GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a 911 call of what appeared to be a “parachute falling from the sky and into Lake Michigan” Friday night, June 12, near the Little Point Sable Lighthouse in the Silver Lake area, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. After an extensive search, nothing was found. “On Friday, June 12, 2026 at…
HART — Shannon Beishuizen was crowned the 2026 Asparagus Queen during the National Asparagus Festival’s kickoff party Friday night, June 13, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. Sami Weesies was crowned the Runner Up. Shannon and Sami will ride on the National Asparagus Festival float in…
HART — James Jensen won the National Asparagus Festival’s first-ever asparagus eating contest during the kickoff party Friday night, June 12, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. With the victory, Jensen earned the title of Grand Marshal of the National Asparagus Festival Joan Glover Royale Parade,…
HART — Hart resident Mark Butcher was honored by the City of Hart recently for his hard work beautifying the Hart Lake shoreline. “The City of Hart and Mayor Amanda…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Every year thousands of people flock to Oceana County to celebrate asparagus season in the “Asparagus Capital of the World” during the National…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Twin Lake area man died when his vehicle hit a large tree at the intersection of 192nd Avenue and McKinley Road Wednesday, June 10, around…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. AMBER TOWNSHIP, Mason County — A regional…
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Mason and Oceana counties until 6:45 p.m. today. At 5:49 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along…
FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Grand Haven man riding a 2007 Suzuki ATV on Loop Road near 154th Avenue Saturday, June 6, at 1:15 a.m. was arrested for operating while…
CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 61-year-old Kalamazoo man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital in Muskegon following a motorcycle crash on Washington Road and 120th Avenue near…
This Boat Blog is presented by Manistee Harbor Tours, operator of the Princess of Manistee. Book your cruise at www.manisteeharbortours.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PENTWATER — Dredging operations are underway…
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: Thursday, June…
HART — A 49-year-old woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated after driving to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office to report she had been assaulted by a 34-year-old man at…
HART — The following were sentenced Monday, June 8, 2026 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Erick John Roth, 47, pleaded no contest April 27, 2026 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and…
Motorcycle crash survivor making miraculous recovery By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GRAND RAPIDS — Every day William “Coop” Cooper, Jr. takes one step closer to recovery after suffering critical injuries,…
Employment: High School English Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. See details and apply online at: www.mccschools.org Job…
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…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher for the Reintegration Program. For a complete list of requirements and responsibilities, visit our website at…
Employment: Teacher Consultant – Visually Impaired (VI) West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Teacher Consultant for the Visually Impaired. Master’s degree required. For a complete…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A jury found Jeffrey Scott Barrett, 42, of Gwinn, Mich., guilty Friday, June 5, of four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC)…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 34-year-old man pleaded no contest to second-degree child abuse in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, June 8, in connection to…
.png)
