Fire destroys garage; house is likely a total loss

April 7, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A garage was destroyed and the attached house is likely a total loss following a fire Monday, April 7, at 5300 Winston Road, said Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene shortly after 3 a.m. The owners awakened to smoke in their home and were able to…

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79th District Court arraignments, published April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Cody Michael King, 35, of 1824 E. River Rd., Muskegon; felonies of methamphetamine possession and carrying a concealed weapon and a misdemeanor of operating an unregistered vehicle. Preliminary exam: April 22 at 1 p.m. – Roberto Quintero-Mendoza, 41, of 304 S. Division St., Whitehall; third-offense…

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Police news, published April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

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: Tuesday, April 1, 2025: 1:17 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 30-year-old Muskegon man was cited for driving while license suspended, Maple Island Road near Arthur Road, Greenwood Township. 11:33 a.m., (OCSO), a 41-year-old…

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79th District Court sentencings, published April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Gordon Allen Reed, 48, of 141 S. Michigan Ave., Shelby, pleaded guilty March 25 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to five days in jail with credit for one day served; six months probation; must complete counseling; and $1,155 in fines and costs. One count of…

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HPD report, published April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 27, 2025: 6:10 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. Friday, March 28, 2025: 3:26 a.m., wellbeing check, 500 block of Church Street, City of Hart.…

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Ehud Asherie Swing Quartet to perform in Hart April 11

April 3, 2025

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present the Ehud Asherie Swing Quartet in concert Friday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium.  Tickets are available at the door or at hartseries.org. Largely self-taught, or rather, “old-schooled,” Asherie learned the ropes at Smalls, spending much of his early teens becoming a fixture of the…

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116th Ave. in Ferry closed for road work Thursday

April 3, 2025

FERRY TOWNSHIP — A section of 116th Avenue between Baseline and Dead End (Warren) roads is closed Thursday, April 3, until 4 p.m. for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission  “116th Ave will be closed just east of Baseline Road,” states OCRC. “The road will be closed on each side of the road work, and traffic will…

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Employment: Church Business Manager

April 3, 2025

Employment: Church Business Manager St. Simon Church Ludington is looking to hire a Business Manager. For a job description and more information how to apply please go to… www.stsimonchurch.com This is a paid posting. Published until April 18, 2025.

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Teen, law enforcement officers help save judge’s life

April 2, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Quick thinking by a teenaged passerby, Michigan State Police officers and a Mason County sheriff’s deputy saved the life of 79th District Court Judge John Middlebrook. MSP Sgt. Michael Cuevas, MSP Trooper Matt Demny and Mason County Sheriff’s Deputy Austin Priese were alerted by Landon Mosqueda, 16, of Ludington…

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Spring storm knocking down power lines

April 2, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — Reports are coming in of downed power lines in the county due to thunderstorms rolling through the area Wednesday, April 2. Follow these tips regarding downed lines provided by Great Lakes Energy: Stay at least 25 feet away from a downed power line and make sure that you and your family, pets and neighbors don’t touch anything…

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Seasonal weight, speed restrictions to be lifted April 7

April 2, 2025

HART — Seasonal weight and speed restrictions will be lifted Monday, April 7, at 6 a.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The restrictions went into effect Feb. 28. ______________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide…

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Police news, published April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post Tuesday, April 1, 2025: 9 a.m., a 54-year-old Muskegon man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), US 31 and Taylor Road, Hart Township. 3 p.m., a 44-year-old Shelby man and…

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Right to Life Oratory Contest winners announced

April 2, 2025

HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Ludington High School senior Nadia Grierson was the winner of the annual Right to Life Oratory Contest hosted by Mason, Oceana, and Manistee counties Right to Life organizations. Contestants were required to research, write, and present an original pro-life speech on the issue of abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, or embryonic stem cell research. Other winners included:…

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Police news, published April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post Monday, March 31, 2025: 10 a.m., a 26-year-old Walkerville man was cited for driving while license suspended, Main Street, Village of Walkerville. 10:40 a.m., missing 12-year-old girl, 2300 block of East Hills…

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No fooling — snow, freezing rain, 70 mph winds, tornadoes possible 

April 1, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — No, this is not an April Fools’ joke — the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids is predicting a messy mix of severe weather beginning Tuesday evening, April 1. “Wintry weather of snow and freezing rain mainly north of M 46 (Apple Avenue in Muskegon) tonight into Wednesday morning transitions to rain and thunderstorms across the entire…

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Dunes open for the season Tuesday

March 31, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The only place of its kind in the US east of the Mississippi River, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes open for the 2025 season Tuesday, April 1. Over 1.5 million people visit the scenic and unique park every year, said Silver Lake State Park Manager Jody Johnston. That total includes visitors to…

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Man expected to make full recovery after accidental shooting

March 31, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Shelby man is expected to make a full recovery after accidentally shooting himself in the leg Sunday, March 30, according to Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Michigan State Police, Hart post. “He was transported to the hospital, and…

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Watch for lane closures on southbound US 31 near New Era Tuesday

March 31, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Intermittent lane closures for road work are scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on southbound US 31 at West Park Road, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. __________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…

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Pigs euthanized due to barn fire

March 31, 2025

TROY TOWNSHIP, Newaygo County — Several pigs had to be euthanized following a pig barn fire at Jack Pine Farms Friday evening, March 28. Eight fire departments from Oceana and Newaygo counties responded to the blaze, said Al Purdy, who is chief for both Walkerville and Crystal Township fire departments. Both Walkerville and Crystal Township, along with Hart and Hesperia…

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Employment: Internal Services Clerk

March 30, 2025

Employment: Internal Services Clerk The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a full-time Internal Services Clerk. Duties include answering phones, interacting with the public, preparing reports, processing payroll, preparing bank reconciliations, voter registration, and record retention, as well as providing clerical and bookkeeping support to the Clerk. Must have the ability to multi-task with attention to detail and be…

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News alert: Crash on US 31 in Shelby

March 29, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to southbound US 31 near Shelby Road for a “truck on its side in the roadway” Saturday, March 29, shortly before 9 p.m. Bystanders reported no one was injured, according to dispatch information.

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