Latest Story

Man sentenced to prison for meth delivery/manufacture

May 5, 2026

HART — A 27-year-old man was sentenced to three to 20 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 4, according to court records. Kaleb Joshua-James Pringle pleaded guilty to the charge, March 9. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski gave Pringle credit for 52 days served in jail. His Oceana County…

Read more »

MSP report, published May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Thursday, April 30, 2026: 1:40 p.m., a 40-year-old New Era man was…

Read more »

Dana Nessel to speak at Oceana County Democrats spring fundraiser 

May 5, 2026

SHELBY — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will serve as the keynote speaker for the Oceana County Democrats spring fundraiser, ”Serving Up Democracy,” Tuesday, June 2, from 5-8 p.m.  The event will consist of dinner catered by Q Smokehouse of Ludington; music by Ruth Miller;…

Read more »

Nationally-renowned bluegrass band to perform May 15

May 5, 2026

HART — The Hart Community Community Performing Arts Series will conclude its 2025-2026 season Friday, May 15, with a special performance by the nationally-renowned bluegrass band, Authentic Unlimited. The concert…

Read more »

Falcons place sixth at WMD finals; Fatura wins discus title

May 5, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. CUSTER — Pentwater’s track and…

Read more »

Obituary: Thomas Frank Peacock, 88, of Mears

May 5, 2026

Thomas Frank Peacock, 88, of Mears, reached his heavenly destination on Thursday April 30, 2026. He was born Feb. 3, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, to Haessel L. and Dorothy (Siegrist)…

Read more »

Oceana County early middle college program approved, to launch in fall 2026

May 4, 2026

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Oceana County Press.  West Shore Community College, in partnership with local school districts across Oceana County, has…

Read more »

Hart girls take fifth at Shepherd Invitational

May 4, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SHEPHERD — The Hart girls…

Read more »

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 4, 2026

  Mental Health Matters is a presentation of West Michigan Mental Community Mental Health in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  May is Mental Health Awareness Month:…

Read more »

Michigan United Conservation Clubs to dissolve after nearly 90 years

May 4, 2026

LANSING — The Board of Directors of Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has unanimously approved a resolution to dissolve the organization, subject to all applicable legal…

Read more »

Hart boys track earns multiple medals at Shepherd Invite

May 3, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SHEPHERD — The Hart boys…

Read more »

Tigers baseball splits at Hesperia tourney, MCC claims title

May 3, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HESPERIA — Shelby’s varsity baseball…

Read more »

PHS track holds inaugural Falcon Flash Invitational, takes third in both divisions

May 2, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SCOTTVILLE — Pentwater’s track and…

Read more »

Montague sweeps Shelby in baseball doubleheader

May 2, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. MONTAGUE — Montague used big…

Read more »

Obituary: Donald Charles White Jr., 53, of Shelby

May 2, 2026

Donald Charles White Jr., 53, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He was born April 2, 1973, in Phoenix, Ariz., the son of Donald and Sandra (Dyster) White.…

Read more »

Obituary: Matthew Louis LeFevre, 74, of Hesperia

May 2, 2026

Matthew Louis LeFevre, 74, a lifelong resident of Hesperia, passed away peacefully Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont. Born June 15, 1951, Matt was…

Read more »

Shelby soccer drops 3rd match of week to Holland Black River

May 1, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. By Kai Taylor, OCP Sports…

Read more »

Pirate soccer rolls past Manistee 8-1

April 30, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. HART — Hart’s varsity girls…

Read more »

Hart discus thrower shatters 41-year record

April 30, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Not only did Hart High School senior Shelbie…

Read more »

Hart school leader urges voters to pass non-homestead millage May 5

April 30, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart Public Schools is asking voters to approve a non-homestead millage proposal Tuesday, May 5. The millage will fund costs for the district’s…

Read more »

Shelby boys soccer blanks Orchard View 7-0

April 30, 2026

MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Smith & Eddy Insurance and Michelle and Andrew Thomas. SHELBY — Shelby dominated possession…

Read more »

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Area Churches