SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — A 43-year-old Shelby man died after reportedly diving into a swimming pool in the 4800 block of West Birch Lane Tuesday afternoon, July 14, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. “On Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:20 PM, emergency crews responded to the 4800 block of West Birch Lane in Mason County’s Summit Township…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PENTWATER — Construction is underway on the Pentwater Historical Society’s long-planned museum expansion, marking the next phase of a project that will nearly double the size of the museum while creating new exhibit, educational and community gathering spaces. Work recently began at the Pentwater Historical Museum, 85 S. Rutledge St., following the historical society’s successful fundraising…
The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, July 10, 2026: 2:32 a.m., a 36-year-old Montague man was arrested for operating without a license, Skeels Road near Big Blue Lake Road, Otto Township. A charge of methamphetamine possession is pending lab analysis of the substance. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 3:45 a.m., a…
PENTWATER — Artist Catherine Wahl was awarded Best of Show during the Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club 61st Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday, July 11. Wahl uses cyanotype, which is a 19th Century photographic printing process. Flora is arranged on top of treated paper, and then the image is exposed to sunlight, creating a beautiful blue print. The art and craft…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Bud Greiner and Patricia Glover-Hand, who are the original host and hostess of the first Ox Roast and Homecoming, attended the 75th annual event Sunday, July 12, at Saint Joseph Church on Jackson Road. “This past weekend, our parish family celebrated the 75th annual Ox Roast,” said St. Joseph and St. Vincent Parish Business Manager Pam Glover.…
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West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for an ASM Tech English Specialist-Part-time. Michigan secondary teacher certification or equivalent in the area of English or Communications 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 10, Ludington, MI 49431…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a High School Math Specialist-Part-Time. Michigan secondary teacher certification or equivalent in the area of Mathematics 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 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Two people suffered minor injuries Monday evening after the side-by-side off-road vehicle they were riding rolled over on Pete’s Ridge at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. The crash occurred Monday, July 13, shortly before 7 p.m. in the Silver Lake Sand Dunes ORV area, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office traffic crash report. A 22-year-old Livonia…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Road Baptist Church will host a Feeding America mobile food distribution on Thursday, July 16, offering free groceries to anyone in need. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. in the church’s Roadhouse building, located in the lower parking lot at Shelby Road Baptist Church, 4066 W. Shelby Road. Food distribution will take place outside the Roadhouse, weather…
Judith (Judy) Ann Osten-Sacken, 92, of Hart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with family by her side. Judy was born on Dec. 27, 1933, in Hart, to Merle ¨Doc¨ and Martha Wood (nee Anderson). She graduated co-salutatorian from Hart High School in 1952 and then completed her studies at the University of Michigan´s dental hygiene program in…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. To view a complete job posting, visit our website at www.wsesd.org Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 West US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled. West Shore ESD offers a competitive wage and fringe…
ROTHBURY — Michigan State Police have eliminated a Muskegon-area woman as a suspect in the investigation into the death of a newborn infant whose body was discovered during the 2026 Electric Forest Festival. In an update posted Friday, July 10, on the Michigan State Police Sixth District’s X account, investigators said they recently received a tip about a woman from…
PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Pentwater Township voters will decide Aug. 4 whether to approve a new four-year operating millage that would provide funding for Pentwater District Library services through 2029. The proposal asks voters to authorize the library to levy up to 1.25 mills, or $1.25 for every $1,000 of taxable value, on all taxable property within the Pentwater District Library…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Local history will come to life later this month as the Friends of Pentwater Township Cemetery hosts the Pentwater Township Cemetery Stroll, a guided walking tour highlighting some of the community’s most notable historical figures. The event will take place Friday, July 24, beginning at 10 a.m. at Pentwater Township Cemetery. The approximately…
Eight west Michigan artists will open their studios and showrooms to the public next week as part of the annual Art Ramble West Michigan, a self-guided tour stretching from Ludington to New Era. The two-day event will take place Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The approximately 30-mile tour includes five locations where…
Austin Matthew Smith, 20, born Oct. 18, 2005 passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of joy, loyalty, and adventure. Rarely seen without a smile on his face, Austin brought light into every room he entered. His contagious laugh was unforgettable, and his big heart knew no bounds. He had an enormous love and loyalty to…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A wandering alligator was safely returned to its owner early Thursday morning after an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy found the reptile sitting in a rain puddle along the side of the road. According to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast, the incident occurred Thursday, July 9, at 12:41 a.m. in Shelby Township. The information was taken from a…
The following births have been reported: George Raymond Hilton, the son of Sarah and Robert Hilton of Pentwater, was born on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Jameson Ryan Boss, the son of Kaelee and Ryan Boss of Manistee, was born on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births …
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old man died and his passenger was seriously injured following a single-vehicle crash late Wednesday night in Oceana County. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hart Post responded to the crash at about 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, on South Oceana Drive south of West Buchanan Road. According to the preliminary investigation, the 22-year-old driver…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HART — The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 2, 2026 • 3:09 p.m., alarm, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. • 3:33 p.m., well-being check, 300 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. • 8 p.m.,…
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