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Winter weather advisory issued for Sunday evening and Monday

March 23, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory that begins at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 23, and continues through 8 p.m. Monday, March 24. The advisory includes Oceana, Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo and Mecosta counties. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches are expected, along with winds gusting as high…

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Obituary: Robert Paul Cornelisen, 86, of Pentwater

March 21, 2025

Robert Paul Cornelisen, 86, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, February 27, 2025. Born on January 20, 1939, in Detroit, he was the son of Paul and Pauline Cornelisen. Bob (nicknamed Corny) grew up in Riverside, Illinois, and attended the University of Illinois, where he joined…

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Public Notice: City of Ludington 2025 Annual Contracts

March 21, 2025

Public Notice: City of Ludington 2025 Annual Contracts The City of Ludington will be accepting bids for the following 2025 annual contracts: Crack Sealing Fire Extinguisher Inspections Bids will be accepted until the bid opening, scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2 p.m. Please…

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Employment: Joint Media Sales Representative

March 21, 2025

Synergy Media, owner of WKLA, WWKR, WLDN, WKZC, and WMLQ radio, along with Media Group 31, owner of Mason County Press and Oceana County Press, are seeking a joint full…

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Recent death: Randall Scott Rose, 63, of Rothbury

March 21, 2025

Randall Scott Rose, 63, of Rothbury, died on Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born November 6, 1961, in Muskegon, the son of Ray and Betty (Burns) Rose. A graveside…

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Court of appeals upholds murder conviction

March 19, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the 2023 murder conviction of Carlos Andres Sanchez, 35, of Muskegon. Sanchez was found guilty by a…

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Diman-Wolf Pre-K Round Up set for March 25 and April 7

March 19, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart Public Schools Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center has scheduled two Pre-K Round Up…

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Trail cam photos lead to suspect’s arrest

March 19, 2025

HART  — A homeowner’s trail cam photos, a post on OCP and the public’s sharing of OCP’s post aided police in the arrest of a theft suspect, said Oceana County…

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Walkerville to host Space Adventure Party April 10

March 19, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Whether you’re a Walkerville family with a 4,…

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Recent births, published March 19, 2025

March 19, 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.  Indigo Annalee Walker, the daughter of Crystal Underwood…

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Obituary: Pauline Kokx, 84, of Ludington

March 19, 2025

Pauline Margaret Kokx, 84, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born May 14, 1940, in Muskegon,…

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Employment: FloraCraft Business Intelligence Analyst II

March 19, 2025

Employment: FloraCraft Business Intelligence Analyst II In this cross functional role, you will be responsible for developing insights to help determine the success and health of the business. In this…

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Police seek public’s help in finding a person of interest in theft case

March 18, 2025

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a person of interest in a larceny theft that recently occurred in the 1000…

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Easter events 2025

March 18, 2025

The following Easter events scheduled for Oceana and Mason counties have been reported to Oceana County Press and Mason County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email:…

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Obituary: Douglas LaPage, 78, of Pentwater

March 18, 2025

Douglas Clayton LaPage, 78, beloved widower, father, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025.  He was born on August 18, 1946, in Saginaw, the son of Joseph and Berdella (Moore)…

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Electric grid upgrade to interrupt power in Hesperia Friday night

March 17, 2025

HESPERIA – Consumers Energy will temporarily interrupt power to 2,347 customers in Hesperia later this week as it coordinates upgrades with Wolverine Power Cooperative to provide more reliable electric service.…

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Police news, published March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

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: Monday, March…

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K-9 tracks suspects into the woods following car chase

March 17, 2025
K-9 tracks suspects into the woods following car chase

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — A 31-year-old Greenville man and a 26-year-old Greenville woman were arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday afternoon, March 12, following a police…

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White River Light Station to celebrate 150th anniversary

March 17, 2025

FRUITLAND TOWNSHIP, Muskegon County – The historic White River Light Station and Museum is turning 150 years old, and Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association is celebrating in grand style Saturday,…

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Shelby State Bank hires new Whitehall branch manager

March 17, 2025

WHITEHALL — Joshua Erdman has been hired as the new branch manager and mortgage loan originator at the Shelby State Bank Whitehall office, 8238 Whitehall Rd. Erdman is a 2010…

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Obituary: Pamela Jean Griffis, 69, of Pentwater

March 17, 2025

Pamela Jean Griffis, 69, of Pentwater, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on  Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her home. She was born November 22,…

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