GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Warren, Mich. man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital following a crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Saturday, April 18, around 4:45 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The man was riding a 2026 Polaris RZR with a passenger, who is a 42-year-old Warren, Mich. woman.…
Suspect is wanted on several warrants including prostitution GRANT TOWNSHIP — A police chase that began near Winston Road on US 31 in Oceana County ended near Apple Avenue in Muskegon County Monday, April 13, around 3:15 p.m. due to safety reasons, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The fleeing driver reached speeds in excess of 120 mph. The suspect…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Wednesday, April 15, 2026: 3:16 p.m., a 44-year-old Hart man was arrested for domestic violence, 3700 block of West VanBuren Road, Weare Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 6:29 p.m., a…
Employment: Parish Business Manager St. Simon Parish in Ludington and St. Mary Parish in Custer are seeking a full-time business manager to oversee financial, administrative and operational functions in collaboration with the pastor and parish staff. The position is 40 hours per week and includes responsibility for managing parish finances, overseeing office operations, maintaining accurate records and systems, coordinating communications,…
Employment: Parish secretary St. Mary Catholic Parish in Custer is seeking a friendly and organized part-time parish secretary. Responsibilities include supporting general office operations and parish activities. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), prior office experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while working collaboratively with staff and volunteers. Benefits…
Employment: Middle School ELA Teacher Mason County Central School District is seeking a Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Applicants can view position details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Reference Job ID #653. Application deadline is April 30, 2026, at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until April 30, 2026.
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Story by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — Water levels on the Hesperia Dam are going down following several days of heavy rains that swelled the White River, threatening a breach. “The dam is doing really good,” said Hesperia Village President Mike Farber Sunday, April 19. “It’s coming down up above the dam. It’s coming…
Story by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HESPERIA — The Hesperia Dam survived another round of heavy rain Friday night, April 17, but if logs plug it up, it could breach. “The river is coming up, and it just started going over the spillway again,” said Hesperia Village President Mike Farber Saturday morning, April 18. “Our…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HART — The Hart Pirates returned to action Friday night with a 5-0 win over the Lakeview Wildcats in their first game of the week after weather cancellations. Hart controlled play early, using an aggressive…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HESPERIA — The Pentwater Falcons made the most of a short roster at the Hesperia Invitational, as nine athletes combined for 11 place finishes, five medals and six personal records. Sophomore Chase McGuire-Vangills led the…
Roger Clinton Bailey, 90, of Pentwater, died on Friday, April 17, 2026. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. 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 deaths __________ Please Support Local…
Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Based on reports by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Construction of a $2.6 million pedestrian tunnel that will cross M 20 to Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo passed its sixth week. The project began March 9. M 20/Stony Lake Road is closed to traffic between 68th and 72nd avenues in the vicinity of the…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, OCP Sports Writer HESPERIA — Only nine Falcons traveled to the Hesperia Invitational on Thursday, but Pentwater still came away with 11 places, five medals and six personal bests. Pentwater’s top performers,…
OCEANA COUNTY — Four county roads were closed Thursday, April 16, until further notice due to washouts or erosion from the recent heavy rains, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. “We have had a lot of damage county-wide and flooding county-wide, but we have been fortunate to not have to cut off any main roads,” said OCRC Managing Director…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The Michigan Education Association’s 13-B Coordinating Council honored students, educators and community members Wednesday, April 15, during the inaugural 2026 OPIE Awards Banquet at West Shore Community College. The event marked the 30th year of recognizing area students and the second year the council has honored local association members and community supporters for scholarship, leadership,…
LANSING — The Oceana County Road Commission was honored with two statewide IMPRESS awards at the 2026 County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan Highway Conference in late March. IMPRESS awards recognize county road agencies that demonstrate innovation on noteworthy projects in the categories of communications, operations and collaboration, according to a press release from the CRA. This year, Oceana County…
Story by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HESPERIA — The Hesperia Dam was seriously threatened by high waters of the raging White River in what Village Manager Mike Farber calls a “200-year flood,” but fortunately the structure survived what was likely the most critical night of heavy rainfall Wednesday night, April 16. “I’d say the dam…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, OCP Sports Writer SHELBY — The Tigers hosted the Oakridge Vikings on Thursday for their first home game of the season. After what coach Joe Gorton described as a “sloppy” performance in…
Robert “Bob” aka “Bubba” Tubbs, 72, of Hart, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters on Sunday, April 12, 2026 in Grand Rapids. He was born in Hart on Jan. 29, 1954 to Gary and Beverly Tubbs (Anderson). He came into this world the same time Gary made the winning shot on Hart’s basketball team against North Muskegon.…
Alan Roy Moulds, 64, of Mears, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, after battling cancer. Born on Nov. 18, 1961, in Lake City, Iowa, Alan lived a life filled with love, dedication, and adventure. Alan was a devoted husband and best friend to his wife of 40 years, Sharon. Together they built a life centered on family and…
HESPERIA — Residents who live near the Hesperia Dam on the White River should prepare to evacuate due to potentially life-threatening flooding Wednesday, April 15, according to the Village of Hesperia. “Oceana County Emergency Management is sending out the following message: prepare to evacuate areas below the Hesperia Dam on the White River. Water levels continue to rise. Life threatening…
.png)
