LANSING — Brad Renwick of Pentwater and Jose Lopez, Jr., of Walkerville are among 50 new Michigan State Police troopers to graduate from Trooper Recruit School last week. Renwick received the prestigious academic achievement award. Lopez has been assigned to the Fifth District’s Wayland post, and Renwick is assigned to the Eighth District’s St. Ignace post. “Michigan communities will soon…
Francis C. Miller, 90, of Pentwater, died on Monday, November 24, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. We are now featuring our convenient Email Service, which includes a daily recap of the day’s…
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HART — The City of Hart TIFA (Tax Increment Finance Authority) announced that the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the redevelopment of the vacant Ceres Solutions property on East Main Street officially reopened Thursday, Nov. 20. Submissions will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. The 100-year-old feed mill, which is owned by the City of Hart’s…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Hart woman received minor injuries in a rollover crash on southbound US 31 near Shelby Road Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 18. The woman, who was driving a 2006 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck around 3:30 p.m., lost control of the truck in the sleet/hail, states a report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. She was not transported…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025: 1:13 p.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 90 block of Chataqua Street, City of Hart. 5:07 p.m., wellbeing check, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 7:20 p.m., found property, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 7:40 p.m., suspicious situation, Wood and State streets,…
BOYNE CITY — Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund recently awarded 36 grants totaling more than $100,000 to local nonprofit organizations across the cooperative’s 26-county service area, which stretches from Kalamazoo to the Mackinac Straits. The central region board awarded nine grants totaling $28,377.77 and the south region board awarded 12 grants totaling $34,492 in the final grant cycle of 2025. The central service…
Sally Ann Kirwin, 86, of Walkerville, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born April 5, 1939, in Hart, the daughter of Asa Taylor and Laura (Dominy) Taylor. Sally enjoyed playing guitar, dancing, and crafting jewelry. She also loved playing cards with her husband and friends. Most of all, she enjoyed the time she got to spend with her…
Employment: Certified Nurse Aide Instructor Newaygo County RESA West Shore Community College is seeking applications for a part-time Certified Nurse Aide Instructor to teach two days per week, two to three hours per day at Newaygo County RESA starting Winter Semester. Applicants must be a registered nurse with an unrestricted nursing license to practice in Michigan, and have at least…
Employment: Special Education Teacher – MoCI West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI. 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,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old U.S. Postal Service rural mail carrier was hospitalized following a dog attack on Saturday, Nov. 15. The incident occurred at a residence in the 5000 block of 164th Avenue. The mail carrier, Anna Dukes, based out of the Hesperia Post Office, said she has been working for the postal service for…
Join First Baptist Church in Hart and Rothbury Community Church for a special evening of Christmas joy as the worship ministries present “Behold the Lamb of God” by Andrew Peterson. Performances are set for Friday, Dec.12, at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Hart and Saturday, Dec. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Rothbury Community Church. “This beautiful, Scripture-rich musical…
SHELBY — The Friends of Shelby Area District Library are hosting the 30th annual Celebration of the Holidays this week with a silent auction of 60 displays of trees, wreaths, quilts and unique gift baskets. Bidding ends Saturday, Nov. 22, at noon. A ‘buy-it-now’ sale of repurposed Christmas items and a drawing for a collection of new Christmas decor are…
Aric John Todd, 37, of New Era, died on Sunday, November 16, 2025. A full obituary will be posted soon. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com ________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help…
HART — Kick off the holiday season with the 2025 Home for the Holidays Lighted Christmas Parade Friday, Nov. 28, at 6:30 p.m. The streets will come alive with sparkling lights, festive floats and Christmas cheer as the parade makes its way through downtown Hart. Join the fun by entering a Christmas-themed float or bundle up and line the streets…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to southbound US 31 north of Shelby Road for a rollover crash Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 3:40 p.m. One person was reported to be injured. ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue…
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, Nov. 11, 2025: 2:29 a.m., a charge of operating while intoxicated against a 59-year-old Walkerville woman is pending lab results following a vehicle crash, North 176th Avenue and Madison Road, Colfax…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP — The 37-year-old Oceana County man who was shot and killed by a Muskegon County sheriff’s deputy at a hotel Nov. 7 was facing a felony charge of possession of child sexually abusive material in Oceana County’s 79th District Court, according to court records. The charge against Adam Randall Richards was dismissed one…
Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief When the R.M.S. Titanic sank on April 14, 1912, the…
Employment: JV Boys’ Basketball Coach, Pentwater Public Schools Pentwater Public School District is seeking to hire a Junior Varisty Boys’ Basketball coach for the 2026-2026 season (6% Schedule B Scale). Qualifications: Fundamental knowledge of the sport; ability to work well with students Apply to: Ralph Baker, Athletic Director Pentwater Public Schools, 600 Park St., Pentwater, MI 49449 rbaker@pentwater.k12.mi.us This is…
Adam Randall Richards, 37, of Shelby, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025. He was born July 15, 1988, in Grand Rapids. Adam had a quiet, creative soul and found joy in many forms of art — drawing, pottery, and even origami came naturally to him. He loved being out in nature, collecting rocks, exploring new places, and going on adventures…
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