Education

Mead hired to lead Read Early Read Often program

February 1, 2024

Mead hired to lead Read Early Read Often program Teresa Mead has been hired as the new program coordinator for Oceana Community Foundation’s Read Early Read Often program. Mead worked 24 years for Shelby Public Schools. She started in 1999 at Benona Elementary; then worked seven years at New Era Elementary, running the computer and library programs; and spent her…

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Wildcat royalty

January 28, 2024

Wildcat royalty Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Andrea Rivera and Zeontae De La Paz were crowned the 2024 Walkerville Homecoming queen and king Friday evening, Jan. 26, during the boys varsity basketball game against Marion.  

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Wildcats celebrate homecoming this week

January 22, 2024

Wildcats celebrate homecoming this week Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — The Wildcats are celebrating homecoming this week. The 2024 Walkerville homecoming queen and king will be crowned in the Walkerville High School gym Friday, Jan. 26, during halftime of the boys varsity basketball game against Marion. The festivities…

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Falcon royalty

January 20, 2024

Falcon royalty PENTWATER — Samantha Schaefer and Abe VanDuinen were crowned Pentwater Homecoming queen and king Friday, Jan. 19, prior to the boys varsity basketball game against rival Walkerville. Aubrie Adams and Nathan Macher were crowned princess and prince. The 2024 Pentwater Homecoming Court includes: the senior court of Ireland Breitner, Abe VanDuinen, Alivia Kolenda, Mitchel Daniels, Samantha Schaefer and…

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Burmeister named to Michigan Tech Dean’s List

January 19, 2024

Burmeister named to Michigan Tech Dean’s List HOUGHTON, Mich. — Shelby High School 2019 graduate Katelyn Burmeister was recently named to the Dean’s List at Michigan Technological University during the fall 2023 semester for receiving a 4.00 GPA.  Burmeister, who is a senior at Michigan Tech, is majoring in mechanical engineering.  

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