HART – Jesuz Chapa, 63, most recently residing in Dallas, Texas, was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Tuesday, March 10, for allegedly sexually abusing a minor child repeatedly between 2000 and 2003, stated Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in a press release. “Chapa was recently extradited to Oceana County, from Texas, by the U.S. Marshals Service under Operation…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State University Extension will host the 2026 West Central Spring Horticulture Meeting Wednesday, March 25, at the West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center, at 5185 N. Oceana Dr. The full-day program will bring together MSU Extension educators, university specialists and industry partners to provide the latest updates and research related to commercial tree fruit production.…
HART — Following first-round interviews this week for the Hart Public Schools superintendent position, the list of four candidates has been narrowed down to two — Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce and former Fremont Public Schools Superintendent Brad Jacobs. The other two candidates interviewed were Hart Middle School Principal Kevin Ackley and Engadine Consolidated School Superintendent Andrew Alvesteffer. “At…
Employment: Sports Reporter Mason County Press/Oceana County Press is seeking a part-time sports reporter. Time commitment for this position will begin up to 10 hours per week. Duties Receive information provided by area coaches and create written reports based on that information. Typically two to three paragraphs and statistics. Post articles on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press websites.…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Spitler Elementary School teachers Danica Elder and Dean DeVries launched an action-based learning class this school year that focuses on teaching social and emotional skills through physical activity. The class takes place daily during ‘first hour.’ They instruct…
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. GRANDVILLE — The Hart Pirates defeated Parchment Monday, 67-34, in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Regional 19 semifinals hosted by Calvin Christian High School. The Pirates will take on Kent City…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 31-year-old man was sentenced to 14 months to four years in prison for a conviction of assault with a dangerous weapon in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, March 9. Cody Morgan Denton threatened two Oceana County sheriff’s deputies with a hatchet and two knives, said Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon. …
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, March 4, 2026: 12:22 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 24-year-old New Era man was cited for driving while license revoked, Elm and Ray Streets, Village of New Era. Friday, March 6, 2026:…
HART — The City of Hart announced the promotion of Lindsay Brown to the position of economic and community development coordinator, filling a role that has been vacant since City Manager Nichole Kleiner previously served in the position before returning to lead the city. “Brown previously served the city as utility billing clerk and deputy clerk and will continue managing…
Concert band earns straight 1s at festival SHELBY — Six Shelby High School band students recently qualified for state solo and ensemble, and the concert band earned straight 1s at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Festival. Ensembles are rated on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the highest rating possible. The six students who qualified…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Jesse James Bays, 44, of Pentwater, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Jan. 20, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: March 24 at 1 p.m. Adrianna Rae Avila, 28, of Muskegon, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Oct. 6, 2025. Agency: OCSO. Bail:…
Frances “Jeanne” Lanenga, 91, of Hart, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was born January 10, 1935 in Oak Park, Ill., the daughter of Christian & Frances (Runik) Rockholm. Jeanne met the love of her life, Louis Lanenga, at Geneva Bible Camp when they were teens. After he returned from…
Barbara Mary Bailey, 81, of Scottville, died on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at home. She was born February 17, 1945, in Hart, the daughter of Elten Eugene and Julia (Kequom) Bailey. Barbara was a tribal member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. Cremation has taken place and Barbara will interred in Mears Cemetery with her parents in the…
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. WHITE CLOUD — Hart defeated cross-county rival Shelby in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3, District 73 semifinal Wednesday. The final score was 48-46. Hart scorers: Rilynn Porter, 18 Natalie…
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West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Attendance is on the increase at Shelby Public Schools thanks to the efforts of the district’s school resource officer Tim Simon, who is a deputy for the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. As a reward for…
Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Midland) was awarded the 2025 Medal of Merit by the National Guard Association of the United States this week. The annual award recognizes legislators on the state and federal level for contributions to the National Guard. Moolenaar was presented the medal by the National Guard Association of Michigan. “For 390 years, dedicated guardsmen have served the United…
The following Easter events scheduled for Oceana and Mason counties have been reported to Oceana County Press and Mason County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email: editor@oceanacountypress.com. Begin the subject line with “Easter Event.” Friday, April 3, 2026 Ludington’s Cornerstone Baptist Church Community Good Friday Service, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026: Silver Lake Sand Dunes…
The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026: 1:20 p.m., a 59-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a warrant and charged with unlawful license plate and operating without insurance, Polk Road, Hart Township.…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026: 2:48 p.m., hit-and-run crash, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026: 1:11 p.m., motorist assist, Washington and State streets, City of Hart. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026: 10:17 a.m., family trouble, 50 block of State Street, City of Hart. 3:30 p.m., suspicious…
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. WHITE CLOUD — Hart defeated White Cloud in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3, District 73 semifinal Wednesday. The final score was 49-38. Hart scorers: Rilynn Porter, 16 Reese Smith,…
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