Employment: Varsity Softball Coach

June 22, 2026

Mason County Central School District is accepting applications for Varsity Softball Coach. Previous softball playing and/or caoching experience is preferred. For details and to apply go to: www.mccschools.org. Job ID #670 This is a paid posting. Published until July 7, 2026.

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Employment: Welding Faculty

June 19, 2026

West Shore Community College seeks an individual who is passionate about teaching in a successful rural technical education program and has a desire to build strong relationships with students, industry partners, and colleagues. This full-time Welding Faculty position (with potential for continuing appointment and full professor rank) will begin August 2026. This is a 9-month position with summers off. The…

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Steve Bass named Pentwater Citizen of the Year

June 18, 2026

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club recently announced that Steve Bass has been selected as Pentwater’s 2026 Citizen of the Year, the community’s highest civic honor.  Bass was chosen from nine nominees for the award, which is being presented for the 53rd year. “Pentwater has always been blessed with an abundance of people who generously share their time, talents, and…

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Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club juried art fair set for July 11

June 18, 2026

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club will host the 61st Annual Pentwater Juried Art and Craft Fair, Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Pentwater Village Green. This juried art fair features all original work of the artist’s own creation, including painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography, weaving, clothing, sculpture, and other media. Always a highlight of…

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Pentwater Civic Band to begin 79th season on June 25; musicans welcome

June 18, 2026

PENTWATER — A summer tradition dating back nearly eight decades returns to the Pentwater Village Green on Thursday, June 25, when the Pentwater Civic Band opens its 79th season with a free community concert. The weekly concerts will be held every Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. through August on the Village Green. Audience members are encouraged to bring a…

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OCCOA to host wildlife booth June 25

June 18, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging (OCCOA) is hosting the Outdoor Discovery Center’s Wildlife booth Thursday, June 25, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The free community event will promote multigenerational connections and encourage lifelong learning through hands-on exploration of Michigan’s native wildlife. The wildlife booth will offer engaging, educational experiences for participants of all ages. Attendees will have the opportunity…

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Stony Lake Sparkler 5K set for July 5

June 18, 2026

Last year’s race raised $30,000 for the Crystal Valley Care Fund BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Annual Stony Lake Sparkler 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, July 5. Everyone is welcome to turn out and cheer on the runners as they help raise funds for the Crystal Valley Care Fund. The Stony Lake Association has sponsored a…

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Run-a-Muck 5K/10K race set for Sunday

June 18, 2026

MONTAGUE — Celebrate Father’s Day and the longest day of the year by participating in a European style cross-country run/walk race Sunday, June 21, at Scholl Farms, at 5955 Eilers Rd. This year marks the 22nd running of Run-a-Muck. It has been two years since the last race.  Obstacles and challenges on the race course guide you over and through…

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Hart PD news, published June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

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, June 11, 2026: 4 p.m., fraud complaint, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 9:19 p.m., disturbance, 200 block of Jefferson Street, City of Hart. 10:30 p.m., car/deer crash, Oceana Drive…

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Hart, Pentwater departments collaborating to form fire authority

June 17, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart and Pentwater fire departments are collaborating to form the West Mich Fire Authority in an effort to more efficiently handle growing emergency call volumes. The other five departments in Oceana County will be welcome to join the West Mich Fire Authority in the future. “Any of the other departments in the area…

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Oceana County nonprofits receive Great Lakes Energy grants

June 17, 2026

BOYNE CITY — Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund has awarded more than $161,000 in grants to 47 nonprofit organizations across its 26-county service area during the first grant cycle of 2026, including several grants benefiting organizations and projects in Oceana and Mason counties. The electric cooperative’s south region board awarded 13 grants totaling $38,284.35, while the central region board distributed…

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5 people injured in 3 dune crashes over the weekend

June 16, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to three separate injury crashes at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes over the weekend. The first crash occurred Friday, June 12, around 3:30 p.m. A 58-year-old Buffalo Grove, Ill. man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Shelby Hospital for a back injury, according to an OCSO accident report.  As…

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Man accused of assaulting brother-in-law with vehicle

June 16, 2026

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Hart man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on charges of felonious assault, probation violation and driving while license suspended in the 3400 block of North 128th Avenue Sunday, June 14, shortly after 2 p.m. “He is accused of assaulting his brother-in-law, who is a 36-year-old Walkerville man, with his vehicle,” said Oceana County…

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Consumers Energy to perform substation maintenance in Hesperia 

June 16, 2026

HESPERIA – Consumers Energy will perform routine maintenance on the Hesperia substation Thursday, June 18, according to a press release issued by Consumers Energy.  “The routine upgrades will help reduce interruptions and improve reliability for customers in the community.  The overnight work will temporarily affect about 2,335 customers in Hesperia from 11 p.m. Thursday, June 18, for about three hours.”…

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Police looking for hit-and-run driver

June 16, 2026

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the car and driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Maple Island Road near McKinley Road Tuesday, June 9, at 4:30 p.m. The car is a black Chevrolet Cruze with visible side-swipe damage to the driver’s side. If anyone has information, they should contact the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office using…

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Police news, published June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026

The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, June 10, 2026: 12:55 p.m., a 39-year-old Hart woman was cited for driving while license revoked, East Main Street near Griswold Street, City of Hart. Thursday, June 11, 2026: 4:40 a.m., a 54-year-old Montague man was cited for driving while license revoked, Winston Road and US 31, Grant…

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Obituary: Deborah Jayne Hunt, 68, of Hesperia

June 16, 2026

Deborah “Debbie” Jayne Hunt, 68, of Hesperia, passed away after a very short stay at the Poppin Hospice House on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with family and friends at her side. Debbie’s greatest successes in life were measured by relationships. She was always available with a listening ear and instilled in her children that you can achieve anything despite hardships.…

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WSCC trustees commend Ward after annual review

June 15, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Mason County — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees recently completed its annual evaluation of President Scott Ward, praising his leadership and citing a series of accomplishments that have advanced the college’s mission and strengthened its position across the region. Trustees conducted Ward’s annual performance review June 8, meeting with him to discuss the past year,…

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PHOTO GALLERY: The 2026 National Asparagus Festival parade

June 13, 2026

HART — Oceana County residents and visitors celebrated the 2026 National Asparagus Festival during the Joan Glover Royale Parade Saturday, June 13, carrying on a 53-year tradition. OCP photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor   ___________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your…

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Crews respond to call of ‘parachute falling from sky’ into Lake Michigan

June 13, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a 911 call of what appeared to be a “parachute falling from the sky and into Lake Michigan” Friday night, June 12, near the Little Point Sable Lighthouse in the Silver Lake area, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. After an extensive search, nothing was found. “On Friday, June 12, 2026 at…

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Shannon Beishuizen crowned 2026 Asparagus Queen

June 13, 2026

HART — Shannon Beishuizen was crowned the 2026 Asparagus Queen during the National Asparagus Festival’s kickoff party Friday night, June 13, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. Sami Weesies was crowned the Runner Up. Shannon and Sami will ride on the National Asparagus Festival float in the Joan Glover Royale Parade Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m. ___________________ Please Support Local…

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