Blog Archives

Employment: One-on-One Paraprofessional

November 5, 2026

Hart Public Schools is seeking a patient, dedicated and highly motivated one-on-one paraprofessional at Hart Middle School, serving students in fifth through eighth grades. The paraprofessional will provide targeted academic, behavioral and emotional assistance to an individual student, helping the student navigate the school day, overcome learning challenges and manage behavioral needs. The position may also involve working with small…

Read more »

Amidon likely winner of 32nd Senate District race

November 4, 2026

Democrat Rebecca Amidon is the likely winner of Michigan’s 32nd Senate District race, defeating Republican Kim Cole by 2,362 votes, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election. All precincts in the five-county district have reported. Amidon received 60,311 votes, or 51%, compared to Cole’s 57,949 votes, or 49%. Cole, the four-term Mason County sheriff, carried three of the district’s…

Read more »

Obituary: Richard Allen Jordan, 90, of Walkerville

November 4, 2026

Richard Allen Jordan, 90, of Walkerville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026, surrounded by a lifetime of memories and love. Richard proudly served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. He was a longtime member of the Vikings as well as the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed the outdoors where he spent time on his property…

Read more »

Local volunteers to receive Governor’s Service Awards

November 3, 2026

LANSING — A Fountain woman and an Oceana County youth organization are among 33 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations selected to receive the 2026 Governor’s Service Awards for their commitment to volunteerism and community service. Patricia Parsons of Fountain will receive a Volunteer of the Year Award, while the Oceana Youth Leadership Lab of Shelby will receive a Youth Impact…

Read more »

Obituary: Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby

November 1, 2026

Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby, died due to an automotive accident on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in Oceana County. She was born May 25, 1962, in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the daughter of Nazario and Andrea Lopez. Graciela retired in 2024 from Peterson Farms in Shelby where she had been employed for over 25 years. In her spare time, Graciela…

Read more »

Subscribe to OCP

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Amen Free Clinic