The following are Oceana County trick or treating hours and Halloween events reported to OCP: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025: Trick or Treating at Dunes, Silver Lake Sand Dunes, noon to 1 p.m. Halloween Spooktacular, Pentwater Village Green, begins at noon. Costume contest, treat bags, scavenger hunt, trick or treating with village merchants and a witches dance at 1:30 p.m. Tractors…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Department of Veteran Affairs is hosting a Veterans Day Parade in Hart Saturday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. and a 5K race Saturday morning in Shelby. The parade, which will include local businesses and military groups, will be held rain, shine or snow, said Oceana County Veterans Affairs Officer/Director Jodi…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School girls and boys cross country teams both won the West Michigan Conference Rivers championships Tuesday, Oct. 14. This marks the 10th consecutive year that the girls team has won the conference title, and it is the ninth straight title for…
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. 9, 2025: 11:41 a.m., harassment complaint, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 10:46 p.m., a 54-year-old Ecorse, Mich. man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Griswold and East…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 54-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court to three to 15 years in prison for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — force or coercion Monday, Oct. 13. Arnulfo Rios, Jr., pleaded “no contest” to the charge, May 12, and a second count of third-degree CSC…
SHELBY – Trinity Health Shelby, a critical access hospital serving Oceana County and surrounding rural communities, has received a $20,000 grant to advance maternal and infant health outcomes through specialized education and training, states a Trinity Health press release. The funding was secured through the West Michigan Perinatal Quality Collaborative (WMPQC), one of 10 regional collaboratives in Michigan focused on…
HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’ s 51st Circuit Court: – Felicia Lee Horton, 32, pleaded guilty June 2 to prisoner in possession of contraband and was sentenced Oct. 13 to 14 months to five years in prison and $198 in fines and costs. Horton’s sentence will be served consecutively to any parole violation sanctions…
The Michigan Association of County Clerks has submitted the following resolution to be published as a letter to the editor. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Oceana County Press, its staff or…
The Apple Man, Robert Edwin “Bob” Rider, passed on to a Higher Orchard on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, with all of the love and devotion he inspired in his large and extended family, after a short residency at White Lake Assisted Living in Whitehall. It would be hard to find anyone who would be more admired for his devotion to…
Gary David Green, 68, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths.…
HART — The Hart City Council recently selected three finalists for the city manager position — Hart Interim City Manager Nichole Kleiner, Ferrysburg Planning Commissioner Connor DeYoung and former Purcell, Oklahoma City Manager Samuel Demel. “The discussion was led by Mitch Foster, partner and recruitment lead with Double Haul Solutions (DHS), who outlined the recruitment process and presented each finalist…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank recently took advantage of the Columbus Day federal holiday to bring all employees together for a full day of learning, collaboration, and giving back to the community under the theme “One Team, One Mission: Learn, Connect, Impact.” The day featured a training session titled “Winning Together: The Formula for HighPerforming Teams” led by guest speaker…
Enid “Angie” Ailes, 75, of Walkerville, died on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. We are now featuring our convenient Email Service, which includes a daily recap of the day’s…
Gary W. Rocks, 69, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. We are now featuring our convenient Email Service, which includes a daily recap of the day’s…
Employment: Utilities Maintenance Technician I West Shore Community College seeks an outstanding individual to assist in the Facilities Maintenance area wherever required, including performing general repairs in maintaining building components and mechanical systems, custodial duties, mail pickup and delivery, assisting in loading and unloading and delivery of packages. The Utility Maintenance Technician I reports directly to the Director of Facilities and Recreational Services and shall maintain a positive customer service orientation. Must have a High School Diploma or GED.…
SHELBY — The Shelby Optimist Club elected officers for the 2025-2026 term during the group’s Oct. 1 meeting. The new officers are Deana Fox, president; Ross Field, vice president; Greg Siebert, treasurer; and Travis McLouth, secretary. The Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term includes the newly-elected officers as well as Jeremy Gowell, Chad Warner, Carmen Beemer; Noble Graham-Lattin and…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for a ninth driving while license suspended offense on East Garfield Road Thursday, Oct. 9, around 10 p.m., according to Lt. Scott Bosley. The man was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…
OTTO TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a black 2002 Triumph motorcycle valued at $5,000. The motorcycle was parked outside with the keys in it on East Skeels Road, said Lt. Scott Bosley. The theft was reported Tuesday, Oct. 7, after the vehicle had been stolen overnight. If anyone has any information, they should…
OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 10-year-old girl was injured after the quad she was operating on private property hit a tree Saturday afternoon, Oct. 11, according to Lt. Scott Bosley of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The girl suffered a knee laceration and was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Quincy, Illinois man was transported to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital following a Side-by-Side ORV rollover crash at the Silverback Offroad Speedway on West Deer Road Saturday, Oct. 11, shortly before 7 p.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Hart post. The man had “zero feeling in his lower extremities” following the…
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: Monday, Oct. 6, 2025: 7:11 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 41-year-old Hesperia man was cited for driving while license suspended and operating without insurance, East Garfield Road, Greenwood Township. 10:44 p.m., (OCSO), a…
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