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Shelby Township installs solar lights, eco-friendly equipment

December 23, 2024

‘Our hope is to … continue the alternative energy journey as well as share the resources and information with the other villages, cities, and townships in Oceana County. It’s a small step but an important one.’ – Shelby Township Supervisor Richard Raffaelli SHELBY – Shelby Township announced the installation of its third solar street light as part of an ongoing…

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Winter weather advisory issued

December 23, 2024

A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service until 11 p.m. tonight. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected for central and west central Michigan. Snow is expected to start about 3 p.m. ________________________ Please Support Local News Receive…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Dec. 20, 2024

December 20, 2024

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Arnulfo Rios, Jr., 53, of 1354 W. McKinley Rd, Rothbury, two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Preliminary exam: Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. – Andres Rodriguez, 41, of 2725…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Dec. 20, 2024

December 20, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Jeffrey Louis Kaiser, 65, of 18950 Elli Lane, Fruitport, pleaded guilty Dec. 10 to operating while intoxicated…

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After Hours School Attendance Hotline meant to help resolve absenteeism

December 19, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational…

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Police news, published Dec. 19, 2024

December 19, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024:…

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Deer carcass dumped on grave

December 19, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Shelby man was cited for illegal disposal of solid waste for allegedly dumping a deer head, skins and hooves on a gravesite at the Mount…

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Winter weather advisory issued

December 19, 2024

OCEANA COUNTY — A winter weather advisory is in effect beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, until 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20. The National Weather Services has issued the…

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Firefighters battle workshop fire

December 18, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from four area departments battled a workshop fire at 6211 E. Loop Rd. Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 18. Firefighters from Hesperia, Ferry…

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Robbery suspects arraigned

December 18, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART TOWNSHIP — Two Shelby men accused of robbing the La Mexicana De Pancho grocery store at gunpoint Friday evening, Dec. 13, were arraigned in…

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Long-time Old Newsboys/Goodfellows president dies

December 17, 2024

OCEANA COUNTY — The long-time president of the charitable organization, the Oceana Old Newsboys and Goodfellows, William Wirt “Bill” House, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 12, at the age of…

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OCCOA and Read Early Read Often host Christmas event Friday

December 17, 2024

HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging and Read Early Read Often are teaming up to host a special event for Oceana County’s children Friday, Dec. 20, from 10…

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Homeless man faces prison term for invading home

December 17, 2024

HART  — A 31-year-old homeless man is looking at a three-year prison term after pleading guilty during a pretrial hearing in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court to second-degree home invasion…

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Hart man sentenced to jail for multiple convictions

December 17, 2024

HART — A 54-year-old Hart man was sentenced to seven months in jail for probation violation, along with a concurrent term of five months in jail for convictions of receiving…

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Pentwater Arts Council awards teacher grants

December 17, 2024

PENTWATER — Established in 2022 by the Pentwater Arts Council, the Oceana County Teacher Grant program is in its third year of awarding grant money to teachers involved in providing…

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Deputies busy with arrests

December 17, 2024

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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Dec.…

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Employment: Secondary World Language (Spanish) Teacher – Shelby High School

December 17, 2024

Employment: Secondary World Language (Spanish) Teacher – Shelby High School This is a paid posting. Posted until Jan. 2, 2025

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Man, 61, sentenced to 25-50 years in prison for CSC

December 16, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 61-year-old West Virginia man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 16, to 25-50 years in prison for a…

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Defendant’s motion to set aside hunting death conviction denied

December 16, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART – A judge denied a motion to set aside a conviction against a 69-year-old Jenison man who carelessly discharged his gun, killing a 13-year-old…

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Two men arrested for armed robbery of store

December 16, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART TOWNSHIP — Two men will face charges of armed robbery and felony firearms following an armed robbery at the La Mexicana de Pancho grocery…

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Medical condition leads to crash

December 16, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 49-year-old Portage, Indiana man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital following a one-vehicle crash Friday, Dec. 13, shortly before 5:30 p.m., according…

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