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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 an oil lamp, and it caused the outlet to short out, and the fire started,” said Cpt. Chris Ernst of the Ferry Township Fire Department. “She and her two dogs…

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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 12, 2025: 1:02 a.m., malicious destruction of property, a car window was smashed causing $400…

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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 and Edward Rudat of Montague, was born on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Corewell Health…

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Recent death: Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington

July 14, 2025

  Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing…

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Police news, published July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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: Monday, July 7, 2025:…

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Armed motorcyclist allegedly goes over 120 mph fleeing from deputies

July 11, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Muskegon man faces multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from deputies on a motorcycle — reaching speeds over 120 mph —…

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Learning technology in agriculture

July 11, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WEARE TOWNSHIP,…

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US 31 lane closure south of Shelby scheduled for Monday, Tuesday

July 11, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The right lane of northbound US 31 near Grant Road is scheduled to be closed for road maintenance beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, July 14, through 4…

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Julia McTaggart awarded Oceana County Democratic Party scholarship

July 11, 2025

HART — Recent Hart High School graduate Julia McTaggart was awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Oceana County Democratic Party. The Oceana County Democratic Party awards one scholarship available to…

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Public Notice: Proposed telecommunications tower

July 11, 2025

Public Notice: Proposed telecommunications tower TowerKing is proposing to construct a 304-foot Guyed telecommunications tower at 8418 West Buchanan Road, Shelby, Oceana, Michigan 49455 (43 37 57.9 N / 86…

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Full stomachs and full hearts

July 10, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  WALKERVILLE — Every Wednesday morning during the summer in Walkerville,…

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Widespread Spectrum outage impacts local businesses

July 9, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — A widespread outage of Spectrum internet and phone service impacted many businesses in Oceana County and the White Lake area Wednesday, July 9. Businesses posted on social…

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Obituary: Michael Stanton Castor, 82, of Pentwater

July 9, 2025

Michael Stanton Castor, 82, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his home. He was born March 1, 1943, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Ersie “Pat” and…

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Obituary: Lynn Shannon Bromley, 83, of Walkerville

July 9, 2025

Lynn Shannon Bromley, 83, of Walkerville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 4, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born May 8,…

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Employment: Bus Driver

July 9, 2025

Employment: Bus Driver West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. Must meet school bus driver state certification requirements. To view a complete job…

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Hart hires firm to aid in city manager search

July 8, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Following the announcement of Hart City Manager Rob Splane’s resignation, the city has hired a consulting firm to aid in the search for…

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Hart Area Fire Department debuts Rescue 181 

July 8, 2025

HART — The Hart Area Fire Department announced the donation of a new Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar edition Side-By-Side (SXS) off-road rescue vehicle.  “This rescue unit is in service…

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Cutter receives professional of the year award

July 8, 2025

HART — Hart Bio-Pure Superintendent Paul Cutter was recently awarded the Doris Van Dam Operations Professional of the Year Award at the 100th anniversary conference of the Michigan Water Environment…

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Boy who was buried in the sand dunes is ‘home and doing well.’

July 8, 2025

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The 9-year-old Fenton boy who was rescued after he was buried in the sand‎ at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Friday night “is reportedly home and doing…

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US 31 lane closures to continue through Wednesday

July 8, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, July 8 and 9, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on northbound and southbound US 31…

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Recent births, published July 8, 2025

July 8, 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 Rose Hill, the daughter of Haleigh and…

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