Ned Anthony Zaffino, 89, of Hart, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. A full obituary is being drafted and will be posted in the coming days. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at St. Joseph Weare Catholic Church, 2380 West Jackson Road, Weare Township,…
HART — Despite the wintery weather conditions, over 70 people attended Oceana County Council on Aging’s first of two “Dinners around the World” event Saturday, Jan. 24. Diners feasted on a multi-course meal featuring food from India. The menu offered familiar dishes like butter chicken and new flavors, like rice pudding made with saffron, cardamom and pistachios. Guests enjoyed the…
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, Jan. 22, 2026: 8:20 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 11:03 a.m., open burning, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. Friday, Jan. 23,…
Tom Fox and Dale Burmeister honored for 50 years of service SHELBY — Shelby Optimist Club members take a pledge to support youth activities and organizations throughout Oceana County. The Sportsman’s Banquet, the club’s major fundraiser that took place Jan. 21, not only helped to fulfill that pledge, but also showed the community’s eagerness to support the club’s worthy cause. …
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. KENT CITY — The visiting Hart Pirates were able to employ early pressure as they created a solid lead by a score of 24-7 after one quarter. Kent City showed great fight in…
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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 — Kent City beat Hart 64-58 Thursday in non-conference competition. Pirate Reese Smith scored 27 points including 14 in the fourth quarter while teammate Rilynn Porter scored 15 points. “Too many…
Wind chills of 15-20 below zero are expected across most of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and the eastern portion of the Upper Peninsula from midnight Thursday, Jan. 29, until 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, according to the National Weather Service. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. MONTAGUE — The West Shore FFA (Future Farmers of America) chapter competed at districts hosted by Montague High School Wednesday. Though the team fell short of advancing to the regionals, their coach, Mark Willis, said they competed…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor MANISTEE — Emergency medical workers from Mason and Oceana counties will receive critical training and engage in professional networking during a conference this weekend at the Little River Casino in partnership with West Shore Community…
Boot camp recommended By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Hart man was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 27, to prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine, along with several other convictions. Kash Verlyn Valley, pleaded guilty Jan. 14, 2025 to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine; possession of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic; driving while…
OCEANA COUNTY — A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Oceana and Mason counties, has been extended until 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29. It was originally slated to end at 10 a.m. “Roads will remain slick and hazardous,” states NWS. “Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in…
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. CUSTER — Mason County Eastern defeated the Walkerville Wildcats in West Michigan D play Wednesday, 50-38. “The varsity team was strong on the glass all night,” said MCE Coach Jake Smith. “Annabelle…
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. FRUITPORT — The Lakeshore Badgers fell to the Grand Haven Buccaneers Wednesday evening 3-1. The contest was tight with the Badgers taking on a “bend, don’t break” stance being outshot 34-14 on…
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. SHELBY — The Shelby Tigers defeated the Montague Wildcats Wednesday, 63-15. Shelby scorers: Jayna Burmeister, 23 Annabelle Stark, 12 Michelle Peterson, 9 Ava Lamberg, 6 Kylie Brown, 4 Peyton Rapes, 4 Score…
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. Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central defeated the Shelby Tigers 64-41 in West Michigan Conference Lakes Division play Tuesday. “It came down to free throws and…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — After Snowcoming was canceled due to a snow day Jan. 23, Hart High School has rescheduled the event to Thursday, Feb. 12, right before midwinter break. The Snowcoming court will be recognized, and the king and queen will be crowned following the varsity…
OCEANA COUNTY — A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for several west Michigan counties, including Oceana and Mason counties, is in effect until 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29. Additional snow accumulation of up to 3 inches is expected. Slippery road conditions will persist. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Visibilities…
William Paul Askins, affectionately known by his friends and family as Bill, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home with the love of his life, Darlene, by his side. He was born May 5, 1933, in Lima, Ohio, the son of James and Helen (Betts) Askins. Among Bill’s greatest accomplishments in life were his wife and four children,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The criminal case against a 27-year-old mother and her 34-year-old boyfriend who are charged with multiple counts of child abuse in connection to the death of her son, 7-month-old Maverick Lyle Bouck, is being bound over to Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court. Elizabeth LynnLanor Hogan and Devin Austin Brown-Fowler, who both have the…
HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Joseph Scott Summerskill, 41, pleaded guilty July 7 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced Jan. 26 to 116 days in jail with credit for 116 days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. – Shelly Lynn Zastrow, 59, pleaded guilty Dec. 8…
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