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Silver Lake vacation home damaged by fire

July 15, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A fire damaged a vacation rental home on Silver Lake Monday evening, July 14. The blaze ignited at 1488 North Shore Dr. around 5:30 p.m., and firefighters remained on scene for about three hours, said Hart Area Fire Department Public Information Officer Troy Maloney, who is the Oceana County Emergency Manager. “It…

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Shelby Fruit Festival Pie Contest and Auction set for Aug. 16

July 15, 2025

SHELBY — Are you ready to whip up some hometown fun and to maybe win a trophy or two? Become a part of a sweet new tradition. The Shelby Fruit Festival Pie Contest and Auction is set for Saturday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. Submit…

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Obituary: Ronald Gene Monroe Sr., 82, of Hesperia

July 15, 2025

Ronald Gene Monroe Sr., 82, of Hesperia, formerly of Walkerville, passed away, Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born July 25, 1942, in Hart, the son of Roy and Josie (Gargano) Monroe. Ron had a lifelong love for the great outdoors. Whether he was casting…

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Employment: Upper Elementary Principal

July 15, 2025

Employment: Upper Elementary Principal Mason County Central School District is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Upper Elementary Principal for the 2025-2025 school year. Completion or near completion…

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Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist (temporary)

July 15, 2025

Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist (temporary) West Shore Educational Service District  has a position vacancy for a temporary Speech and Language Pathologist.  Must have a master’s degree in the area…

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Oil lamp causes house fire

July 14, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor FERRY TOWNSHIP — An oil lamp caused a house fire at 1549 E. Zimmer Road early Monday morning, July 14. “The homeowner accidentally knocked over…

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Police news, published July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Saturday, July…

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Recent births, published July 14, 2025

July 14, 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.  Evelyn May Rudat, the daughter of Corinne Zweedyk…

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Employment: Joint Media Sales Representative

July 14, 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: Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington

July 14, 2025

  Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing…

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Police news, published July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, July 7, 2025:…

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Armed motorcyclist allegedly goes over 120 mph fleeing from deputies

July 11, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Muskegon man faces multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from deputies on a motorcycle — reaching speeds over 120 mph —…

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Learning technology in agriculture

July 11, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WEARE TOWNSHIP,…

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US 31 lane closure south of Shelby scheduled for Monday, Tuesday

July 11, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The right lane of northbound US 31 near Grant Road is scheduled to be closed for road maintenance beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, July 14, through 4…

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Julia McTaggart awarded Oceana County Democratic Party scholarship

July 11, 2025

HART — Recent Hart High School graduate Julia McTaggart was awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Oceana County Democratic Party. The Oceana County Democratic Party awards one scholarship available to…

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Public Notice: Proposed telecommunications tower

July 11, 2025

Public Notice: Proposed telecommunications tower TowerKing is proposing to construct a 304-foot Guyed telecommunications tower at 8418 West Buchanan Road, Shelby, Oceana, Michigan 49455 (43 37 57.9 N / 86…

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Full stomachs and full hearts

July 10, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  WALKERVILLE — Every Wednesday morning during the summer in Walkerville,…

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Widespread Spectrum outage impacts local businesses

July 9, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — A widespread outage of Spectrum internet and phone service impacted many businesses in Oceana County and the White Lake area Wednesday, July 9. Businesses posted on social…

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Obituary: Michael Stanton Castor, 82, of Pentwater

July 9, 2025

Michael Stanton Castor, 82, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his home. He was born March 1, 1943, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Ersie “Pat” and…

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Obituary: Lynn Shannon Bromley, 83, of Walkerville

July 9, 2025

Lynn Shannon Bromley, 83, of Walkerville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 4, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born May 8,…

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Employment: Bus Driver

July 9, 2025

Employment: Bus Driver West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. Must meet school bus driver state certification requirements. To view a complete job…

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