Story by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The portion of M 20 that has been closed to traffic since March 9 when construction of a $2.6 million tunnel project began will re-open Friday, May 15, at 8 a.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The approximate 76-foot-long tunnel underneath M 20 will allow pedestrians and tram traffic to…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 12-year-old boy fell 35 feet from a zip line platform at Grace Adventures Christian Camp Thursday, May 14, shortly before 10 a.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Hart post. The boy…
HART — Auditions for the Hart Community Performing Arts Association’s production of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” are set for Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the Hart Middle School, at 308 W. Johnson St. Audition participants are asked to use…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor. HART — Mark Platt will be the longest-serving superintendent in…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — More…
The following are parades and ceremonies scheduled in Oceana County in observance of Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 25: Ferry: 9 a.m., services begin at the North Cemetery; proceed…
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. NORTH MUSKEGON — The Shelby…
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 girls soccer…
Betty Leola Alvesteffer, 91, of Hart, died on Thursday, May 7, 2026. In accordance with Betty’s wishes, no services will be held. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — An 87-year-old Pentwater man was ticketed for careless driving and transported by ambulance to Trinity Health Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby Tuesday, May 12,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Oceana County man was sentenced to 40 months to 20 years in prison for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen…
St. John’s Church Position: Part-time Music Director Overview: Seeking a passionate director to lead music ministry. Services feature a blended worship style. Responsibilities: · Direct music for one weekly Sunday morning service · Play…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The attorney representing a 46-year-old Ferry Township woman accused of murdering her husband presented two motions in 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 11.…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Attorneys representing a 27-year-old mother and her 34-year-old boyfriend charged with multiple counts of child abuse in connection to the death of her…
PENTWATER — Emergency crews were dispatched to Hancock Street near Sixth Street Tuesday, May 12, around 1 p.m. for a vehicle that struck “multiple buildings” at the Snug Harbor Marina,…
HART — The following were sentenced Monday, May 11, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Joe Don Baisden, 47, pleaded no contest March 23 to a high-court misdemeanor of failure…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 42-year-old man was sentenced to prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 11, for convictions of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and probation…
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 dropped a…
Employment: High School English Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. See details and apply online at: www.mccschools.org Job…
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: Tuesday, May 5, 2026:…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — Marshville Dam Road between 64th and 56th avenues re-opened to traffic Saturday, May 9, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The stretch of road had been…
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