Education

Shelby school board expected to select new superintendent Thursday.

June 8, 2022

Shelby school board expected to select new superintendent Thursday. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — The Shelby Public Schools Board of Education is expected to select a new superintendent Thursday, June 9. The board has narrowed down the field to two candidates — Shelby High School Principal Mark Olmstead and Ludington High School Principal Dan Mesyar. The new school leader…

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Hart students graduate from TEAM program.

June 7, 2022

Hart students graduate from TEAM program. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — The Hart Police Department held its annual TEAM (Teaching, Educating and Mentoring) graduation at the Hart Middle School auditorium, June 1. The TEAM program has been taught by D/Sgt. Kevin Skipski for the past 15 years and…

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Water Safety Day June 18.

June 1, 2022

Water Safety Day June 18. PENTWATER – As the head of the marine division for the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Tim Simon wants to ensure that everyone is safe on the water each summer – especially children. That is why Simon is offering the third annual Oceana County Water Safety Day Saturday, June 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 2…

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Free boater safety classes this summer.

June 1, 2022

Free boater safety classes this summer. PENTWATER — Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Simon, who is head of the sheriff’s office marine division, is teaching free boater safety classes this summer. Deputy Simon will administer a test on the last day, and boater safety certificates will be issued to all who pass. This allows those who successfully pass the training…

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Pentwater school to seek bond in November.

May 3, 2022

Pentwater school to seek bond in November. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENWATER —…

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