LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has earned BauerFinancial Inc.’s highest rating of 5-Star Superior, recognizing the bank’s financial strength and stability. BauerFinancial, based in Coral Gables, Fla., has analyzed and rated the nation’s banks since 1983. Its ratings evaluate financial indicators including capital, asset quality and liquidity. West Shore Bank earned the firm’s highest rating for the most recent quarter,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART TOWNSHIP — NorthStar Clean Energy hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the 120-megawatt Hart Solar Project, at 1642 W. Polk Rd., Thursday, Oct. 8. “Hart Solar will deliver clean, renewable energy to Michigan communities through long-term agreements with Executive Energy Services and Michigan Public Power Agency,” states a press release. The $200 million project…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The criminal trial against a 45-year-old woman accused of breaking into storage units with three accomplices last April ended in a hung jury Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court. Melissa Sue Young was charged with two felony counts of breaking and entering a building with intent following a break-in to…
SCOTTVILLE — Smith & Eddy Insurance is among several insurance agencies across the country helping people ages 65 and older navigate Medicare. Medicare season begins Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 31. As with every Medicare season, changes are taking place, and Smith & Eddy encourages everyone to review and discuss their Medicare coverage. “There’s a lot of noise out…
HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Janee Nichole Johnson, 36, assault with a dangerous weapon. Offense date: Sept. 18, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $500/10 percent. Probable cause conference: Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. Brian James Puffenberger, 34, possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than…
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