Byron Richard Purdy Sr., 82, of Mears, died unexpectedly Friday, June 26, 2026, due to an accident. He was born April 14, 1944, in Hart. Byron retired as a union lineman, working many years on transmission lines. In his spare time he enjoyed playing golf and baseball, hunting and riding his moped. He also looked forward to hanging with the…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies responded to five crashes that caused injuries at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes over the weekend. A 27-year-old Richland, Mich. man suffered a back injury when he was driving a 1999 Jeep Cherokee Friday, June 26, at 12:15 p.m. The man “crested a dune and lost control of his vehicle, which overturned, landing…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the area of West Cleveland Road and South 100th Avenue for a male subject who fell off a moving vehicle, suffering a head injury, Monday, June 29, around 3:20 p.m. Cleveland Road was blocked to traffic in the area of the accident. ___________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage Receive daily…
ROTHBURY — Michigan State Police continues to investigate the discovery of a deceased newborn found Sunday morning, June 28, inside a porta-potty in the camping area at the Electric Forest Festival. According to MSP, the body of the neonate, which is an infant 4 weeks old or younger, was found inside a portable restroom by an employee of the restroom…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor COLFAX TOWNSHIP — An 82-year-old Hart man died after crashing the 2008 Honda moped he was operating on North 176th Avenue near Dennis Keating Drive Friday, June 26, shortly after 2 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Byron Richard Purdy was pronounced dead at the scene, said Sheriff Mast. “Although passersby attempted to…
Watch fireworks light up the sky in celebration of the Fourth of July in Oceana County: Hart Sparks Thursday, July 2, at dusk Celebrate Independence Day early at Hart Sparks in downtown Hart, beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, delicious food vendors, a kids zone, chalet shopping, and the downtown Hart social district. The night…
OCEANA COUNTY — A large portion of the western portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Oceana and Mason counties, is under an extreme heat warning beginning at 2 p.m. Monday, June 29, through 8 p.m. Thursday, July 2, according to the National Weather Service. Expect “dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 expected,” states NWS. The warning…
ROTHBURY — The Michigan State Police Sixth District is reminding motorists to anticipate heavy traffic Monday, June 29, as the Electric Forest Festival wraps up at the Double JJ Resort. “Festival attendees will begin departing the Electric Forest Festival early Monday morning, June 29,” states MSP. “Heavy traffic is expected between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. as thousands of vehicles…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – SXI/SCI. Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US…
ROTHBURY — Michigan State Police are investigating the discovery of a deceased newborn found Sunday morning in the camping area at the Electric Forest festival. According to MSP, the body of the neonate was found inside a portable restroom by an employee of the restroom servicing company who was performing routine maintenance. Police said the investigation remains active and that…
HART — As boating traffic increases over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office will increase on-the-water patrols and enforcement as part of Operation Dry Water, a national campaign focused on preventing boating under the influence (BUI). From July 3–5, officers will take part in the initiative in partnership with the National Association of State Boating…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2025-2026 Winter Semester, recognizing students for their academic achievement during the winter term. Full-time students who earned a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher…
Mercile Louise “Weasie” Olson, 80, of Mears, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2026. She was born on May 23, 1946, to Doris Louise Brandel and George Carl Brandel in Hart. There are not enough words to describe the vibrancy of her personality with any accuracy. Exuberant, outgoing, loyal, to know her was to love her and to hear her coming…
Donna Jean Hansen, 88, of Shelby, died on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Services are pending. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2026 deaths. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________…
HART — The City of Hart announced that The Monarch in Hart, LLC, owned by Cindy Beth Davis-Dykema, has been selected to receive a $25,000 Match on Main Grant through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Match on Main is a reimbursement-based grant program that helps new and expanding small businesses in Michigan downtowns and commercial districts invest in projects…
ROTHBURY — As tens of thousands festival goers descend upon the Double JJ Resort for the Electric Forest Festival this week, Muskegon County Emergency Management issued a traffic advisory for US 31 and I 96. The advisory states the following: Please be advised of potential regional traffic impacts related to the Electric Forest Festival, taking place June 25–28 in Rothbury,…
West Shore Community College is seeking an experienced nursing professional to serve as Allied Health and LPN Apprenticeship Program Coordinator. This position provides leadership and coordination for Allied Health and LPN Apprenticeship programs, working closely with students, faculty, healthcare employers, clinical partners and workforce organizations to support program operations, student success, compliance, accreditation, clinical partnerships, recruitment and workforce development initiatives.…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Historical Society is inviting residents and visitors to explore the nation’s founding through a new exhibit and community-wide educational program commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Beginning June 29 and continuing throughout the summer season, the society will present “250 Years of the Declaration of Independence” at the Pentwater Museum, located at 85…
HART — The following were sentenced Monday, June 22, 2026 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Aaron Carlisle Kelly, 47, pleaded guilty April 13 to possession of heroin, cocaine or another narcotic, weapons possession by a prohibited person and operating while intoxicated and was sentenced June 22 to concurrent terms of two months in jail; nine months in jail; and…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — An 81-year-old Marne, Mich. man who was operating a 2021 Polaris RZR on the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, June 21, around 4 p.m. received minor injuries when the RZR overturned, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Also receiving minor injuries were his passengers—two Hilliard, Ohio girls, ages 10 and 14, according to the…
ROTHBURY — As tens of thousands of visitors arrive in Oceana County this week for Electric Forest, the festival’s presence is once again evident not only on the Double JJ Resort grounds, but also in classrooms, parks, and community spaces across the region. “While the four-day event brings music and energy to Rothbury each summer, its impact extends far beyond…
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