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The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025: Midnight, a 45-year-old Rothbury man was cited for failure to report a car/deer accident and unlawful possession of a deer, 88th Avenue and Winston Road, Grant Township. 4:48 p.m., assault,…
Paul Lee Clark, 55, of Hesperia, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his home. He was born March 15, 1970, in Hesperia, the son of Victor and Donna (Sanoff) Clark. Paul was a loving son, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family and pets, traveling, and cooking; he was a great down home cook. He…
HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Bobby Jo Scheel, 44, pleaded guilty June 9 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced Oct. 27 to 10 months in jail with credit for four days served; one and a half years probation; electronic monitoring; and $598 in fines and costs. – Ryan Joseph Anthony,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — Voters in the Hesperia Community Schools district will consider a $11.7 million bond issue for upgrades throughout the district, such as adding a secure entrance to the high school, resurfacing the track and updates to the football stadium, Tuesday, Nov. 4. The bond proposal is not expected to increase the current debt millage…
SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance is among several insurance agencies across the country helping people ages 65 and over navigate Medicare. The current Medicare enrollment period began Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. “There’s a lot of noise out there,” said Ed Forfinski, agent at Smith & Eddy. “There are a lot of TV commercials and other advertisements…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor FERRY TOWNSHIP — Some young chickens died in a chicken coop fire at 4213 S. 132nd Avenue Monday afternoon, Oct. 27, said Capt. Chris Ernst of the Ferry Township Fire Department. The chicken coop and attached workshop are a total loss, said Capt. Ernst. “It was more of a chicken coop/workshop,” he said. An approximate…
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