Hart Public Schools is seeking a patient, dedicated and highly motivated migrant/English as a second language (ESL) paraprofessional at Hart Middle School, serving students in fifth through eighth grades. The paraprofessional will provide targeted academic and language support to students who need additional assistance. The position involves working closely with individual students and small groups to help them overcome learning…
Hart Public Schools is seeking a patient, dedicated and highly motivated one-on-one paraprofessional at Hart Middle School, serving students in fifth through eighth grades. The paraprofessional will provide targeted academic, behavioral and emotional assistance to an individual student, helping the student navigate the school day, overcome learning challenges and manage behavioral needs. The position may also involve working with small…
HART — Ross Field won a write-in campaign for the Oceana Board of County Commissioners’ District 2 during the midterm election Tuesday, Nov. 3. Results for the write-in campaign were published by the Oceana County Clerk’s Office Wednesday. “I want to thank all of those who encouraged me to throw my hat in the ring and helped me to win…
HART — A possible safety situation put Hart Public Schools on alert Wednesday, Nov. 4, before it was determined that it was not a threat to school students and staff. “Late this morning, we were informed of a possible safety situation taking place in the City of Hart,” stated Hart Superintendent Brad Jacobs in a social media post, addressing parents…
Democrat Rebecca Amidon is the likely winner of Michigan’s 32nd Senate District race, defeating Republican Kim Cole by 2,362 votes, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election. All precincts in the five-county district have reported. Amidon received 60,311 votes, or 51%, compared to Cole’s 57,949 votes, or 49%. Cole, the four-term Mason County sheriff, carried three of the district’s…
Richard Allen Jordan, 90, of Walkerville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026, surrounded by a lifetime of memories and love. Richard proudly served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. He was a longtime member of the Vikings as well as the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed the outdoors where he spent time on his property…
UPDATE: This list was updated Wednesday morning, Nov. 3, with more complete results. The following are Oceana County unofficial results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 midterm election: Of 22,954 registered voters, 12,725 cast votes for a 55.44 percent voter turnout. Contested races U.S. Senator Democrat: Abdul El-Sayed 4,672 Republican: Mike Rogers 7,637 Governor Democrat: Jocelyn…
LANSING — A Fountain woman and an Oceana County youth organization are among 33 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations selected to receive the 2026 Governor’s Service Awards for their commitment to volunteerism and community service. Patricia Parsons of Fountain will receive a Volunteer of the Year Award, while the Oceana Youth Leadership Lab of Shelby will receive a Youth Impact…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Jason Garth Spoelhof, 28, pleaded guilty July 6 to firearms possession by a prohibited person and was sentenced Oct. 26 to one year in jail with credit for two days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. Christina Kaye Ludlow, year of birth 1988*,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A union that represents the certified nursing assistants at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility states that the CNAs will be forced to work 12-hours shifts or face a threat of termination. However, the facility’s administrator states that the union has been pressing the facility for the past several months to transition to…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — A warrant has been issued for a 43-year-old Hart man who allegedly set his fiancee’s camper on fire when she was inside of it, said Lt. Scott Bosley of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on 88th Avenue Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 3:30 p.m. It is alleged that he lit hay and clothing on fire…
HART — The Hart Pirates football program made a heartfelt tribute to a former Pirate football player who died in a tragic car crash, Oct. 27. Hart High School graduate Austin Martinez, 21, of New Era, and Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby were killed Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27, in a nearly head-on crash on South Oceana Drive, south of West…
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, Oct. 27, 2026: 3:30 a.m., a 17-year-old Rothbury girl was apprehended and charged with operating while intoxicated and failure to report an accident, Stony Lake Park, Benona Township. She was turned…
Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby, died due to an automotive accident on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in Oceana County. She was born May 25, 1962, in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the daughter of Nazario and Andrea Lopez. Graciela retired in 2024 from Peterson Farms in Shelby where she had been employed for over 25 years. In her spare time, Graciela…
Seven area youths have completed their initial training through the West Shore Beekeepers Association’s 2026 Youth Apiary Project and will receive their own honeybee colonies next spring. The program provides young people with hands-on experience in beekeeping while teaching agricultural skills, environmental stewardship and the importance of pollinators. The seven participants, selected through a competitive application process, are Owen Ernst…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The 27-year-old Montague man facing terrorism threat and explosive device possession charges in Muskegon County and firearms and resisting arrest charges in Oceana County will undergo psychiatric competency testing for his Oceana County case. Stewart Lee Simon was charged with four felonies in connection to allegedly running from Michigan State Police troopers at…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Nine ninth- and 10th-grade students from Hart, Manistee, Mason County Central and Shelby high schools are exploring careers in health care through the Northwest Michigan Health Pathways program. Launched locally in 2025, the annual program…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — The American Legion Post #30 is hosting an event to help local military veterans. Formerly called the Feather Party, the American Legion Fundraiser is set for Friday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. at the Pizza Factory. “It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year,” said Service Officer Darrell Hansen. “All of the funds we…
HART — A free medical and dental clinic will be held Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Oceana County Council on Aging, 4250 W. Tyler Road. The clinic, organized by AMEN (Adventist Medical Evangelism Network), will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until capacity is reached. The clinic will provide free dental, medical and vision services to individuals…
Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4725 Russell Road, Muskegon. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until time of services. Final interment will be in Hart Cemetery. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office has completed its review of a 385-page report regarding allegations involving the Gull Lake High School football program, said Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon Wednesday, Oct. 28. After a nearly four-month investigation, the Michigan State Police turned over the report to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office. The…
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