
Winds knock down power lines, trees. OCEANA COUNTY — There are several reports of power lines and trees down throughout the county due to strong winds. Please drive with caution as crews are on scene, working to secure the areas.

Convicted sex offender faces prison for re-offending. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hart man, who is a registered sex offender, faces a prison term of 29-57 months after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim between 13-16 years old — and second-offense habitual offender in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Dec. 14. Alexander Cole Mayse, of…

Claw Club students work hard to protect the environment. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Students Alex Crowder, Aden Palazzola and Luke Choponis are the Project Green recycling team at Shelby Middle School. The boys make the rounds to every classroom each week to gather the recycled materials and…

First Baptist Church Christmas services Dec. 19 and 24. HART — First Baptist Church members invite the community to join them for two special Christmas services, celebrating the season. The “Christmas Celebration Service” is set for Sunday, Dec. 19. “Community members are encouraged to attend this special, exciting, music-filled Christmas service, celebrating the birth of Jesus,” states a press release…