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Downtown Shelby to be revamped with streetscape project

February 12, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — The downtown area of the Village of Shelby will undergo a major transformation this summer with a streetscape project. The plan includes: new streetlights, bump-outs for placemaking and traffic calming, concrete stamped sidewalk accents, tree plantings, flower beds, updated benches and garbage receptacles, improved accessible parking and wheelchair ramps, pocket park signage and…

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Oceana Asparagus Day set for March 5

February 12, 2026

NEW ERA  — Michigan State University Extension and asparagus industry partners will host Oceana Asparagus Day, providing Michigan asparagus growers with a full day of educational programming focused on markets, labor, and production challenges Thursday, March 5, at New Era Reformed Church. Registration is from…

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Seasonal weight, speed restrictions for roads go into effect Feb. 16

February 12, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Road Commission announced that seasonal weight and speed restrictions for county roads will go into effect on Monday, Feb. 16, at 6 a.m. until further notice. In an effort to prevent potholes, the road commission imposes seasonal weight and speed…

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An affordable path to a college education

February 11, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The Early Middle College program will offer an…

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Penwater PD achieves accreditation

February 11, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department recently achieved accreditation status from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. “We spent the last four years working on…

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Boys Varsity Basketball: Shelby falls to Newaygo

February 11, 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. NEWAYGO —…

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Varsity Wrestling: Hart defeats MCC in dual meet

February 11, 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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Co-op Hockey: Badgers lose to West Ottawa

February 11, 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. VICTORY TOWNSHIP…

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Hart High School honor roll

February 10, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press The following Hart High School students were named to the honor roll for marking period…

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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…

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Varsity Boys Basketball: Shelby tops White Cloud

February 10, 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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Recent births, published Feb. 10, 2026

February 10, 2026

Beniah Loren Prominski, the son of Kaitlyn and Colin Prominski of Mears, was born on Monday, February 9, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2026…

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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 —…

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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…

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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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