Education

Oceana County Education Center celebrates grand opening

November 10, 2026

The facility is a ‘one-stop shop’ for education, workforce development and community services  WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — West Shore Community College’s Oceana County Education Center opened its doors to the community during a grand opening Friday, Nov.…

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Walkerville student arrested for making extreme violence threats against students, staff

November 9, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — An 18-year-old Walkerville student who reportedly made extreme violence threats against Walkerville Public Schools staff and students ‎was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Friday, Nov. 6, around 7:45 a.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The male teen faces a high-court misdemeanor charge of intentional threats to commit a violent act…

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Possible safety situation determined not to be threat at Hart Public Schools

November 4, 2026

HART — A possible safety situation put Hart Public Schools on alert Wednesday, Nov. 4, before it was determined that it was not a threat to school students and staff. “Late this morning, we were informed of a possible safety situation taking place in the City of Hart,” stated Hart Superintendent Brad Jacobs in a social media post, addressing parents…

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Marching Tigers earn ‘1’ at festival, shine at Glow Show

October 26, 2026

SHELBY — The Shelby High School Marching Band recently earned a 1 rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) Marching Festival at Big Rapids High School. “At this event they performed their show, ‘Give Us Space!’ for a panel of adjudicators where they received an overall Division 1 rating,” said Shelby Band Director Erin Ray-Peterson. “This event…

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Walkerville board to begin contract negotiations with new school leader

October 7, 2026

WALKERVILLE — Wendy Maynard-Somers, who was superintendent at Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools for seven years, has entered contract negotiations with the Walkerville Public Schools Board of Education for the part-time superintendent job. The school board voted unanimously Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, to enter contract negotiations with Maynard-Somers. The board unanimously approved last month to advance her as the sole finalist in…

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