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. SHELBY — Shelby and Fremont battled to a scoreless draw Monday in a girls soccer matchup defined by defense and heavy winds. Gusts blowing endline to endline disrupted play throughout, contributing to a back-and-forth contest…
Employment: Upper Elementary Special Education Teacher Mason County Central School District is seeking a qualified candidate for an Upper Elementary Special Education Teacher position for the 2026–2027 academic year. Apply online: www.mccschools.orgApplication deadline: May 12, 2026Job ID: 652 This is a paid posting. Published until May 12, 2026
Employment: Middle School Science Teacher Mason County Central School District is seeking a qualified candidate for a Middle School Science Teacher position for the 2026–2027 academic year. Apply online: www.mccschools.orgApplication deadline: May 11, 2026Job ID: 655 This is a paid posting. Published until May 11, 2026
HART — The following were sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, April 27, 2026: Burton Royal Policka, 51, pleaded guilty Feb. 23 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced April 27 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 18 months probation; and $598 in fines and costs. Morgan James Pearson, 28, pleaded guilty March 2…
A large portion of the western half of the Lower Peninsula, including Oceana and Mason counties, is under a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service until 8 p.m. Monday, April 27. Southeast winds 15-25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down, and a…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A miniature horse was killed after it got loose from a nearby stable; entered the roadway; and was struck by a car Tuesday, April 21, around 7:30 a.m. on Hayes Road near 68th Avenue, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael…
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. KENT CITY — The Hart Pirates girls track and field team turned in a strong performance Friday, placing fourth out of 20 teams at the Kent City Invitational. Leading the way for Hart was Joselyn…
PENTWATER — An assault in the Village of Pentwater resulted in a “significant police presence” in the area of Fifth and Hancock streets Friday afternoon, April 24, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “An incident and investigation involving a 27-year-old Pentwater man who allegedly assaulted a 69-year-old Pentwater man and a 66-year-old Pentwater woman is ongoing,” states OCSO. “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. SHELBY — Shelby dominated Kent City from the opening whistle Friday, scoring eight first-half goals to end the match early in a mercy-rule victory. Playing their third game of the week, the Tigers wasted no…
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. SCOTTVILLE — Facing a field loaded with larger, highly competitive schools, the Pentwater Falcons rose to the occasion Friday at the Lake Michigan Carferry Invitational at Mason County Central’s Spartan Community Field. Pentwater delivered a…
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. MAPLE CITY — Hart battled back late to secure a 1-1 draw against Glen Lake on Friday in its third match of the week. Despite controlling possession for much of the game, the Pirates struggled…
HART — Heather Ramseyer, director of the Oceana County Center of the Michigan Dyslexia Institute, will be the guest speaker during the Oceana County Democrats general membership meeting Tuesday, May 5, at 7 p.m, at the Hart Community Center, located at 407 S. State St. “The Institute provides individualized, explicit, multi-sensory and structured literacy instruction based on a recognized approach…
SHELBY — You don’t need to be at Churchill Downs to catch the excitement of this year’s Kentucky Derby. Just buy a ticket to Shelby Optimist Club’s Derby Day on Saturday, May 2, at 6 p.m. Purchase your $20 tickets at the door or beforehand at Shelby State Bank, Fresh Point Nutrition or West Shore Bank. Admission includes tasty light…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WEARE TOWNSHIP — About 120 people attended a meeting Tuesday evening, April 21, at the West Michigan Research Station where details of an upcoming construction project on Polk Road were presented by the Oceana County Road Commission. The project has drawn ire from some residents who are opposed to the installation of a roundabout at…
HART – Jesuz Chapa, 63, who most recently resided in Dallas, Texas, was bound over to stand trial in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, April 21, 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…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Leroy, Mich. man was airlifted by Aeromed from the scene of a motorcycle crash Wednesday, April 22, around 2 p.m. on East M 20 near 162nd Avenue, according to Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Michigan State Police, Hart post. The man, who was operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle, is in…
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. MARION — Pentwater opened West Michigan D League Conference action in impressive fashion Tuesday at the first conference jamboree, turning in a strong showing in the field events despite incomplete results due to a timing…
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. Varsity Girls Soccer: Shelby rebounds with 5-0 win over Manistee MANISTEE — The Shelby varsity girls soccer team bounced back from a tough road loss Monday with a commanding 5-0 win over conference foe Manistee.…
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. MUSKEGON — Hart coach Joseph Gilbert saw his team turn in a composed, two-way performance Wednesday as the Pirates earned a 2-0 win at Oakridge in their second game of the week and second conference…
Roger Clinton Bailey of Pentwater passed peacefully at the age of 90 on Friday, April 17, 2026. He was with his beautiful bride Ruth. They were married for nearly 63 years. Roger was a gentle hearted man of enduring loyalty. He had many passions and interests, but he particularly loved his family, music, history, and the outdoors. Roger was born…
HART — A grant from the Oceana Community Foundation will allow the Michigan Dyslexia Institute to open a center in Oceana County. The Oceana County Center of the Michigan Dyslexia Institute received a $10,260 grant from the community foundation. Through this grant, MDI is expanding its services by opening its sixth center in the State of Michigan in Oceana County,…
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