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Three injured when SUV, semi collide

July 18, 2025

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Three people were transported to the hospital after an SUV and a semi truck hauling cherry juice crashed Thursday afternoon, July 17, at Oceana Drive and Monroe Road, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “There were several injuries, but we were very lucky in that there were no fatal injuries, and the injuries that…

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‘Grillin’ for God’ at the Ladder

July 18, 2025

SHELBY — The Ladder Community Center will host “Grillin’ for God” every Friday during the month of August. There is no cost to attend this event. “We want to bless our community by serving hot dogs and chips from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring…

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Police investigate sextortion case

July 17, 2025

COLFAX TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated a sextortion case Wednesday afternoon, July 16, in the 5300 block of North 176th Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A 26-year-old man was being blackmailed after sending nude photos of himself to a person…

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Police news, published July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

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: Tuesday, July…

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Hart PD news, published July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

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, July 10,…

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Obituary: Gary Salerno, 71, of Pentwater

July 17, 2025

Gary Salerno, 71, of Pentwater,  passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, July 16, 2025.  Gary was briefly in the care of Harbor Hospice and surrounded by his son, Mike,…

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Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Elementary School

July 17, 2025

Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Elementary School This is a paid posting. Published until July 30, 2025. 

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Hart superintendent to retire at end of school year

July 16, 2025

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…

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ESD’s Morris honored at transportation expo

July 16, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  The following story was published by School…

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79th District Court arraignments, published July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Allen Michael McClellan, 34, of Rothbury; analogues possession. Preliminary exam: July 22 at 1 p.m.…

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Obituary: Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington

July 16, 2025

Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. In Loving Memory of a Remarkable Woman Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Nurse, and Warrior With hearts full of…

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Recent death: William Herschel Wilde, 69, of Manistee

July 16, 2025

  William Herschel Wilde, 69, of Manistee, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.   Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington,…

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79th District Court sentencings, published July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Joseph Scott Summerskill, 40, of Hesperia, pleaded guilty June 24 to second-degree retail fraud and was sentenced…

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Silver Lake vacation home damaged by fire

July 15, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A fire damaged a vacation rental home on Silver Lake Monday evening, July 14. The blaze ignited at 1488 North Shore Dr.…

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Shelby Fruit Festival Pie Contest and Auction set for Aug. 16

July 15, 2025

SHELBY — Are you ready to whip up some hometown fun and to maybe win a trophy or two? Become a part of a sweet new tradition. The Shelby Fruit…

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Obituary: Ronald Gene Monroe Sr., 82, of Hesperia

July 15, 2025

Ronald Gene Monroe Sr., 82, of Hesperia, formerly of Walkerville, passed away, Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born July 25, 1942, in Hart, the son of Roy and Josie…

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Employment: Upper Elementary Principal

July 15, 2025

Employment: Upper Elementary Principal Mason County Central School District is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Upper Elementary Principal for the 2025-2025 school year. Completion or near completion…

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Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist (temporary)

July 15, 2025

Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist (temporary) West Shore Educational Service District  has a position vacancy for a temporary Speech and Language Pathologist.  Must have a master’s degree in the area…

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Oil lamp causes house fire

July 14, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor FERRY TOWNSHIP — An oil lamp caused a house fire at 1549 E. Zimmer Road early Monday morning, July 14. “The homeowner accidentally knocked over…

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Police news, published July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Saturday, July…

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Recent births, published July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Evelyn May Rudat, the daughter of Corinne Zweedyk…

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