Employment Opportunity: Early Childhood Specialist West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for an Early Childhood Specialist (Contracted). Master’s degree required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.orguntil Aug.…
Employment Opportunity: Middle School Math Teacher This is a paid posting. Posted Aug. 8 to 23, 2023.
Weekend police news, Aug. 7, 2023 The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Aug. 4, 2023: 11:58 a.m., larceny theft of a yellow and mint colored Margaritaville bicycle with a matching seat and basket, 5300 block of 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. The bike is valued at $100. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023: 10:50 p.m., felonious assault,…
Deputy Simon named Shelby school resource officer ‘Deputy Simon has been an assistant varsity baseball coach, and it’s not a stretch to say he bleeds purple. There are not enough good things to say about Deputy Simon, and we know he will be a great member to the team in Shelby.’ Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools…
DAR donates US flag to library By Allison Scarbrough, Editor PENTWATER — A wind storm knocked down the Pentwater Township Library’s American flag last April, and help was quickly offered to replace it. Thanks to a collaboration of the Michigan Dunes Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution and the newly-reorganized Friends of the Pentwater Library, a new…
Recent births, posted Aug. 7, 2023 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. The following births have been reported: Elizabeth…
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…
Band camp cool down Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — The Shelby-Benona Fire Department provided Shelby High School Marching Band members with some much-needed relief from the heat and humidity during band camp Thursday, Aug. 3. The firefighters sprayed the marching band members with fire hoses and provided water…
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…
Golf United Oceana set for Aug. 19 SHELBY — The Seventh Annual Golf United Oceana is set for Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Oceana Golf Club. “This event is the kickoff of our new 2023-2024 campaign year and our biggest fundraiser of the year,” said Barbara Sims, director of Oceana County United Way of the Lakeshore. “All proceeds from this…
Voters to decide if Pentwater should transition from village to city Proposal creates division in Pentwater By Allison Scarbrough, Editor PENTWATER — Village leaders are preparing to ask voters to consider making Pentwater a city, and an opposition group is trying to stop the effort. While benefits cited include a streamlining of services and tax advantages, opponents claim the transition…
Recent births, posted Aug. 3, 2023 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. The following births have been reported: Ashelynn…
Road work on Oceana Drive in New Era begins Thursday NEW ERA — The Oceana County Road Commission is paving Oceana Drive from Cleveland Road to the village beginning Thursday, Aug. 3. The road work, which is weather dependent, is expected to continue through next Thursday, Aug. 10.
Employment Opportunity: Business Manager West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Business Manager. Bachelor’s degree and three years experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.orguntil…
Obituary: Richard Alvesteffer, 78, of Hart Richard Leo Alvesteffer, 78, of Hart, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, July 28, 2023. He married Connie Rought at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Weare on June 19, 1965, and raised four boys and five girls at their home on Southern Drive in Hart. Richard is survived by eight of his…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 3, 2023 Bonnie Ann Jordan, 61, of Bitely, formerly of Hesperia, died on Friday, July 28, 2023. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services. Richard Leo Alvesteffer, 78, of Hart, died on Friday, July 28, 2023. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services, Hart. Michele Ann Goddard, 59, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, August…
UPDATE: The boat was finally freed and towed to Pentwater Wednesday, Aug. 2. Shipwrecked sailor remains stuck in Lake Michigan By Allison Scarbrough, Editor BENONA TOWNSHIP — It’s like Deja Vu for English sailor Jonathan Baxter, 71, whose 33-feet-long sailboat— aptly named Deja Vu — has been stuck in Lake Michigan near Stony Lake for a week and a half.…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set for Aug. 19 HART — This is an annual call to clean out your basement and garage and look for old, unused, or mystery products that require safe disposal. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hart Department of Public Works building,…
Police seek public’s help in finding hit-and-run crash driver OTTO TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in finding the driver of a Polaris RZR involved in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday, Aug. 1, at around 7 p.m. on South 112th Avenue near East Yale Road. The RZR hit a 2014 Subaru Outback…
Employment Opportunity: Elementary Classroom Paraprofessional Pentwater Public Schools is seeking a positive, outgoing individual to support elementary student(s) and teacher(s). Patience, understanding, initiative, and collaboration are qualities being sought. Part time position, approximately six hours per day. Associate degree or ETS ParaPro Certified. Interested candidates should submit their letter of interest and resume to: Dr. Scott Karaptian (skaraptian@pentwater.k12.mi.us), Superintendent Pentwater…
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