Education

Shelby High School principal takes job at Kenowa Hills

August 5, 2023

Shelby High School principal takes job at Kenowa Hills Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby High School Principal Zach Christian is leaving his post at Shelby to begin a new job as Kenowa Hills Middle School principal. Christian took over in the fall of 2022 as Shelby High…

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Joe Conkle takes the reins as Walkerville’s new superintendent

August 3, 2023

Joe Conkle takes the reins as Walkerville’s new superintendent By Allison Scarbrough, Editor WALKERVILLE — Walkerville’s new superintendent has an agricultural, military and sports background, and he’s an Oceana County native. Joe Conkle, 39, took the top job at Walkerville Public Schools, July 1, when Dr. Tom Langdon retired.  Conkle, who served as Walkerville’s K-12 principal for five years prior…

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WSCC partners with Michigan Tech to offer remote robotic training

July 28, 2023

WSCC partners with Michigan Tech to offer remote robotic training WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, Editor VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Michigan Technological University was on site this week installing a robotic arm at the West Shore Community College’s tech center. The partnership between the two schools is designed…

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Brandon Bruce returns to Hart as elementary principal

July 17, 2023

Brandon Bruce returns to Hart as elementary principal Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART – Brandon Bruce is excited to be back at Hart Public Schools as Spitler Elementary School’s principal. Bruce, 50, was superintendent of his alma mater in the Upper Peninsula, Gwinn Public Schools,…

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Learning about agriscience

July 12, 2023

Learning about agriscience West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Area middle school students are getting an in-depth look at the vital role agriscience plays in our local community by participating in a summer camp this week…

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