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HART — the following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Gabriella Jovita Pena, 29, of Hart, methamphetamine possession. Preliminary exam: Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. – Brian Gager, 57, of Hesperia, methamphetamine possession. Preliminary exam: Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. – Gregory Patrick Lighton, 34, of Rothbury, possession of a narcotic/cocaine less than 25 grams.…
Winter Grace Vandenheuvel, the infant daughter of Jared Vandenheuvel and Montana Scott of Hart, died on Sunday, October 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at noon at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A preliminary exam for a 46-year-old Ferry Township woman accused of murdering her husband last August is scheduled for Dec. 2 in Oceana County’s 79th District Court. Shale Nicole Campos faces charges of open murder and felony firearm for the shooting death of her 46-year-old husband, Jason Campos. “Campos has been charged with…
Festival attendees spent a total of $7.3 million, according to visitors bureau GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival last month drew 30,000 people who spent a total of $7.3 million, according to data collected by the Silver Lake Sand Dunes — Hart Visitors Bureau “The annual Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival,…
EDEN TOWNSHIP, Lake County — A 73-year-old Hart man died after a semi truck and an SUV collided at the intersection of West 10 Mile Road and North M 37 Friday afternoon, Oct. 17, according to Lake County Sheriff Rich Martin. Gerald Leonard “Buzz” Schmitz Jr., was driving the semi, which caught fire after the crash. “On Oct. 17, 2025…
OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Ferndale, Mich. man was transported to Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont and then transferred to Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a bullet fragment ricocheted off a steel target and hit his hip while he was target practicing on federal forest property Saturday, Oct. 18, around 9:30 a.m., said Sgt. Mike Fillips…
Beginning this November, Mason County Press and Oceana County Press will begin publishing local sports scores, which will be posted daily on both sites. It is our intention to not only provide scores for high school teams but also middle school, youth recreation and adult recreation. We will only accept scores from coaches or team representatives who have made arrangements…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025: 7:48 p.m., a 34-year-old Brighton man, formerly of Shelby, was arrested on an outstanding warrant, Bevier Street, Village of Shelby. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail.…
Gerald Leonard “Buzz” Schmitz Jr., 73, of Hart, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, due to a motor vehicle accident. He was born October 8, 1952, in Monroe, the son of Gerald Sr. and Jean (Dodson) Schmitz. In 1995, Gerald married Helen (Mannor) Schmitz, and over the last 30 years have been blessed with 11 children, 27 grandchildren, and 11…
By Joan Young, Contributing Writer Oceana Conservation District has been quietly offering structured opportunities for children to explore the outdoors for the past five years. There are a number of types of events which are provided including day camps, school field trips, workshops, and citizen science programs such as stream monitoring. I recently “stumbled” across one of the regular venues…
Approximately 300 protesters gathered in Pentwater and 200 in Hart Saturday, Oct. 18, for the No Kings rallies, according to the Oceana County Democrats. ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local news. Payment…
The following are Oceana County trick or treating hours and Halloween events reported to OCP: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025: Trick or Treating at Dunes, Silver Lake Sand Dunes, noon to 1 p.m. Halloween Spooktacular, Pentwater Village Green, begins at noon. Costume contest, treat bags, scavenger hunt, trick or treating with village merchants and a witches dance at 1:30 p.m. Tractors…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Department of Veteran Affairs is hosting a Veterans Day Parade in Hart Saturday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. and a 5K race Saturday morning in Shelby. The parade, which will include local businesses and military groups, will be held rain, shine or snow, said Oceana County Veterans Affairs Officer/Director Jodi…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School girls and boys cross country teams both won the West Michigan Conference Rivers championships Tuesday, Oct. 14. This marks the 10th consecutive year that the girls team has won the conference title, and it is the ninth straight title for…
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, Oct. 9, 2025: 11:41 a.m., harassment complaint, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 10:46 p.m., a 54-year-old Ecorse, Mich. man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Griswold and East…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 54-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court to three to 15 years in prison for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — force or coercion Monday, Oct. 13. Arnulfo Rios, Jr., pleaded “no contest” to the charge, May 12, and a second count of third-degree CSC…
SHELBY – Trinity Health Shelby, a critical access hospital serving Oceana County and surrounding rural communities, has received a $20,000 grant to advance maternal and infant health outcomes through specialized education and training, states a Trinity Health press release. The funding was secured through the West Michigan Perinatal Quality Collaborative (WMPQC), one of 10 regional collaboratives in Michigan focused on…
HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’ s 51st Circuit Court: – Felicia Lee Horton, 32, pleaded guilty June 2 to prisoner in possession of contraband and was sentenced Oct. 13 to 14 months to five years in prison and $198 in fines and costs. Horton’s sentence will be served consecutively to any parole violation sanctions…
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