By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Initial investigation of the apartment building fire at 55 E. Fourth St. Thursday morning, Jan. 8, determined that “an improperly-ventilated gas wall heater” caused the blaze. “Initial investigation appears that an improperly-ventilated gas wall heater started the fire where it spread through the walls into the rest of the apartments,” said Lt./Public Information…
UPDATE: The front-end loader was recovered Jan. 9, 2026. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the recent theft of a front-end loader from property located near 184th Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to call the post at (231) 873-2171. No other information is currently available as it would hamper the investigation, according…
OCEANA COUNTY — A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of central and west central Michigan, including Oceana and Mason counties, beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, until 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts are possible and winds gusting as high as 35 mph Sunday morning.…
MCP 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 — Hart Varsity delivered an impressive 65-59 victory over Ravenna at home Thursday, Jan. 8, improving their outstanding record to 7-1. The team showcased tremendous resilience and clutch performances when it…
Story and photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Firefighters from half a dozen departments battled a fire that destroyed a multi-unit apartment building at 55 E. Fourth St. Thursday morning, Jan. 8. The occupants of the two-story building, formerly an office space, escaped the fire unharmed. A dog that lived there also escaped uninjured. Firefighters were expected to…
Employment: Cook, Shelby Public Schools Shelby Public Schools is hiring a cook to work weekdays between 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Qualifications: High school diploma Knowledge and experience in USDA Food Service programs Knowledge and experience in food preparation, inventory, and food service Proficiency in Meal Magic Excellent communication, organizational and teamwork skills Must possess patience, attention to detail, and…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Road Commission announced that seasonal weight and speed restrictions will go into effect Thursday, Jan. 8, at 6 a.m. until further notice. In an effort to prevent potholes, the road commission imposes seasonal weight and speed restrictions on county roads every year. This is an earlier time frame than most…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The preliminary examination for 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 set for Jan. 27 in Oceana County’s 79th District Court. The hearing was scheduled following a probable cause hearing before…
FRUITLAND TOWNSHIP, Muskegon County — Lane closures for road and bridge work due to damage are in effect through Jan. 30 on northbound US 31 at White Lake Drive, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. “During this time, White Lake Drive will be closed over US 31 and the off-ramp from northbound US 31 to White Lake Drive will…
The performance will feature a special appearance by local artist David Moul. HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will continue its 2025-2026 season Sunday, Jan. 18, with a concert of outstanding vocal music presented by a nationally-known star of opera and stage, John Riesen. The concert will start at 3 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium located…
Employment: Food Service Position, MCC Schools Mason County Central Schools has an opening in its food service department. Duties may include: Food preparation Meal serving Senior citizen meal delivery Genreal clean-up For details and to apply, visit www.mccschools.org, Job ID #640. EOE This is a paid posting. Published until Jan. 22, 2026
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Pamela Kae Funderberg, 42, of Paris, Mich., methamphetamine possession. Offense date: Aug. 18, 2025. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Preliminary exam: Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – David Martin Greiner, 37, of Hart, third-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while license…
HART — Oceana County Council on Aging is bringing back its Dinners Around the World Series this winter. These dinners are designed to bring the community together during the colder season. People of all ages are invited to partake in the dinners which will feature cuisine from India in January and authentic Mexican cuisine in March. “After the busy holiday…
Native plant program set for Saturday, Jan. 17, at Oceana Conservation District in Shelby Picture this — you are a native seed, maybe a lupine, coreopsis or Black-Eyed Susan, cast loose on the winds or carried on the coat of a woodland creature. You’ve got to find a place to propagate, to bloom and reproduce as you intended. Where is…
HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Justin Lee Odom, 31, pleaded guilty Nov. 10, 2025 to a felony of delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic stemming from a June 20, 2025 offense date and was sentenced Jan. 5, 2026 to one day in jail with credit for one day served;…
Tammy Lynn Trussell, 53, of Walkerville, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Tammy was born on February 20, 1972, in Grand Rapids, and grew up in Walkerville where she graduated from Walkerville Public Schools. Tammy was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. She shared 21 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, William “DJ” Trussell,…
Otto Kurt Heimann, affectionately known as Kurt and nicknamed “Buster,” passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his farm. Kurt was the son of Otto and Laverne Heimann. He was born on Nov. 10, 1955, at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Ill. His parents raised him in Palatine, Ill, along with his only sister, Barb. It was there…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 61-year-old Hart man was sentenced to 11 days in jail with credit for 11 days served for a conviction of ethnic intimidation in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 5. Fabian Vasquez Jr., “unleashed a tirade” of profanity-laced ethnic slurs toward a pharmacist and then made similar remarks to the police…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, Dec. 29, 2025: 4:23 p.m., domestic violence and reckless discharge of a firearm inside an occupied residence, Beach Road, Leavitt Township. No one was injured. The report was turned over to the Oceana…
Community members can complete an online survey beginning Monday, Jan. 5. HART — As the Hart Public School district begins its search for a new superintendent, the community is asked to offer input. Superintendent Mark Platt is retiring at the end of the school year. Platt will be the longest-serving superintendent in Hart Public School’s history when he retires after…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 47-year-old Thompsonville, Mich. woman was arrested after Mason County deputies assisted Oceana County deputies on a reported suspicious vehicle that had pulled into the parking lot of the Mason/Oceana County 911 Center Sunday, Jan. 4, shortly before 5:30 a.m. “It was reported the vehicle kept turning its headlights off and on, and the occupants kept getting…
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