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Phil Morse hired as Shelby village administrator

July 26, 2024

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Jimmy’s Pub becomes Jimmy’z Pub under new ownership

July 25, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor MONTAGUE — Oceana County native Danny Zuniga’s entrepreneurial spirit has led him to purchasing three bars within 6 miles in two years. Two years ago, he bought the Rothbury Tavern and renamed it Danny’z Rothbury Tavern. Then about a year…

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UACJ Whitehall Industries providing space for school robotics teams

July 25, 2024

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LUDINGTON — MiSTEM Network Region 9 has recently formed a partnership with UACJ Whitehall Industries of Ludington to provide space for a new…

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July 25, 2024

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Employment: LMTA Bus Dispatcher

July 25, 2024

Ludington Mass Transit Authority (LMTA) is a public transportation authority servicing Mason County and is currently seeking candidates for a part-time dispatcher. Hours will vary from 6 a.m. to 7…

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Early voting for primary election begins Saturday

July 24, 2024

HART — Early voting for the Aug. 6 primary election begins Saturday, July 27, at the Oceana County Courthouse. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and early voting continues…

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81st Annual Strawberry Social Aug. 9

July 24, 2024

CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Claybanks United Methodist Church is having its 81st Annual Strawberry Social Friday, Aug. 9, from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy strawberry shortcake and ice cream and a bake sale. …

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Walkerville enrolling new students for upcoming school year

July 24, 2024

WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools is enrolling new students for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. The school is open in the summer months during the day, Monday through Thursday. If…

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HPD news, posted July 24, 2024

July 24, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 11, 2024: 3:30 p.m., harassment complaint, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. 10:26 p.m., alarm, 2000…

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Two Oceana entrepreneurs selected as finalists for Pitch North 

July 23, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Two Oceana County entrepreneurs — Cheri Bandt and Julie Engle — have been selected as part of five finalists who will pitch their business ideas to a…

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Shelby library to host book sale Aug. 24

July 23, 2024

SHELBY — The Shelby Area District Library is hosting a book sale Saturday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 20th annual “Good Buy” book sale is a great…

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Man cited for fifth time driving on a suspended license

July 23, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, July 15, 2024: 10:35 a.m., a 27-year-old Shelby man was cited for driving while license suspended, which was…

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Employment: LRE Special Education Paraprofessional

July 23, 2024

Employment: LRE Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Special Education Paraprofessional.  High School diploma required; two years experience…

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Tire blowout causes semi truck rollover crash on US 31

July 22, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Hesperia man suffered minor injuries in a semi truck rollover crash on US 31 near M 20 Thursday, July 18, around 5:45 a.m., according to…

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Roosevelt Road from 192nd to M 120 closed

July 22, 2024

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Roosevelt Road from 192nd Avenue to M 120 will be closed for road maintenance beginning Monday, July 22, at 8 a.m. until further notice, according to the…

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Farming for the Future Field Day is Aug. 13

July 19, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County – Farming for the Future Field Day will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the West Central Michigan Research…

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Obituary: Ann Burdick, 70, of Hesperia

July 18, 2024

Ann Elizabeth Burdick, 70, of Hesperia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was born January 13, 1954, in Banbury, Oxfordshire,…

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Water Maiden finds her permanent home

July 17, 2024

By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Skilled, civic-minded members of the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center are often quick to step in when they see an opportunity to advance a…

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