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. Four Hart Pirates scored in double figures in a win against Hesperia Tuesday 72-20. Pirate sophomore Kolton Rockwell once again led the way with 18 points including four three pointers and five…
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. The Hart Pirates scored a crushing blow to the Hesperia Panthers Tuesday in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play, 68-13. Every Pirate on the roster scored. Hart scorers: Reese Smith, 14 Rilynn…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School students Liam Larios-Mendez and Julie Walton wrote essays that were selected for publication in the Young Writers USA writing contest’s 2025 Fright Club — Whispers in the Dark anthology. Liam, who is a freshman, and Julie, who is a sophomore,…
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 Hart Pirates defeated West Michigan Aviation Academy Monday in a non-conference match, 72-48. The score would never again get closer than 14-10 after one quarter. The Pirates were…
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 fell to Morley Stanwood Monday evening in non-conference play, 68-51. Rilynn Porter led the Pirates with 20 points followed by Reese Smith with 10 and Joselyn Flores…
The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026: 8 p.m., larceny of a chainsaw valued at $200 and bolt cutters valued at $50, in the 8900 block of West Silver Lake Road, Golden Township. Friday, Jan. 30, 2026: 10:58 p.m., a 44-year-old Rothbury man was arrested on outstanding warrants, and methamphetamine possession charges…
Steven “Steve” Edward McClellan, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born July 18, 1968, in Hart, the son of Daniel McClellan Sr. and Nancy Anderson. Steve deeply loved his family and found great joy in the time he spent with them. He was known for his uncanny sense of humor, often making it feel as…
Dale A. Lee, of Pentwater, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, in his home after a hard-fought battle with prostate cancer. Born on Nov. 23, 1951, to Mary Ellen and Bernard Lee, Dale attended and graduated from Laingsburg High School in 1969. He married Julia A. Schroeder on March 4, 1972. Together, Dale and Julie raised three busy boys 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 Walkerville 52-43 Monday. “It was a well earned victory in a competitive game tonight. I thought we did a nice job of sharing the ball and scoring…
Employment Snowplow Drivers, winter/seasonal The Mason County Road Commission is seeking Winter/Seasonal employees for the position of snowplow truck driver. Applicants must be 18 years of age and possess a current CDL. The hourly rate of pay is $18 per hour with no benefits. Winter hours are 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. If there is a snow…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A Silver Lake area man discovered what could possibly be the remains of a Native American from centuries ago while cleaning out his garage. After finding an old beer box in his garage that contained what was originally thought to just be pottery that his late parents found in Lake Michigan in the…
HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Derrick DaWayne Speech, 37, pleaded no contest Dec. 15, 2025 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced Feb. 2, 2026 to five months in jail and $398 in fines and costs. – Paulette Jean Moon, 61, pleaded guilty Dec. 8, 2025 to third-offense operating…
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect for a large portion of west and central Michigan — including Oceana and Mason counties — until 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. Areas of freezing drizzle are expected with a light glaze of ice accumulation. Plan on slippery roads. “Freezing drizzle may end earlier or linger longer…
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. JACKSON — The 12U West Shore Wolves won the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association District 6 championship Sunday at the Jackson Optimist Center, earning the opportunity to represent District 6 at the MAHA state…
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. The Lakeshore Badgers were on the road over the weekend. First playing against the Gladwin Flying Gs in Gladwin on Friday then against the Manistique Emeralds on Saturday. Unfortunately, the Badgers were…
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. RAVENNA — The Shelby Tigers defeated Ravenna Friday in a close West Michigan Conference Lakes Division game, 40-39. “It was definitely a nail biter tonight,” said Shelby Coach Sarah Wolting. “Down by…
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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