Winter weather advisory issued

January 22, 2026

UPDATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 7 P.M. FRIDAY A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for several west Michigan counties — including Oceana and Mason counties — until 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. Additional snow accumulation between 1 and 4 inches is expected with “locally higher amounts possible, especially in…

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Closings and cancellations, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

January 22, 2026

The following weather-related closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. This list may be updated. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hart High School evening Snowcoming activities and JV and varsity girls basketball game— will be rescheduled at a later date Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District;…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 22, 2026

January 22, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Andrew Alan Cuddeback, 40, of Hesperia, possession of firearms by a prohibited person. Offense date: Jan. 8, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. – Darrell Lee Rader, 30, of Mears, breaking and entering…

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Coaches, please send us your game reports!

January 22, 2026

I recently received a letter from a concerned reader asking why Oceana County Press only covers the sporting events of Hart Public Schools. I was glad she asked this question and I decided that I would share my explanation to all our readers. First, a little history of our company. Media Group 31, LLC owns and operates Oceana County Press.…

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Cold weather advisory issued as arctic blast hits Michigan

January 22, 2026

Most Michigan counties are under a cold air advisory issued by the National Weather Service from 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, until 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. “An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East,” states NWS.  Extremely cold wind chills as low as…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Eastern defeats Pentwater

January 22, 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. PENTWATER — The Mason County Eastern Cardinals defeated the Pentwater Falcons 45-31 during West Michigan D play Wednesday, Jan. 21. “We had a slow start tonight and our execution was sloppy in…

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Obituary: Gail Rebecca Miller, 68, of Hart

January 22, 2026

Gail Rebecca Miller, 68, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her home. She was born January 22, 1957, in Detroit, the daughter of William and Georgianna (McCleish) Miller. In accordance with Gail’s wishes, cremation has taken place and services will be held at Mears United Methodist Church at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart…

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Employment: School psychologist

January 22, 2026

Employment: School psychologist West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a School Psychologist with a current and valid School Psychologist certificate from the Michigan Department 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 Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington,…

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Woman allegedly assaults officers during three separate incidents

January 21, 2026

HESPERIA — A 34-year-old Fremont woman was tased by an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy while resisting arrest and assaulting the deputy during a traffic stop on Alley Street near South Street Tuesday, Jan. 13, around 4:30 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The woman was pulled over for a traffic violation, and when the license plate number was entered…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Hart defeats Orchard View

January 21, 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. HART — The Hart Pirates were able to defend their home court Tuesday, Jan. 20, while securing a 77-52 victory of Muskegon Orchard View. The score was 19-12 after the first…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 21, 2026

OCEANA COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties — including Oceana and Mason counties — are under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, through 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. Total snow accumulation between 2 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts are possible and winds gusting as high as 35…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

January 21, 2026

  The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026: Schools: Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Others: Math Counts middle school event at West Shore Community College. Postponed until Thursday, Jan. 22. Oceana Council on Aging ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP…

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Recent death: Frank Joseph Seyka, 77, of Pentwater

January 21, 2026

Frank Joseph Seyka, 77, of Pentwater, died Saturday, January 17, 2026, at home.  He was born February 18, 1948, in Lansing, the son of Frank and Sophie (Jajko) Seyka. A full obituary will be posted later this week. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com   ________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…

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Winter storm warning issued

January 20, 2026

9-12 inches of snow possible OCEANA COUNTY — Another winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Oceana County, as well as Muskegon and Ottawa counties, beginning at midnight Tuesday night until 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21. Nine to 12 inches of snow is possible in some areas. “Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over…

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Fire destroys garage

January 20, 2026

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A fire destroyed a garage at 3358 N. 120th Ave. Friday morning, Jan. 16, according to Walkerville Fire Chief Al Purdy. The fire call was dispatched shortly before 7 a.m., and the unattached garage was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived, said Chief Purdy. The cause of the fire was electrical, said the chief, and the garage and…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Pirates defeat Spartans in conference play

January 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. SCOTTVILLE — The Hart Pirates defeated Mason County Central Tuesday, Jan. 20, 45-32 in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play. Hart led the game in the first three quarters but the Spartans…

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Police news, published Jan. 20, 2026

January 20, 2026

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, Jan. 12, 2026: 11:56 p.m., a 40-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for second-offense driving while license revoked and improper license plate, West Cleveland Road near 88th Avenue, Grant Township. He was…

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Driver injured when SUV rear-ends plow truck

January 20, 2026

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old woman was transported by Life EMS to an area hospital after the SUV she was driving rear-ended an Oceana County Road Commission plow truck on Polk Road near 128th Avenue Monday afternoon, Jan. 19, during a winter storm. The crash occurred just after 2 p.m., said Michigan State Police Sgt. Kelsey Case of the Hart…

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Recent death: Raymond Stanley “Ray” Broda, 78, of Pentwater

January 20, 2026

Raymond Stanley “Ray” Broda, 78, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home. He was born July 20, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Stanley and Gertrude (Brach) Broda. In accordance with Ray’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel,…

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Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

January 19, 2026

  The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026: Schools: Covenant Christian School, Ludington Fountain Child Development Center Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Trinity Lutheran School,…

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News alert: SUV rear-ends road commission truck

January 19, 2026

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash on Polk Road near 128th Avenue Monday, Jan. 19, at 2:12 p.m. It was reported that a Honda Pilot SUV rear-ended an Oceana County Road Commission truck. The 41-year-old female driver of the SUV is reportedly injured. ____________________ Please Support Local News and Sports coverage Receive daily MCP and OCP…

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