By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART TOWNSHIP — A house in the 2700 block of N. 64th Avenue was destroyed by fire Monday morning, Jan. 26. “It’s a total loss,” said Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas who responded to the scene. Firefighters from Hart, Shelby-Benona and Pentwater were dispatched to the scene in the frigid cold at 9:20 a.m.,…
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, Jan. 20, 2026: 9:51 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 42-year-old New Era man was arrested for domestic violence, 5300 block of South Oceana Drive, Grant Township. He was lodged in the Oceana…
OCEANA COUNTY — A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for west Michigan — including Oceana and Mason counties — beginning at midnight Monday, Jan. 26, through 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27. Expect total snow accumulation between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow and…
Donna Jean Herremans, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 23, 2026, with much love and support from her family. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Gordon and Esther (Ford) Kingsford; husband of 68 years, John Herremans; beloved son, Patrick ‘Pat’ Neil Herremans; and sisters, Nancy Dickinson and Francis Afton. She will…
Gerry Lee Gribble, 92, of Pentwater and Rensselaer, Ind. was born May 21, 1933, in Sioux City, Iowa and passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Ludington Woods in Ludington. He was the only son of Vernon and Kathleen (Engle) Gribble and raised in Muncie, Ind. On June 13, 1954, he married Barbara Ann Carson, and their cherished marriage…
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MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. CHEBOYGAN — Sub-zero temperatures didn’t stop the Lakeshore Badgers hockey team from heading north this weekend. The Lakeshore Badgers took on the Cheboygan Chiefs Saturday, winning 7-4. \ The game was fairly…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. MONTAGUE — Shelby defeated Montague Friday night 56-51. “We played a very tough three quarters then Montague out-played us in the fourth to make a comeback and cut it to 2 with…
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, Jan. 15, 2026: 2:43 a.m., wellbeing check, 600 block of State Street, City of Hart. 10:19 a.m., suspicious situation, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 6:46 p.m., a 49-year-old…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — The southbound lane of US 31 freeway near the Mason-Oceana county line was closed Friday, Jan. 23, at 1:15 p.m. due to a vehicle crash.
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The 41st Math Counts competition was held Thursday, Jan. 22 at West Shore Community College. The event included 197 middle school students from 14 schools. The event is coordinated by…
HART — The Oceana County Courthouse, at 100 S. State St., is closed Friday, Jan. 23, due to a water issue. ___________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage 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 you with free local news. Payment…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College uses CodeRED, an emergency notification system that has recently been updated and rebranded. As a result of this update, all faculty, staff, students and community members must re-enroll to continue receiving emergency alerts from the college. CodeRED allows WSCC to…
Kathryn Ruth “Kay” Novotny, 85, of Hart, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by family and friends at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born June 27, 1940, in Alma, the daughter of Frank and Bethel (Lampka) Stimson. Kay was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She enjoyed many activities throughout her life, such…
Gerald Love Davila, 71, of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home. He was born October 24, 1954, in Muskegon, the son of Willie and Barb Davila. Gerald proudly served our country in the US Army. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as watching western movies. Gerald is survived by: his daughter,…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. HART — The Hart Pirates defeated cross-county rival Shelby Tigers Thursday evening 73-30. “Hart overpowered rival Shelby in all phases of the game,” said Hart Coach Nick Bronsema. Able to build a…
UPDATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 7 P.M. FRIDAY A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for several west Michigan counties — including Oceana and Mason counties — until 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. Additional snow accumulation between 1 and 4 inches is expected with “locally higher amounts possible, especially in…
The following weather-related closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. This list may be updated. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hart High School evening Snowcoming activities and JV and varsity girls basketball game— will be rescheduled at a later date Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District;…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Andrew Alan Cuddeback, 40, of Hesperia, possession of firearms by a prohibited person. Offense date: Jan. 8, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. – Darrell Lee Rader, 30, of Mears, breaking and entering…
I recently received a letter from a concerned reader asking why Oceana County Press only covers the sporting events of Hart Public Schools. I was glad she asked this question and I decided that I would share my explanation to all our readers. First, a little history of our company. Media Group 31, LLC owns and operates Oceana County Press.…
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