MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, OCP Sports Writer SHELBY – The Tigers hosted Holland Black River on Thursday, falling 2-0 to the River Rats. Despite the loss, Shelby showed improvement in the second half, according to coach…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HART — Hart’s varsity girls soccer team took care of business Thursday, defeating Manistee 8-1 in a West Michigan Conference matchup. The Pirates improved to 4-0 in conference play and 7-2-1 overall. Hart came out…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Not only did Hart High School senior Shelbie Choponis break the 41-year-old discus record set by 1985 HHS grad Shelley Kelley-Hartley, she had the opportunity to meet the previous record holder this week. Kelley-Hartley’s previous record was 120…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart Public Schools is asking voters to approve a non-homestead millage proposal Tuesday, May 5. The millage will fund costs for the district’s operations, including teacher and staff salaries, said Hart Public Schools Superintendent Mark Platt. “It’s simply a millage that the state requires us to pass, and if we don’t pass it,…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SHELBY — Shelby dominated possession from the start and never let up Wednesday, defeating Orchard View 7-0 in a boys varsity soccer match. Playing in cold, rainy conditions, the Tigers controlled the pace throughout, generating…
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Story by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The portion of M 20 that has been closed to traffic since March 9 when construction of a $2.6 million tunnel project began is expected to be reopened before Memorial Day, said Oceana County Road Commission Managing Director Mark Timmer. The approximate 76-foot-long tunnel underneath M…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Felony charges against a repeat domestic violence offender were dismissed in Oceana County’s 79th District Court this week due to the victim in the case testifying that she was not assaulted. John Paul Redmond, 37, of Pentwater, faced multiple charges stemming from an alleged domestic assault that resulted in the stabbing death of…
CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Jackson Road between 126th and 136th avenues is closed for road work beginning Wednesday, April 29, until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. _________________________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MESICK — The Pentwater Falcons continued their strong spring with 11 place finishes and 17 personal records at the West Michigan D League Conference Jamboree No. 2 on Wednesday. Pentwater’s throwers again set the tone.…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HOLTON — Hart’s girls and boys track and field teams turned in commanding performances Tuesday at the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division meet, each remaining unbeaten in conference competition. The Hart girls defeated Shelby 91-32…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SHELBY — Shelby rode dominant pitching and timely hitting to a doubleheader sweep of Holton on Tuesday, winning 11-1 and 7-3. In the opener, Dayday Garcia set the tone on the mound, allowing just two…
Gary Chester Dodge, 76, of Hesperia, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at his home. He was born August 6, 1949, in Hart, the son of Paul and Helen (Thomas) Dodge. Gary was a strong-willed and loving father, and absolutely adored his grandchildren. He enjoyed hot rods and he loved wrenching on his ’66 Chevy K10. He was also a…
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By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — A 27-year-old Pentwater man faces one felony count of assault with intent to murder and two felony counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder for allegedly stabbing his parents at their Fifth Street home Friday afternoon, April 24. Clayton Lane Devries is lodged in the Oceana County…
The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, April 20, 2026: 5:21 a.m., a 35-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for driving while license revoked, South Street, Village of Hesperia. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Charges of methamphetamine possession are pending lab analysis of the substance against him and a 39-year-old Muskegon man. 2:43…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SHELBY — The Shelby Tigers used dominant pitching and timely hitting to sweep White Cloud in a doubleheader Monday, winning 5-4 and 6-0 at home. In the opener, Shelby rallied with a four-run fourth inning…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. RAVENNA — Hart used a pair of late first-half goals and two more early in the second to defeat Ravenna 4-0 in girls soccer action. Junior Natalie Rosema scored twice before halftime to give the…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SHELBY — Shelby and Fremont battled to a scoreless draw Monday in a girls soccer matchup defined by defense and heavy winds. Gusts blowing endline to endline disrupted play throughout, contributing to a back-and-forth contest…
Employment: Upper Elementary Special Education Teacher Mason County Central School District is seeking a qualified candidate for an Upper Elementary Special Education Teacher position for the 2026–2027 academic year. Apply online: www.mccschools.orgApplication deadline: May 12, 2026Job ID: 652 This is a paid posting. Published until May 12, 2026
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