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 Pentwater in a cross-county match Tuesday, 77-53. “After a slow start our intensity and teamwork kicked in,” said Shelby Coach Rick Zoulek. “Pentwater matched our effort but…
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 — Western Michigan Christian defeated Hart Tuesday night, 62-56. Hart scorers: Rilynn Porter, 14 Reese Smith, 14 Macy Riley, 12 Aurora Virtanen, 6 Leah Walker, 6 Ava Johnson, 2 Natalie Rosema,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Thanks to good police work by School Resource Officer Tim Simon and detectives Donnie Hansen and Mark Hiddema of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, the Shelby public school district avoided being defrauded in a $120,000 money laundering scheme. The scheme, which involved ordering electronics from Amazon and having them delivered to different locations…
HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated an attempted fraud Friday, Feb. 13, on Michigan Avenue involving a missing cat. “Someone was wanting money in reference to a missing feline,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “The pet owner posted information online after her cat went missing, so people could contact her in case her cat was found. “She…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Several tools, valued at over $2,300, were stolen during a break-in to the maintenance shop at the Oceana Golf Club on Weaver Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The intruder or intruders gained access to the building by removing the hasp to a padlock. The break-in was reported Feb. 10, said Sheriff Mast. Items taken include…
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 Ravenna Bulldogs got a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division win from the Shelby Tigers Monday. The final score was 76-42. “Ravenna came out on fire on offense and scored…
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 Ravenna Bulldogs Monday, 53-26, in a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division game. Shelby is 17-1 overall and 11-0 in the conference. Shelby scorers; Kylie Brown,…
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. SPRING LAKE — The Hart Pirates fell to the Spring Lake Lakers Monday in a non-conference game, 50-38. Hart scorers: Rilynn Porter, 9 Reese Smith, 9 Ava Johnson, 6 Natalie Rosema, 6…
OCEANA COUNTY — The Michigan State Police, Hart post, is encouraging citizens to keep their car doors locked due to a recent string of thefts from vehicles. “There has been a recent uptick of break-ins and larcenies from automobiles within our post area,” said MSP Sgt. Michael Cuevas. “MSP is encouraging everyone to lock your doors and take anything of…
NEW ERA — Community members are invited to enjoy a day of homemade pies and charitable support for local animals during the Southern Oceana County Cherry Pie Contest and Auction Saturday, Feb. 21. This year’s event will take place at The Avenue, located at 4747 First St. The once long‑standing community tradition returns this year, and is raising essential funds…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026: 12:23 a.m., a 21-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a warrant, M 20 and Oceana Drive, Shelby Township. He was lodged in the Oceana…
Hope Judith McClernan, 77, of Hart, formerly of Hesperia, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was born Fe b. 27, 1948, in Fremont, the daughter of Lyle and Joan (Gleason) Snyder. Hope was employed with Gerber Products Company for over 15 years, working in the lab. Following retirement, she moved to Tombstone, Ariz., to care for her father. She…
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UPDATE: The village’s boil water alert was lifted Saturday, Feb. 21. HESPERIA — The Village of Hesperia’s boil water alert due to a failed monthly water test issued Friday evening, Feb. 13, prompted Hesperia Community Schools to close Monday, Feb. 16. Hesperia Superintendent Bryan Mey issued a statement Sunday evening announcing the school closure: “This decision was not made lightly.…
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. VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Mason County — The Lakeshore Badgers played their last home game of the season Saturday with a victory, defeating the Livonia Red Stallions 4-0. The Badgers started strong with several…
UPDATE: The boil water alert was lifted Saturday, Feb, 21. HESPERIA — The Village of Hesperia issued a boil water alert Friday night, Feb. 13, that is in effect until further notice. The alert was issued “due to a failed monthly water test,” states a press release from the village. “We are hoping that this should be resolved soon and…
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. HESPERIA — The Shelby Tigers defeated Hesperia 78-38 in a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division game Friday. “We came out with great energy tonight,” said Shelby Coach Rick Zoulek. “It was a good…
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: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026: 10:37 a.m., harassment complaint, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 2:04 p.m., disturbance, 100 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 2:53 p.m., animal complaint, Polk…
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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 — The Hart Pirates defeated the North Muskegon Norsemen Thursday, 55-39, in a West Michigan Conference Rivers Division game. Hart scorers: Rilynn Porter, 21 Evalyn Flores, 8 Aurora Virtanen, 6 Leah…
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 Hesperia 70-7 Thursday in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play. Shelby scorers: Jayna Burmeister, 26 Annabelle Stark, 12 Jordan Wolting, 8 Lydia Soelberg, 7 Michelle Peterson,…
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