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Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher

June 22, 2026

Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2026/2027 academic school year. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. This is a paid posting. Published until July 7, 2026

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Employment: JV Girls Volleyball Coach

June 22, 2026

Mason County Central School District is accepting applications for a Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach position. Previous volleyball playing and/or coaching experience preferred. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. This is a paid posting. Published until July 4, 2026. 

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Employment: High School Competitive Cheer Coach

June 22, 2026

Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for a High School Competitive Cheer Coach. Cheer experience required. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. This is a paid posting. Published until July 4, 2026. 

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Employment: Welding Faculty

June 19, 2026

West Shore Community College seeks an individual who is passionate about teaching in a successful rural technical education program and has a desire to build strong relationships with students, industry…

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Steve Bass named Pentwater Citizen of the Year

June 18, 2026

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club recently announced that Steve Bass has been selected as Pentwater’s 2026 Citizen of the Year, the community’s highest civic honor.  Bass was chosen from…

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Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club juried art fair set for July 11

June 18, 2026

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club will host the 61st Annual Pentwater Juried Art and Craft Fair, Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Pentwater…

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Pentwater Civic Band to begin 79th season on June 25; musicans welcome

June 18, 2026

PENTWATER — A summer tradition dating back nearly eight decades returns to the Pentwater Village Green on Thursday, June 25, when the Pentwater Civic Band opens its 79th season with…

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OCCOA to host wildlife booth June 25

June 18, 2026

HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging (OCCOA) is hosting the Outdoor Discovery Center’s Wildlife booth Thursday, June 25, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The free community event will promote multigenerational…

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Stony Lake Sparkler 5K set for July 5

June 18, 2026

Last year’s race raised $30,000 for the Crystal Valley Care Fund BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Annual Stony Lake Sparkler 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, July…

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Run-a-Muck 5K/10K race set for Sunday

June 18, 2026

MONTAGUE — Celebrate Father’s Day and the longest day of the year by participating in a European style cross-country run/walk race Sunday, June 21, at Scholl Farms, at 5955 Eilers…

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Hart PD news, published June 18, 2026

June 18, 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: Thursday, June 11,…

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Hart, Pentwater departments collaborating to form fire authority

June 17, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart and Pentwater fire departments are collaborating to form the West Mich Fire Authority in an effort to more efficiently handle growing emergency…

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Oceana County nonprofits receive Great Lakes Energy grants

June 17, 2026

BOYNE CITY — Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund has awarded more than $161,000 in grants to 47 nonprofit organizations across its 26-county service area during the first grant cycle of…

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5 people injured in 3 dune crashes over the weekend

June 16, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to three separate injury crashes at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes over the weekend. The first crash occurred Friday, June 12,…

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Man accused of assaulting brother-in-law with vehicle

June 16, 2026

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Hart man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on charges of felonious assault, probation violation and driving while license suspended in the 3400 block…

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Consumers Energy to perform substation maintenance in Hesperia 

June 16, 2026

HESPERIA – Consumers Energy will perform routine maintenance on the Hesperia substation Thursday, June 18, according to a press release issued by Consumers Energy.  “The routine upgrades will help reduce…

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Police looking for hit-and-run driver

June 16, 2026

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the car and driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Maple Island Road near McKinley Road Tuesday, June 9, at…

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Police news, published June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026

The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, June 10, 2026: 12:55 p.m., a 39-year-old Hart woman was cited for driving while license revoked, East Main…

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Obituary: Deborah Jayne Hunt, 68, of Hesperia

June 16, 2026

Deborah “Debbie” Jayne Hunt, 68, of Hesperia, passed away after a very short stay at the Poppin Hospice House on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with family and friends at her…

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WSCC trustees commend Ward after annual review

June 15, 2026

VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Mason County — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees recently completed its annual evaluation of President Scott Ward, praising his leadership and citing a series of…

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PHOTO GALLERY: The 2026 National Asparagus Festival parade

June 13, 2026

HART — Oceana County residents and visitors celebrated the 2026 National Asparagus Festival during the Joan Glover Royale Parade Saturday, June 13, carrying on a 53-year tradition. OCP photos by…

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