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Hesperia school district closes Friday due to illness

February 6, 2025

HESPERIA — Hesperia Community Schools is closed Friday, Feb. 7, due to illness. “Due to a significant increase in illness among staff and students, Hesperia Community Schools will be closed on Friday, Feb. 7, for deep cleaning and sanitation,” the school announced Thursday evening. “To help prevent further spread of illness, we kindly ask parents to keep students home until…

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HPD news, published Feb. 6, 2025

February 6, 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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025: 12:06 a.m., suspicious situation, 10 block of State Street, City of Hart. 9:52 a.m.,…

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Recent births, published Feb. 6, 2025

February 6, 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.  Dak Alan-Roth Miller, the son of Tawana Beal-Miller and Christopher Miller of Hart, was born on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Unless indicated, births…

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Perch derby, 5K race, sledding, skiing top Pentwater Winterfest activities

February 5, 2025

PENTWATER — Village of Pentwater residents and visitors are gearing up for the annual Winterfest celebration this weekend. A highlight event is the 15th Annual Ryan Williams Perch Derby Saturday,…

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Employment: Community Nutrition Instructor

February 5, 2025

Employment: Community Nutrition Instructor Michigan State University Extension This position is responsible for the delivery of nutrition and physical activity education programs. For more information, position descriptions and application, see…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Feb. 5, 2025

February 5, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Marquis Terrell Nix, 35, pleaded guilty Nov. 12, 2024 to a…

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Edgar ‘Al’ Williams, 84, of Ludington

February 5, 2025

Edgar Allen “Al” Williams, 84,, of Ludington, formerly of Branch, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. Born on June 11, 1940, in Muskegon, he was a cherished son to…

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WSCC fall dean’s list

February 5, 2025
WSCC fall dean’s list

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s…

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Annie and Rod Capps Quartet to perform Feb. 16 in Hart

February 4, 2025

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present a concert by the Annie and Rod Capps Quartet Sunday, Feb. 16, at 3 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools…

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Obituary: Dolores Bauer, 96, of Mears

February 4, 2025

Dolores Bauer, 96, of Mears, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her residence. Born August 12, 1928, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Sidney and Edna…

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Hart man allegedly wields pistol while at bank

February 3, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — A 39-year-old Hart man was arrested on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and felony firearm after wielding…

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Thief/thieves steal mail, packages from postal box

February 3, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — A thief or thieves stole mail and packages from a US Postal Service collection box at the Rothbury Post Office on Winston Road.…

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Police news, published Feb. 3, 2025

February 3, 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: Tuesday, Jan.…

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Employment: Graphic Arts Teacher – CTE

February 3, 2025

Employment: Graphic Arts Teacher – CTE West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Graphic Arts Teacher-CTE.  Valid State of Michigan Standard CTE Certificate or the ability…

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NEWS ALERT: Grant Township FD called to assist at Montague structure fire

February 1, 2025

MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP — Oceana County’s Grant Township Fire Department was called to assist Muskegon County emergency crews at a working structure fire in the 4000 block of West Fruitvale Road…

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Danny’z Rothbury Tavern dishes out food and fun 

January 31, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — Danny Zuniga has made many improvements to the Rothbury Tavern after purchasing the bar in May of 2022. One of the biggest changes…

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Wildcats gear up for homecoming

January 31, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — The Walkerville Wildcats will celebrate homecoming next week.…

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HPD report, published Jan. 30, 2025

January 30, 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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 23,…

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Band of Brothers event at The Ladder set for Feb. 15

January 30, 2025

SHELBY — Local men and boys aged 12 and older are invited to The Ladder Community Center for the Band of Brothers event Saturday, Feb. 15, from 9-11:15 a.m. Coffee…

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Obituary: George August Grymonprez, 74, of Pentwater

January 30, 2025

George August Grymonprez, 74, of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home. He was born September 28, 1950, in Yale, Mich., the son of George and Blanche…

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Man rejects plea offer in fentanyl death case

January 29, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Oceana County man facing multiple charges in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, including delivery of a controlled substance causing death, rejected…

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