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Woman assaulted while cleaning bathrooms at rest area 

December 29, 2025

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Twin Lake woman was assaulted by a 31-year-old Hinesville, Ga. man Sunday afternoon, Dec. 29, at the Rothbury rest area on US 31, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The woman was working at the rest area, cleaning the bathrooms, when the assault occurred, said Sheriff Mast. She was transported to Trinity Health Muskegon…

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News alert: Jack-knifed semi on US 31

December 29, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to US 31 near mile marker 143 for a jack-knifed semi truck Monday. Dec. 29, shortly after 11 a.m. The semi was facing southbound in the northbound lane, according to dispatch information. ____________________ Please Support Local News and…

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Seniors receive hand-delivered care packages over the holidays

December 29, 2025

HART — The holidays can be isolating for many seniors. Oceana County Council on Aging, with the support of local churches, the Community Foundation for Oceana County, and many volunteers worked to address the holiday isolation by delivering care packages to 31 seniors in all…

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News alert: Strong winds knock down wires

December 29, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — Emergency crews responded to several calls of wires down around the county due to the strong winds from the winter storm Monday, Dec. 29. Oceana County remains…

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Closings and cancellations for Monday, Dec. 29, 2025

December 28, 2025

The following are closed on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025: Caritas Food Pantry, Custer Hesperia Community Library The Ladder Community Center, Shelby Ludington Area Senior Center Mason County Meals on Wheels…

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Winter storm warning issued

December 28, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather for several west Michigan counties, including Oceana and Mason, from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday,…

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Winter storm watch issued for late Sunday night through Monday evening

December 27, 2025

‘Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.’ OCEANA COUNTY — A winter storm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for several west…

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Closings and cancellations, Friday, Dec. 26, 2025

December 26, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations have been reported to MCP/OCP for Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Ladder Community Center, Shelby ________________________ Please Support Local…

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Recent death: Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch

December 26, 2025

  James “Jim” Leroy Gable, 77, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths.…

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Employment: Media Sales Representative

December 24, 2025

Employment: Media Sales Representative Media Group 31 LLC is seeking an advertising sales person for Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. This is a commission-based, contracted position with lots…

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Recent death: James “Jim” Leroy Gable, 77, of Ludington

December 24, 2025

  James “Jim” Leroy Gable, 77, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths.…

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Obituary: David Rex Hulett, 82, of Mears

December 23, 2025

David Rex Hulett, 82, of Mears, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home. He was born June 3, 1943, in Grand Rapids, the son of Irwin and Marion…

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Seniors celebrate the holidays

December 22, 2025

HART — Oceana County Council on Aging brought the spirit of the season to local seniors this month at both the main center and the adult day center, Our Friends…

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Police news, published Dec. 22, 2025

December 22, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025:…

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Hart PD news, published Dec. 22, 2025

December 22, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025: 12:40 a.m., found property, 200 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 8:30 a.m., suspicious…

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Recent death: Otto Kurt Heimann, 70, of Hart

December 22, 2025

  Otto Kurt Heimann, 70, of Hart, died on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com.   Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing…

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Employment: Media Sales Representative

December 21, 2025

Employment: Media Sales Representative Media Group 31 LLC is seeking an advertising sales person for Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. This is a commission-based, contracted position with lots…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Fremont defeats Hart in close game

December 20, 2025

OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  HART — The Hart…

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Varsity Competitive Cheer: Shelby wins first place at Mona Shores

December 19, 2025

MCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Smith & Eddy Insurance, VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals, Mission Graphics, Squires Chiropractic, Fresh Coast Foam and Baker Ford Ludington.  NORTON SHORES — The…

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West Shore Bank raises over $20,000 in Spirit of Giving initiative

December 19, 2025

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank and its customers recently raised $20,034.61 in its annual Spirit of Giving initiative.  Funds raised are donated to local nonprofit charitable organizations to assist families…

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Pentwater Arts Council awards grants to Oceana teachers

December 19, 2025

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Arts Council recently awarded $7,000 in grants to six Oceana County teachers. The areas of art related subject matter include art, vocal and instrumental music, graphic…

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