By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — The Pentwater Historical Society has resumed its one-hour “Hancock Street History Stroll” on Mondays and Thursdays through Labor Day, beginning at 11 a.m. at the top of the Village Green. Shoppers can conveniently join the stroll either before or after they stock up for the week. It is a great way to learn…
Immediate openings in Lake, Manistee and Mason and Newaygo counties. FiveCAP, Inc has positions open for Head Start program Center Directors and Lead Teachers. Candidates must have Early Childhood Education AA or BA and experience teaching. Starting Pay: Center Director, $56,300 and Lead Teacher, $46,900;…
UPDATE: The watch has been cancelled for Oceana County OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Monday, July 27, for several counties in the western portion of the Lower Peninsula, including Oceana and Mason counties. The…
NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Hart woman was transported to Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont after taking “evasive maneuvers to avoid a head-on collision” on Loop Road near 164th…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to five separate injury crashes at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes in less than a week. One of the crashes resulted…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 79-year-old Twin Lake man died last week following a two-vehicle crash on South 192nd Avenue near East White Road that had occurred July 10, around 4:30…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, July 21, 2026:…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Design, Fabrication and Welding (DFW) Paraprofessional-CTE. High School diploma and two years experience working with machine tools and/or CNC…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Bus Aide. High School diploma required; 2 years experience working with students preferred. To view a complete job posting,…
The Illinois boy was walking through a trail at the Owasippe Scout Reservation BLUE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Muskegon County — An 11-year-old boy camping at the Owasippe Scout Reservation died after…
HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Timothy John Werkema, 44, of Howard City, Mich.; third-offense operating while intoxicated and misdemeanors…
HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging hosted its third annual pie auction Wednesday, July 15, raising funds for its Unmet Needs Fund, which helps older adults with essential…
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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 16,…
Vickie Hunt, 70, of Hart, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She was born in Pekin, Ill. on May 15, 1956. Vickie was a proud artist and created nautical…
Shelby Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for several employment opportunities for the upcoming school year. Current openings include: Special Education Coordinator Varsity Boys Baseball Coach Middle School Cross Country…
Mason County Central School District is currently seeking to hire a Director of State and Federal Programs/English Language Development Coach. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID…
HART — Polk Road from Oceana Drive to State Street will be closed “until further notice” for road work beginning Wednesday, July 29, according to the Oceana County Road Commission.…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — Hart cross country teams trained like Michigan State Police…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its third annual National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 4-8 p.m. at Shelby Township Community Park, at 4101 W.…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 43-year-old Ginn, Mich. man was sentenced to two consecutive 50-75 year prison terms; two concurrent 50-75 year prison terms; and one consecutive…
WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools Superintendent/Principal Joe Conkle has announced he is resigning after accepting the position of assistant principal of the Newaygo County RESA (Regional Educational Service Agency) Career and…
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