Varsity Boys Basketball: Shelby ends regular season with win against Holton

February 20, 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. HOLTON — Shelby won its season finale Thursday, defeating the Holton Red Devils 75-44. The game was also the final West Michigan Conference Rivers Division game this season for both teams. “It…

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High School Co-op Hockey: Badgers fall in second round of regionals

February 20, 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. CADILLAC — The Lakeshore Badgers were defeated 4-1 by the Bay Reps Thursday during the second round of Michigan High School Athletic Association regionals at the Wexford Civic Center. The Badgers came…

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Obituary: Harley Allen Cargill, 89, of Hart

February 20, 2026

Our beloved father, Harley Allen Cargill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, surrounded by his children. He was born Sept. 5, 1936.  Harley was a proud U.S. Army veteran who carried his sense of duty and commitment throughout his life. He dedicated more than 20 years of service to Amway Corporation, where his strong work ethic and integrity…

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Employment Opportunity: Accounts Payable Administrative Assistant

February 20, 2026

Employment Opportunity: Accounts Payable Administrative Assistant The County of Oceana is accepting applications for an Accounts Payable – Administrative Assistant.  Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website at www.oceana.mi.us Interested parties shall submit an application and/or resume with references to the following address: Oceana County Administrator’s Office Attn:  Jessica…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 19, 2026

February 19, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Dean Allan Robinson, 56, of Grant, unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle/car theft. Offense date: Jan. 7, 2026. Agency: Michigan State Police (MSP). Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: March 10 at 1 p.m. – Romero Rodriguez-Maldonado, 52, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: April 7, 2025.…

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West Shore Wolves 8U heading to state following wins at qualifier

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. TRAVERSE CITY — The West Shore Wolves 8U team delivered an outstanding performance at the Traverse City Classic 8U Jamboree at Centre Ice Arena, finishing the weekend undefeated with an 8–0 record and…

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Co-op Hockey: Badgers pass first round of regionals

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. CADILLAC — The Lakeshore Badgers won their first round of regionals Tuesday defeating the Cheboygan Chiefs 5-4. The game was tightly contested with three lead changes in the contest.  The Chiefs jumped…

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Asparagus queen applications now open

February 18, 2026

HART — Applications to be the next asparagus queen are now open, and applications are due by midnight April 1. Click here for application and eligibility requirements. The 2026 National Asparagus Festival is set for June 12-14. Previous queens throughout the history of the National Asparagus Festival: Asparagus Queen 2025 — Shelby Purdy  Asparagus Queen 2023 — Emma Woller Asparagus…

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Police news, published Feb. 18, 2026

February 18, 2026

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: Monday, Feb. 9, 2026: 8:28 p.m., larceny of two firearms, which were recovered, 6500 block of Rossell Lake Road, Colfax Township. The report was turned over to the Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. 10:21…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Hart tops Oakridge

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. MUSKEGON — The visiting Hart Pirate varsity boys basketball team defeated Oakridge in a conference crossover matchup by the score 62-39. “We kind of got off to a slow start and much…

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Employment:  Internal Services Support Specialist

February 18, 2026

Employment:  Internal Services Support Specialist West Shore Community College (WSCC) seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to join our Business Office as the Internal Services Support Specialist. This team member must enjoy a fast-paced work environment, have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to multi-task with accuracy. The successful candidate will have an associates degree in a related…

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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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