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. CUSTER — The Shelby Tigers captured the softball tournament championship Saturday with a pair of decisive victories, defeating Onekema 10-1 before topping Mason County Eastern 13-4 in the championship game. Shelby opened the day with…
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. NEWAYGO — Shelby closed out its third straight three-game week with a 2-0 nonconference girls soccer victory over Newaygo on Friday night. The Tigers controlled possession early and generated several quality scoring opportunities before Newaygo…
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. MONTAGUE — Hart battled back from a halftime deficit Friday night to earn its second straight conference victory, defeating Montague 3-2 in a hard-fought girls West Michigan Conference soccer match. The Pirates struck first with…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on felony charges: Derek William Millis, 44, of Muskegon, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Feb. 2, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $1,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: May 26 at 1 p.m. Chelsea Marie Gardner, 28, of Muskegon, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Jan. 30, 2026. Agency:…
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: Thursday, April 30, 2026: 4:52 a.m., malicious destruction of property, State Street and Wigton streets, City of Hart. 11 a.m., family trouble, 100 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 5:20 p.m., wellbeing…
SHELBY — District Health Department #10 (DHD#10), in partnership with Trinity Health Shelby, is inviting families in Oceana County to participate in Healthy Weight and Your Child (HWYC), a free, 15-week program designed to help children and their families build lifelong healthy habits. The evidence-based program, developed by YMCA of the USA, is open to children ages 7-14 and their…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Supervisor. Master’s degree or full approval for Supervisor of Special Education, a special education endorsement, and three years experience in special education is required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is accepting nominations for the club’s 2026 Citizen of the Year. The winner will be recognized at an Oct. 6 community dinner and program held in their honor at the Pentwater Yacht Club. “For more than 50 years the PSC has recognized an area citizen for her/his outstanding community service through civic, charitable, educational,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s operating millage renewal proposal appears headed for passage following the release of unofficial election results from Manistee County Tuesday night. The proposal maintains the current rate of 0.9604 mills, generating approximately $4.1 million annually over a 10-year period. These funds have historically supported facility maintenance, program equipment, and capital…
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 — Hart maintained its grip on the Oceana County rivalry Wednesday night, defeating cross-county rival Shelby 4-2 in a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division girls soccer match. The Pirates struck first when sophomore Addie…
Employment: Custer Village Clerk The Village Council is currently seeking a qualified and dedicated individual to serve as our next Village Clerk. Applicants do NOT need to reside within the Village limits. This important role is responsible for maintaining official records, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, managing public communications, and supporting the day-to-day administrative operations of the village. The ideal…
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 boys and girls track teams celebrated the final varsity meet on the school’s 41-year-old home track Tuesday night with a series of strong performances and conference victories. The Hart girls defeated…
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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, April 27, 2026: 2:37 p.m., larceny of a Hewlett-Packard 17-inch laptop valued at $1,700 in the 9400 block of South East Lane Drive, Grant Township. Tuesday, April 28, 2026: 5:13 a.m.,…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Midland, Mich. woman was injured following a rollover crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Tuesday, May 5, at 2 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman, who was operating a 2020 Polaris ATV, “went over a small hill and hit a bump and rolled causing the driver to be…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Voters in the Hart Public Schools district passed a non-homestead millage proposal 547-435 Tuesday, May 5. The millage will fund costs for the district’s operations, including teacher and staff salaries, previously said Hart Public Schools Superintendent Mark Platt. “It’s simply a millage that the state requires us to pass, and if we don’t…
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 — The Shelby Tigers stayed hot in West Michigan Conference Lake Division action Tuesday, sweeping Hart 9-0 and 17-4 behind dominant pitching performances and a combined 25-hit offensive outburst. In the opener, Eli Kelley…
Employment: School Social Worker-Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a School Social Worker – Special Education. Master’s degree from a School of Social Work graduate program approved by the Michigan Board of Education required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human…
Employment: Collaborative Services Coordinator West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Collaborative Services Coordinator. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or business required. A minimum of 3 years of successful experience is preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD,…
HART — A 27-year-old man was sentenced to three to 20 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 4, according to court records. Kaleb Joshua-James Pringle pleaded guilty to the charge, March 9. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski gave Pringle credit for 52 days served in jail. His Oceana County…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Thursday, April 30, 2026: 1:40 p.m., a 40-year-old New Era man was cited for operating without a license, Michigan Avenue, Village of Rothbury. Friday, May 1, 2026:…
SHELBY — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will serve as the keynote speaker for the Oceana County Democrats spring fundraiser, ”Serving Up Democracy,” Tuesday, June 2, from 5-8 p.m. The event will consist of dinner catered by Q Smokehouse of Ludington; music by Ruth Miller; and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Oceana County Democrats and…
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