HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Gabriel Knight Cisneros, 42, pleaded guilty Dec. 5 to third-degree fleeing a police officer and was sentenced Feb. 23 to 210 days in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; and $598 in fines and costs. – Chelce Jo Beagle, 32, pleaded guilty…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce and Hart Middle School Principal Kevin Ackley are among four candidates vying for the district’s superintendent position. Bruce was hired as the high school principal last August. He was hired back at Hart Public Schools about two and a half years ago as the Spitler Elementary School…
The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026: 3:41 p.m., a 36-year-old Bitely, Mich. man was cited for driving while license revoked, Division and Alpha streets, Village of Hesperia. 4:15 p.m., a 63-year-old Middleville, Mich. man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while license revoked, Elm Street, Village of Hesperia.…
SHELBY — Trinity Health Shelby Hospital has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. The Top 100 awards program celebrates outstanding performance annually among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, states a press release from Trinity Health West Michigan. Trinity Health…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher. 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, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled. The West Shore ESD offers…
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. CADILLAC — The West Shore Wolves 12U B hockey team skated to an impressive championship victory last weekend, defeating the Mt. Pleasant Patriots 4–3 to claim the Hockey Night in Cadillac Osgood…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is launching a capital fund campaign to purchase a new bus. Each year the Scottville Clown Band is a popular attraction at festivals and special events across Michigan. As a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, the band’s mission is to support youth music education. In 2025, the band provided more than $23,000 in…
Barbara Jean Suttorp, 88, of New Era, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 21, 2026, after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on Dec. 1, 1937, in Hart, to Earl and Marie (Borgers) Kokx. Barb held many jobs throughout her life, but the role she treasured most was being a mom, raising her…
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 by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Ludington defeated Hart Friday and clinched the district championship. The Orioles topped the Pirates 62-49 in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2, District 35…
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. LOWELL — Hart was defeated by Lowell Friday evening in a non-conference game. The Pirates fell 49-41 in their final regular season game, ending with a record of 12-9. Hart finished the…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LUDINGTON — Mason County Central Middle School eighth grade student Henry O’Neal won the West Shore Educational Service District Area Regional Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The competition, held at Ludington Area School District’s L.F. Peterson…
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. GRAND RAPIDS — The Shelby Tigers fell to Covenant Christian Thursday 48-32. Shelby scorers: Jayna Burmeister, 17 Michelle Peterson, 9 Jordan Wolting, 3 Kylie Brown, 2 Ava Lamberg, 1 Score by the…
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. LUDINGTON — The Hart Pirates were able to hold off a very game Reed City who played physical and tough on their way to a hard fought 59-37 victory Wednesday in the Michigan…
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 by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Shelby fell to North Muskegon Wednesday in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 District 73 tournament semifinals held at Mason County Central High…
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. BALDWIN — Pentwater defeated Mason County Eastern Wednesday in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 4 District 109 district semifinals. The Falcons were victorious over the Cardinals 70-45. “We got off…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Preliminary investigation reveals that a candle that was knocked over by a pet is likely the cause of a house fire at 96 Ellis St. Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 24. When the candle fell over, it caught a blanket on fire, said Lt./Public Information Officer Benjamin White-Elder of the Shelby-Benona Fire Department. “One of…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Area high school students got a close-up look at career and education options available after graduation during the Oceana College Access Network’s College and Career Fair, Feb. 24, in the Shelby High School gym. Approximately 350 students from Shelby, Hart, Walkerville and Montague attended this year’s career fair, said Oceana College Access Network…
HART TOWNSHIP — An 81-year-old Norton Shores man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Shelby Hospital after the 2019 Buick Encore compact SUV he was driving hit a tree on North Oceana Drive near VanBuren Road Tuesday, Feb. 24, around 3:15 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “The driver advised that he was southbound…
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 Newaygo Tuesday 60-25, increasing the Tigers’ overall record to 19-2. The Tigers are 12-0 in the West Michigan Conference Rivers Division. Shelby scorers: Jayna Burmeister, 20…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Fire destroyed a home on Ellis Street near White Street Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 24. No one was injured, but a pet dog died in the blaze. The occupants of the home safely evacuated when the fire call was dispatched shortly before 3 p.m., said Oceana County Emergency Manager Troy Maloney. “It was fully…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 25-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to a minimum of one year and two months to a maximum of four years in prison for a conviction of assault with a dangerous weapon in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 23. Moises Alejandro Garza used a wooden baseball bat to assault his 41-year-old…
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