By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Democrat Benjamin Ambrose and Republican U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar will face each other in the Nov. 3 general election for Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District. The district includes all of Barry, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Oceana and Osceola counties, along with portions of Eaton, Kent, Midland, Muskegon, Ottawa and…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School will celebrate Homecoming next week. The Pirates’ Homecoming events will kick off Sunday, Sept. 20, with the annual Powderpuff games. This year’s theme is Rio, and spirit week days are as follows: Monday, Sept. 21: Rio after Dark — Pajama Day…
PENTWATER — A man’s body was recovered that was found inside a car submerged in Pentwater Lake Wednesday morning, Sept. 16. The man had been reported missing in Grand Haven, said Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. Foul play is not suspected, said the chief. The vehicle was discovered by kayakers at the Municipal Boat Launch just before 9 a.m. Upon…
HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Randi Alexis Shiley, 22, delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy and delivery manufacture of a schedule 1-3 drug. Offense date: June 25, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Preliminary exam: Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. Jeremy Frank King, 45, larceny by conversion $1,000-$20,000. Offense date: Aug.…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post following a “burglary in progress” call to the 4000 block of 64th Avenue Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 3:23 p.m., according to D/Sgt. Michael Cuevas. Jeffrey Allen Boyette was arrested on a felony charge of breaking and entering a building with intent, according…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police, which covers a four-county area also including Mason, Newaygo and Lake counties: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026: 12:30 p.m., a 22-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for domestic…
The following birth has been reported: Walker Jones Vandenheuvel, the son of Montana Scott and Jared Vandenheuvel of Hart, was born on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Romina Dove Brody, the daughter of Miranda and Jacob Brody of Ludington, was born on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police from the Hart post continue to investigate a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 27-year-old Pentwater man, Sept. 2. Bradley Alan Kaminski was the sole occupant in a vehicle that hit a tree in the 4000 block of Washington Road, said MSP D/Sgt Michael Cuevas. The crash occurred some time between 10:20…
OCEANA COUNTY – As the new school year begins, the Oceana Community Foundation has announced that applications are open for its annual Teacher Mini-Grants Program through Sept. 30. Funded through the foundation’s Youth Advisory Council and community partners, the grants provide up to $250 to help public and private school teachers and counselors throughout Oceana County bring creative ideas to…
OCEANA COUNTY — ITC will conduct aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment in Michigan through mid-November. The helicopter patrols provide an overall status of vegetation management and maintenance needs of the overhead transmission system. Separate patrols will take place for vegetation and maintenance monitoring. The aerial inspections will cover nearly all of the Lower Peninsula. In Oceana…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: David Martin Greiner, 37, pleaded guilty July 6 to a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Sept. 14 to seven months in jail with credit for three days served; 18 months probation; and $686 in fines and costs. One misdemeanor count of driving while…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP, Mason County — West Shore Educational Service District officials, staff and family members gathered Tuesday, Sept. 8, to dedicate a tree in memory of longtime board member and president Vince Greiner. Greiner, a Hart farmer,…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its first-ever Church Safety Conference Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon at Grace Adventures in Silver Lake. “We are excited to offer this conference locally because we believe there is a genuine need for this type of information in our community,” said Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. “Our…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old Rochester Hills man operating a 2024 Polaris RZR at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes was injured during a crash Thursday, Sept. 10, shortly after 7 p.m. “The vehicle went over the hill too fast, causing it to roll over on the back side of the hill,” states an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office traffic crash report.…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – Trauma leaders at Trinity Health Shelby and Trinity Health Muskegon have joined a multi-agency effort to improve response times for injured patients at Silver Lake Sand Dunes. “The effort has already been proven to dramatically reduce emergency response and patient transport times for dune-related injuries,” states a press release from Trinity Health. The Dune Extrication Plan was…
HART — The Michigan Dunes Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host a chapter meeting Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. at the Oceana County Department of Veterans Affairs, located at 844 Griswold St. The meeting will also be available via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83059398688?pwd=2ba4FVDc71vtW4k8Tkx9VpfSqGtbpj.1. The password is 907348. The Michigan Dunes Chapter serves Oceana and…
Susan “Sue” Marie Thompson (Gould), a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 78 years old. Born in Muskegon, MI to the late Maynard Francis Gould and Marguerite Elizabeth Gould (Rattin), Sue grew up with a foundation…
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: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026: 10:44 a.m., a methamphetamine possession charge against a 42-year-old Hart woman is pending lab analysis of the substance, 64th Avenue, Golden Township. 9:29 p.m., a 66-year-old Hesperia man…
Patricia Ann “Patty” Ferwerda, 69, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Ludington Woods. Born January 8, 1957, in Grand Haven, to Joseph and Edith Ferwerda, Patty lived a life grounded in family, hard work, helping others and, above all, an unwavering faith in the Lord. Patty spent her early childhood in Nunica, before moving with her family to…
Sharon Lee “Mamaw” Neilly, 88, of Hart, passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born Nov. 9, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Irving Hall and Lillian (Scott) Beck. Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed arts and crafts, and solving jigsaw puzzles. Most of all she loved…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A vehicle fire temporarily closed one lane of traffic on northbound US 31 Friday evening. Emergency crews were dispatched at 8:02 p.m. and the lane was closed for about an hour. There were no injuries. The responding fire unit was Grant Township Fire Department. __________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by…
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