MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. NORTON SHORES — The Shelby Tigers won first place in Division 3/4 at the Mona Shores Sailor Invitational on Thursday, Dec. 18. Results Division 3/4: 1st Place: Shelby Round 1- 198.7 Round 2- 187.38…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank and its customers recently raised $20,034.61 in its annual Spirit of Giving initiative. Funds raised are donated to local nonprofit charitable organizations to assist families during the holidays. This year’s initiative supported six counties and organizations including: Mason County – $2,452.32 plus 3,100 non-perishable items (valued at $2022) for Hand2Hand, helping eliminate childhood hunger during…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Arts Council recently awarded $7,000 in grants to six Oceana County teachers. The areas of art related subject matter include art, vocal and instrumental music, graphic design, drama and performing arts. The 2025 Teacher Grant Awardees are: Carrie Jeruzal, Pentwater Schools Art Department Kirstie DeVries, Hart High School Media Department Suzanne Vander Zanden, Hart Middle School…
The following are closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP/OCP for Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Other Oceana County Council on Aging and Our Friends House, closed ________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 31-year-old man was sentenced to 19 months to five years in prison for a conviction of third-offense operating while intoxicated in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 15. Shawn Michael Rosencrans pleaded guilty to the charge Nov. 13. Charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and driving while license suspended were dismissed. Judge Susan…
HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Daniel Peter Sampson-Phillips, 33, pleaded guilty Nov. 3 to possession/sale of a taser and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced Dec. 15 to 13 months to four years in prison with credit for 94 days served in jail and $266 in fines and costs. In a…
OCEANA COUNTY — Two residential Christmas light shows featuring thousands of lights synchronized to music will surely ignite your holiday spirit. Both are free to the public. Pentwater Pixels Christmas Light Show is in its third year and underwent a major upgrade this year — expanding from 2,964 lights in 2024 to 10,810 lights in 2025. Two different shows run…
Employment: Police Officer Job Posting: Full-time Police Officer (MCOLES Certified Preference) $10,000 hiring incentive for experienced, currently MCOLES certified officers Opening Date: Dec. 18, 2025 Closing Date: May 18, 2026 The City of Ludington (pop. 7,800) is accepting applications for the position of full time police officer, with preference being given to Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certified…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A six-person jury found a 39-year-old man guilty of a misdemeanor of domestic violence in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Monday, Dec. 15. Kurtis Scott Temple was sentenced to 10 days in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; and $735 in fines and costs, according to court records. “It…
OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. HART — The Hart Pirates defeated the Holton Red Devils 54-17 in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division action Tuesday, Dec. 16. “The girls started out a bit flat but got things going a bit…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Reece Zeller, 24, was hired as Hart Public Schools band director right before the start of the school year. Zeller took over for John Breitenbach, who was hired as band director at Pinewood Middle School in the Kentwood…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor A priest who led Catholic churches in Montague, Rothbury and Claybanks Township was accused of sexual assault and has been sent back to his home diocese in Nigeria. “Father Peter Omogo has resigned as administrator of St. James Parish, Montague, Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Rothbury, and St. John the Baptist Mission, Claybanks, effective…
OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. HART — Hart Varsity dominated Manistee 76-49 in an impressive home victory, improving their perfect record to 6-0. The team showcased balanced scoring and exceptional shooting throughout the contest, with multiple players stepping up…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — A porch pirate or pirates stole Amazon packages that were delivered to a residence in the 7200 block of West Grant Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The theft was reported Monday, Dec. 8, at 9:38 a.m. Two lighted Christmas tree stars valued at $120 were stolen. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive…
HART TOWNSHIP — A breaking and entering was reported to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Dec. 8, at 11:16 a.m. at Northland Castings Corporation, located on West Tyler Road. Blank payroll checks were stolen from a desk drawer in the office. The business owners were also notified by their bank that there was fraudulent activity on their debit card,…
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: Monday, Dec. 8, 2025: 6:14 a.m., a 27-year-old Whitehall man was cited for driving while license suspended, Polk Road near US 31, City of Hart. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025: 8:51 a.m., a…
Employment: HomeBound Special Education Teacher Part-Time, 2 hours per week West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Part-Time HomeBound Special Education Teacher. Minimum of 60 college credit hours required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US…
Employment: Migrant Program Rectruiter, Family Advocate This is a paid posting. Published until Dec. 30, 2025
Oceana and Mason counties, along with several west Michigan counties, are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service from 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. “While snowfall amounts will not be significant — 1 to 3 inches in most areas, the snow when combined with very cold temperatures will result in…
MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington. SHELBY — Hart delivered a dominant 88-43 victory Friday, Dec. 12, over Shelby on the road, improving their record to 5-0 this season. “The team showcased incredible offensive firepower and balanced scoring throughout the…
SHELBY — Shelby State Bank is participating in the Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Program, a statewide initiative designed to make high-quality childcare more affordable for working families to serve employees in Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana counties. In partnership with Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, a designated regional facilitator hub, the bank will now offer eligible employees a groundbreaking benefit…
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