GRANT TOWNSHIP — Two Oceana County residents were killed Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27, in a nearly head-on crash on South Oceana Drive, south of West Webster Road. The victims have been identified as Austin Martinez, 21, of New Era, and Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Martinez, a graduate of Hart High School, was…
Police found pipe bombs, Molotov cocktails, toxic chemicals, firearms and writings detailing plans. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — The 27-year-old Montague man charged with four felonies in connection to allegedly running from Michigan State Police troopers at the Rothbury Wesco convenience store, Oct. 20, now faces charges in Muskegon County of threat of terrorism and possession of an…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were on scene of a serious traffic crash on Oceana Drive, which was blocked from Webster to Roosevelt roads, Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27. First responders were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash at 2:20 p.m. More information will be provided when it is available. _________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office recently added a tool to its law enforcement gear that elevates its success in emergency response and investigations. The department has added a rotary-wing drone and a fixed-wing drone to its tool kit. The rotary drone operates like a helicopter, and the fixed-wing drone functions like a plane,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — A 27-year-old Montague man is charged with four felonies in connection to allegedly running from Michigan State Police troopers at the Rothbury Wesco convenience store Tuesday night, Oct. 20, and crashing into a glass door. Stewart Lee Simon was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Thursday, Oct. 22, on charges of assault…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Hart Post of the Michigan State Police: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026: 11:19 a.m., a 19-year-old Comstock Park man was cited for operating without insurance, US 31 and Tyler Road, Hart Township. Thursday, Oct. 15,…
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: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026: 12:08 a.m., a 35-year-old Stanwood woman was arrested on a warrant and a charge of second-offense driving while license suspended, South Street near Bonn Street, Village of Hesperia. She was…
SHELBY — The Shelby High School Marching Band recently earned a 1 rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) Marching Festival at Big Rapids High School. “At this event they performed their show, ‘Give Us Space!’ for a panel of adjudicators where they received an overall Division 1 rating,” said Shelby Band Director Erin Ray-Peterson. “This event…
The following birth has been reported: Isaiah Hernandez Rocha, the son of Regina and Victor Hernandez of Hart, was born on Friday, October 23, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by subscriptions. Today, while Mason County…
HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Brittany Elizabeth Crawford, year of birth 1993*, possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams and possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams. Offense date: Aug. 24, 2026. Bail $10,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: Nov. 3 at 1 p.m.…
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a dense fog advisory for Oceana, Mason, Clare and Osceola counties until 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Visibility will be ¼ mile or less in dense fog, making driving conditions hazardous. Slow down, use your low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. ______________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LUDINGTON — A partnership among several west Michigan organizations is seeking community support to fund 24 classroom libraries for second-grade students in Mason, Lake and Oceana counties. The Adopt-a-Library program has raised $35,500 toward its $72,000 fundraising goal.…
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, Oct. 15, 2026: 6:02 p.m., parking complaint, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 16, 2026: 8:35 a.m., motorist assist, 100 block of Riverside Drive, City of Hart. 12:30…
HART – City of Hart voters will consider a proposed 2-mill public safety millage during the Nov. 3 general election. The proposal would authorize an additional property tax levy for four years, beginning in 2027 and continuing through 2030. “The city has not requested a millage increase since 2002,” states a press release from the City of Hart. “Over the…
HART — A 33-year-old Norton Shores man who was apparently angry for not receiving a gas card from the Department of Health and Human Services staff allegedly slammed the government office’s front entrance door so hard Friday, Oct. 16, that it caused $500 in damages. The incident occurred after staff told the man that they could not release his girlfriend’s…
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: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026: 1:10 p.m., fraud, City of Hart. A person was defrauded $1,500 through a cash app after receiving a phone call demanding bail money from a scammer claiming to…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 24-year-old Walkerville woman faces a felony charge of operating under the influence or while impaired causing death and a misdemeanor of moving violation causing death following a two-vehicle crash on South 192nd Avenue near East White Road the afternoon of July 10. Hannah Lynn Fessenden crossed the centerline, causing a head-on crash…
Dennis Mitchell Best, 57, of Hart, died on Friday, October 16, 2026, at home. He was born February 4, 1969, in Shelby, the son of Charles and Betty (Achterhoff) Best. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel.. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2026 deaths.…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A former Shelby High School teacher and varsity boys soccer coach was sentenced to two and a half to 15 years in prison for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, Oct. 13. Jairo Humberto Coronado, 42, pleaded no contest to the charge, Aug. 4. “The victim…
The following are Halloween events reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026: 8-10 p.m., Mason County Eastern Class of 2027 presents the Forsaken Forest Haunted Trail, “Fear Awaits One Night Only,” MCE school pavilion, $5 admission, recommended for ages 8 and up. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cherry Point Farm…
HART — Early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm election begins Saturday, Oct. 24, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Hart Community Center, 407 S. State St. Early voting previously took place at the Oceana County Courthouse, but the venue has been changed to the Hart Community Center. The following are early voting hours: Saturday, Oct. 24: 8…
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