The Scoreboard, sports scores from Oct. 24, 2025

October 24, 2025

The following are area school sports results sent to MCP/OCP from Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 This post may be updated. Varsity Football  Orchard View 35, Shelby 34 Central Montcalm 60, Hart 24 St. Louis 44, Hesperia 28 Varsity Volleyball  Hart bests Central Montcalm Submitted by Coach Shawn Bectel The Lady Pirates beat Central Montcalm 3-0. “The girls had an amazing…

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Mom faces charges for Muskegon County crash that killed 6-year-old daughter

October 24, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor MUSKEGON — A 36-year-old mother has been charged with operating while intoxicated causing death and reckless driving causing death in connection to the tragic death of her 6-year-old daughter. The child died in a three-vehicle crash on Holton Road near East Michillinda Road in Dalton Township Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 21, according to the Muskegon County…

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Shelby to receive $493,000 in state grants for street repairs

October 24, 2025

SHELBY — The Village of Shelby is one of 39 villages and cities across the state with populations less than 10,000 that will receive road funding grants awarded through the Community Service Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) Category B program, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced.  The $246,500 in funding is aimed at repairs to South Michigan Avenue, Bennett Street and Grant Street, according…

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Teachers receive classroom library grants

October 23, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Two area second grade teachers recently each received $2,200 Classroom Literacy Grants from TalentFirst. The grants have allowed the teachers to purchase books for a classroom library and also for the purchase of shelves. The grants were…

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Hart City Hall to be closed Monday, Tuesday for construction

October 23, 2025

HART — Hart City Hall will be temporarily closed Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 27 and 28, for construction.  The closure is due to removal of asbestos tile flooring that was discovered after carpet removal from a recent flood, said Interim Hart City Manager Nichole Kleiner. “We’ve got a flat roof here at city hall,” said Kleiner previously. “One of the…

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Pentwater area cemeteries to participate in Wreaths Across America

October 23, 2025

PENTWATER — National nonprofit Wreaths Across America announced that Pentwater Township Cemetery will once again participate and North Weare Township Cemetery will join for the first time as official locations for the 2025 Wreaths Across America program. This marks the second year of participation for Pentwater Township Cemetery and the first year for North Weare Township Cemetery as part of…

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Obituary: Gary David Green, 68, of Pentwater

October 23, 2025

Gary David Green, 68 of Pentwater, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Born April 4, 1957, in Ludington, Gary was the son of the late Earl and Lorna (Sawyer) Green. He graduated from Ludington Senior High School with the class of 1975 and went on to receive his associate degree from West Shore Community College. He married Cheryl Lyn…

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Recent death: Brenda J. Krause, 61, of Hart

October 23, 2025

  Brenda J. Krause, 61, of Hart, died on Tuesday October 21, 2025. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019…

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Smith & Eddy Insurance donates new scorers’ table to Hart High School

October 22, 2025

HART — Smith & Eddy Insurance, in collaboration with Auto-Owners Insurance, has partnered with Hart High School, providing the addition of a new scorers’ table to be used for all events at the high school gym. “When we heard that the school was looking to replace the old and outdated existing table, we reached out to see if we could…

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Hart PD news, published Oct. 22, 2025

October 22, 2025

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. 16, 2025: 2:59 p.m., suspicious situation, 100 block of Apple Street, City of Hart. 3:08 p.m., wellbeing check, 800 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 17, 2025: 10:26…

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6-year-old child dies in Muskegon County crash

October 22, 2025

DALTON TOWNSHIP, Muskegon County — A 6-year-old child died in a three-vehicle crash on Holton Road near East Michillinda Road Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 21, according to Sgt. Brent Bomers of the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office. The child was ejected from the vehicle, and authorities believe alcohol was a factor in the crash. “It was determined that a vehicle was traveling…

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The Scoreboard: Oct. 22, 2025

October 22, 2025

Introducing The Scoreboard, a daily posting of local sports scores and highlights. In order to make this service sustainable, we are seeking sponsorships from individuals and businesses. You may also receive sports scores through our Daily Briefing email at a cost of $120 per year or $10 per month. If you are interested in helping us grow this service, please…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Oct. 22, 2025

October 22, 2025

HART — the following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Gabriella Jovita Pena, 29, of Hart, methamphetamine possession. Preliminary exam: Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. – Brian Gager, 57, of Hesperia, methamphetamine possession. Preliminary exam: Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. – Gregory Patrick Lighton, 34, of Rothbury, possession of a narcotic/cocaine less than 25 grams.…

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Recent death: Winter Grace Vandenheuvel, infant, of Hart

October 22, 2025

  Winter Grace Vandenheuvel, the infant daughter of Jared Vandenheuvel and Montana Scott of Hart, died on Sunday, October 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at noon 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…

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Preliminary exam in murder case scheduled

October 21, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A preliminary exam for a 46-year-old Ferry Township woman accused of murdering her husband last August is scheduled for Dec. 2 in Oceana County’s 79th District Court. Shale Nicole Campos faces charges of open murder and felony firearm for the shooting death of her 46-year-old husband, Jason Campos. “Campos has been charged with…

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Silver Lake apple/barbecue festival draws 30,000

October 21, 2025

Festival attendees spent a total of $7.3 million, according to visitors bureau  GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival last month drew 30,000 people who spent a total of $7.3 million, according to data collected by the Silver Lake Sand Dunes — Hart Visitors Bureau “The annual Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival,…

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Hart man dead after fiery semi truck, SUV crash in Lake County

October 20, 2025

EDEN TOWNSHIP, Lake County — A 73-year-old Hart man died after a semi truck and an SUV collided at the intersection of West 10 Mile Road and North M 37 Friday afternoon, Oct. 17, according to Lake County Sheriff Rich Martin. Gerald Leonard “Buzz” Schmitz Jr., was driving the semi, which caught fire after the crash. “On Oct. 17, 2025…

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Man wounded from bullet fragment ricocheting off target

October 20, 2025

OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Ferndale, Mich. man was transported to Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont and then transferred to Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a bullet fragment ricocheted off a steel target and hit his hip while he was target practicing on federal forest property Saturday, Oct. 18, around 9:30 a.m., said Sgt. Mike Fillips…

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MCP, OCP to begin covering local sports

October 20, 2025

Beginning this November, Mason County Press and Oceana County Press will begin publishing local sports scores, which will be posted daily on both sites. It is our intention to not only provide scores for high school teams but also middle school, youth recreation and adult recreation. We will only accept scores from coaches or team representatives who have made arrangements…

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Weekend police news, published Oct. 20, 2025

October 20, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025: 7:48 p.m., a 34-year-old Brighton man, formerly of Shelby, was arrested on an outstanding warrant, Bevier Street, Village of Shelby. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail.…

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Obituary: Gerald Leonard ‘Buzz’ Schmitz Jr., 73, of Hart

October 20, 2025

Gerald Leonard “Buzz” Schmitz Jr., 73, of Hart, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, due to a motor vehicle accident. He was born October 8, 1952, in Monroe, the son of Gerald Sr. and Jean (Dodson) Schmitz. In 1995, Gerald married Helen (Mannor) Schmitz, and over the last 30 years have been blessed with 11 children, 27 grandchildren, and 11…

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