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Walkerville Public Schools honor roll

February 10, 2026

The following is Walkerville Public Schools’ 2025-2026 semester 1 honor roll: A Honor Roll:  Fifth grade Daizy Lohman Sixth grade Annabell Bennett Samuel Dixon Ninth grade Gabriela Berumen 10th grade Marrison Simpson 11th grade Zander Bajtka 12th grade Litzy Gonzalez Jimenez Lexi Oomen Valerie Salinas A and B Honor Roll:  Third grade Dalton Boroff Briseis Martinez Fourth grade Linkin Kirwin…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Shelby defeats Hart

February 9, 2026

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 Shelby Tigers defeated county rival Hart Pirates Monday 53-44 in a West Michigan Conference…

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MSP Trooper Garrett Salters receives bravery and lifesaving awards

February 9, 2026

HART — Michigan State Police Trooper Garrett Salters of the Hart post received the bravery and lifesaving awards for his heroic actions during an 11-hour-long standoff with an active shooter in Silver Lake last August.  Trooper Salters was presented the awards by MSP Director Col.…

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Police news, published Feb. 9, 2026

February 9, 2026

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: Monday, Feb. 2, 2026:…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Feb. 9, 2026

February 9, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court:   – Carson William Bercot, 26, pleaded guilty Dec. 15, 2025 to delivery/manufacture of a schedule…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Shelby falls to Onekama in tight contest

February 8, 2026

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. ONEKAMA —…

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Co-op HS Hockey: Badgers have busy weekend with 1 loss, 1 win

February 8, 2026

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…

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Varsity Girls Basketball: Hart scores conference win against Ravenna

February 6, 2026

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 —…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Shelby defeats North Muskegon

February 6, 2026

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. NORTH MUSKEGON…

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HPD news, posted Feb. 6, 2026

February 6, 2026

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, Jan. 28,…

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Renowned Celtic music artists to perform in Hart Feb. 22

February 6, 2026

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present renowned Celtic music artists Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas in concert Sunday, Feb. 22, beginning at 3 p.m. in the…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: Shelby falls to North Muskegon

February 6, 2026

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 —…

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West Shore Bank employees raise over $13K for United Way

February 6, 2026

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s employees recently raised $13,766.23 for United Way chapters within its service area.  The funds were distributed to the following United Way chapters: United Way of…

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Winter weather advisory in effect through Friday afternoon

February 5, 2026

A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service for several west and central Michigan counties — including Oceana and Mason counties — is in effect until 1 p.m.…

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Shelby State Bank employees promoted to branch managers

February 5, 2026

SHELBY — Two Shelby State Bank employees — Melissa Harris and Tracy Wimpee — have been promoted to branch managers, the bank recently announced. Harris was promoted to branch manager…

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HS Girls Basketball: MCE varsity defeats Walkerville; Wildcats JVs beat Cardinals

February 5, 2026

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. Varsity CUSTER…

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Boil water advisory remains in effect after water line break in Shelby

February 5, 2026

UPDATE: THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY WAS LIFTED SUNDAY MORNING, FEB. 8, 2026. SHELBY — Some residents in the Village of Shelby will remain under a boil water advisory following a…

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Recent death: Harold Ralph Kempker, 87, of Hart

February 5, 2026

  Harold Ralph Kempker, 87, of Hart, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born September 3, 1938, the son of Harold and Viola (Venksy)…

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Girls Varsity Basketball: Shelby wins tight game against White Cloud

February 4, 2026

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. WHITE CLOUD…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 4, 2026

February 4, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jason Garth Spoelholf, 28, of Bitely, two counts of possession of firearms by a prohibited…

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We need your help

February 4, 2026

Folks, we really need your help. Before I continue, I want to thank those who have accepted our request and are now subscribing to the MCP/OCP Daily Briefing. We are…

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