Varsity Girls Basketball: Fremont defeats Shelby

February 18, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. FREMONT — The Fremont Packers defeated the Shelby Tigers Tuesday 58-55. Shelby scorers: Michelle Peterson, 15 Annabelle Stark, 15 Jayna Burmeister, 12 Ava Lamberg, 7 Jordan Wolting, 3 Peyton Rapies, 2 Kylie…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Shelby defeats Pentwater

February 18, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. SHELBY — The Shelby Tigers defeated Pentwater in a cross-county match Tuesday, 77-53. “After a slow start our intensity and teamwork kicked in,” said Shelby Coach Rick Zoulek. “Pentwater matched our effort but…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: WMC tops Hart

February 17, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. FRUITPORT — Western Michigan Christian defeated Hart Tuesday night, 62-56. Hart scorers: Rilynn Porter, 14 Reese Smith, 14 Macy Riley, 12 Aurora Virtanen, 6 Leah Walker, 6 Ava Johnson, 2 Natalie Rosema,…

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Sheriff’s office thwarts $120,000 fraud scheme impacting Shelby Public Schools

February 17, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Thanks to good police work by School Resource Officer Tim Simon and detectives Donnie Hansen and Mark Hiddema of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, the Shelby public school district avoided being defrauded in a $120,000 money laundering scheme. The scheme, which involved ordering electronics from Amazon and having them delivered to different locations…

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Scammer tries to defraud woman searching for missing cat 

February 17, 2026

HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated an attempted fraud Friday, Feb. 13, on Michigan Avenue involving a missing cat. “Someone was wanting money in reference to a missing feline,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.  “The pet owner posted information online after her cat went missing, so people could contact her in case her cat was found. “She…

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Several tools stolen in golf course break-in

February 17, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Several tools, valued at over $2,300, were stolen during a break-in to the maintenance shop at the Oceana Golf Club on Weaver Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The intruder or intruders gained access to the building by removing the hasp to a padlock. The break-in was reported Feb. 10, said Sheriff Mast. Items taken include…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Ravenna defeats Shelby

February 17, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. SHELBY — The Ravenna Bulldogs got a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division win from the Shelby Tigers Monday. The final score was 76-42. “Ravenna came out on fire on offense and scored…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Shelby defeats Ravenna

February 16, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. SHELBY — The Shelby Tigers defeated the Ravenna Bulldogs Monday, 53-26, in a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division game. Shelby is 17-1 overall and 11-0 in the conference. Shelby scorers; Kylie Brown,…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Hart falls to Spring Lake

February 16, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. SPRING LAKE — The Hart Pirates fell to the Spring Lake Lakers Monday in a non-conference game, 50-38. Hart scorers: Rilynn Porter, 9 Reese Smith, 9 Ava Johnson, 6 Natalie Rosema, 6…

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MSP urges citizens to keep car doors locked

February 16, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — The Michigan State Police, Hart post, is encouraging citizens to keep their car doors locked due to a recent string of thefts from vehicles. “There has been a recent uptick of break-ins and larcenies from automobiles within our post area,” said MSP Sgt. Michael Cuevas. “MSP is encouraging everyone to lock your doors and take anything of…

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Cherry pie contest, auction set for Feb. 21 in New Era

February 16, 2026

NEW ERA — Community members are invited to enjoy a day of homemade pies and charitable support for local animals during the Southern Oceana County Cherry Pie Contest and Auction Saturday, Feb. 21.  This year’s event will take place at The Avenue, located at 4747 First St. The once long‑standing community tradition returns this year, and is raising essential funds…

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MSP report, published Feb. 16, 2026

February 16, 2026

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 Michigan State Police, Hart post: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026: 12:23 a.m., a 21-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a warrant, M 20 and Oceana Drive, Shelby Township. He was lodged in the Oceana…

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Obituary: Hope Judith McClernan, 77, of Hart, formerly of Hesperia

February 16, 2026

Hope Judith McClernan, 77, of Hart, formerly of Hesperia, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was born Fe b. 27, 1948, in Fremont, the daughter of Lyle and Joan (Gleason) Snyder. Hope was employed with Gerber Products Company for over 15 years, working in the lab. Following retirement, she moved to Tombstone, Ariz., to care for her father. She…

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February 15, 2026

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Hesperia village’s boil water alert prompts school closing Monday

February 15, 2026

UPDATE: The village’s boil water alert was lifted Saturday, Feb. 21. HESPERIA — The Village of Hesperia’s  boil water alert due to a failed monthly water test issued Friday evening, Feb. 13, prompted Hesperia Community Schools to close Monday, Feb. 16. Hesperia Superintendent Bryan Mey issued a statement Sunday evening announcing the school closure: “This decision was not made lightly.…

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Co-op Hockey: Lakeshore Badgers defeat Livonia

February 15, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Mason County — The Lakeshore Badgers played their last home game of the season Saturday with a victory, defeating the Livonia Red Stallions 4-0. The Badgers started strong with several…

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Hesperia issues boil water alert

February 14, 2026

UPDATE: The boil water alert was lifted Saturday, Feb, 21. HESPERIA — The Village of Hesperia issued a boil water alert Friday night, Feb. 13, that is in effect until further notice. The alert was issued “due to a failed monthly water test,” states a press release from the village. “We are hoping that this should be resolved soon and…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Shelby tops Hesperia in conference play

February 14, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. HESPERIA — The Shelby Tigers defeated Hesperia 78-38 in a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division game Friday. “We came out with great energy tonight,” said Shelby Coach Rick Zoulek. “It was a good…

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Hart PD news, published Feb. 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

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: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026: 10:37 a.m., harassment complaint, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 2:04 p.m., disturbance, 100 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 2:53 p.m., animal complaint, Polk…

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Employment Opportunity: Varsity Boys Soccer Coach

February 13, 2026

Employment Opportunity: Varsity Boys Soccer Coach This is a paid posting. Published until Feb. 27, 2026

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Hart defeats North Muskegon in conference game

February 12, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. HART — The Hart Pirates defeated the North Muskegon Norsemen Thursday, 55-39, in a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division game. Hart scorers: Rilynn Porter, 21 Evalyn Flores, 8 Aurora Virtanen, 6 Leah…

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