HMS Principal Ackley has always been a Pirate.

January 25, 2022

HMS Principal Ackley has always been a Pirate. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Kevin Ackley is in his 11th year as principal at Hart Middle School and has been an educator in the district for 23 years. Ackley began his teaching career at Mason…

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Muskegon man faces 4-20 years in prison for dealing meth.

January 24, 2022

Muskegon man faces 4-20 years in prison for dealing meth. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Muskegon man faces serving four to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 24, to two felony counts of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. In exchange for his plea, five other felony counts of drug delivery will be…

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Drunk driving, assault arrests top police activity.

January 24, 2022

Drunk driving, assault arrests top police activity. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Jan. 21, 2022: 2:40 p.m, (Michigan State Police), a 41-year-old Shelby woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Oceana Drive near Winston Road, Village of Rothbury. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022: 1:19 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 22-year-old Bitely woman was…

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Crash on southbound US 31 near Pentwater.

January 24, 2022

Crash on southbound US 31 near Pentwater. Emergency crews were dispatched to southbound US 31 near Monroe Road for a vehicle crash Monday, Jan. 24, shortly after 1 p.m. Minor injuries initially reported. Dispatch reporting there may be another crash in the area — it was not immediately clear if it’s the same crash. UPDATE: Michigan State Police, Hart post,…

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Closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. 

January 24, 2022

Closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.  Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website. This list may be updated as…

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Parolee sentenced to jail for meth.

January 24, 2022

Parolee sentenced to jail for meth. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 30-year-old…

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Pentwater Service Club has record-breaking year.

January 21, 2022

Pentwater Service Club has record-breaking year. Higher revenue means more help for people in need. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club announced that its volunteers generated record-setting revenues and major programming accomplishments for the year ending December 31, 2021.   Bolstered by record memberships and the sale of the club’s gourmet Pentwater Service Club Caramel Corn, revenues increased 268 percent from…

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Shelby hosts MSBOA honors band.

January 21, 2022

Shelby hosts MSBOA honors band. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools hosted the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) 2022 Middle School Honors Band, Jan. 11.  Students included in this prestigious band received a division 1 rating for their solos during MSBOA Solo and Ensemble…

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K9 Lazarus to receive donated bullet-proof vest.

January 21, 2022

K9 Lazarus to receive donated bullet-proof vest. ‘In memory of Betty White’ will be embroidered on the dog’s vest. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the…

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78th District Court sentencings, Jan. 20, 2022.

January 20, 2022

78th District Court sentencings, Jan. 20, 2022. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The…

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Library closes due to COVID-19.

January 20, 2022

Library closes due to COVID-19. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  HESPERIA — The Hesperia Community Library is closed until…

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HPD news, Jan. 20, 2022.

January 20, 2022

HPD news, Jan. 20, 2022. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  The following is recent activity of the Hart Police…

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78th District Court arraignments, Jan. 20, 2022.

January 20, 2022

78th District Court arraignments, Jan. 20, 2022. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The…

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County administrator announces retirement.

January 20, 2022

County administrator announces retirement. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Oceana County Administrator Robert…

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Obituary: Carroll VanDenHeuvel, 84, of Hart. 

January 20, 2022

Obituary: Carroll VanDenHeuvel, 84, of Hart.  Carroll C. VanDenHeuvel, 84, of Hart, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 in Muskegon. Carroll was born May 30, 1937 in Hart, the son of Clarence and Phyllis (Claeys) VanDenHeuvel. Carroll was a life resident of the Hart area. He married Vicky (Antonissen) on August 1, 1998. He was employed at CWC Textron for…

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Winter weather advisory issued.

January 19, 2022

Winter weather advisory issued. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click on the PayPal donation button located on the top right of our website.  A winter weather advisory will be in effect from 1…

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A new year, a new start to Hesperia’s future.

January 17, 2022

A new year, a new start to Hesperia’s future. HESPERIA — A new year is also a new start to Hesperia’s future. The Hesperia Community Assessment, held in August, was the third area assessment funded by the Community Foundation for Oceana County in its community development work. Led by the foundation and consultant Julie Hales-Smith, the assessment was also supported…

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Santa gives the gift of reading all year long.

January 17, 2022

Santa gives the gift of reading all year long. Throughout the holiday season, Read Early Read Often has partnered with Santa to bring free children’s books to Oceana County children and families. At local Christmas tree lighting events, Santa meet and greets, and as gifts to go under the tree, free books were given out in November and December. For…

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78th District Court news, Jan. 17, 2022.

January 17, 2022

78th District Court news, Jan. 17, 2022. HART — The following proceedings recently took place in 78th District Court: Arraignments: Gerald Raymond Tennant, 39, of 2464 W. Scenic View Dr., Rothbury; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS); unlawful use of a license plate; and operating without insurance. Bail: $1,000/personal recognizance (PR). Pretrial: Feb. 3 at…

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CTE auto tech program receives vehicle donation.

January 17, 2022

CTE auto tech program receives vehicle donation. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Kim Beardslee, correspondent.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County ) – West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education Automotive Technology Program received a vehicle donation on Thursday, January 13…

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Obituary: Charles Hutchinson, 86, of Hart. 

January 16, 2022

Obituary: Charles Hutchinson, 86, of Hart.  Charles Milo Hutchinson, 86, of Hart, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born August 2, 1935, in Ravenna, the son of Milo and Hazel (Lobdell) Hutchinson. Charles moved to Muskegon and graduated from Muskegon High School class of 1954. While in high school, he worked a few years at Plumb’s grocery store.…

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