Portion of Madison Road closed daily for maintenance

April 24, 2025

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Madison Road from Oceana Drive to 88th Avenue will be closed daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for maintenance beginning Thursday, April 24, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road closure will continue until further notice. Local residents will be able to access their homes. ________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and…

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Students, educators recognized at MEA ceremony

April 23, 2025
Students, educators recognized at MEA ceremony

VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Mason Co. — The Michigan Education Association’s 13-B Coordinating Council recently recognized several students and MEA members during its inaugural Outstanding Persons in Education Awards Banquet held at West Shore Community College. During the event, eight area secondary students were recognized as Academic All-Stars and three MEA members were recognized as Outstanding Persons in Education, and one person…

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Walkerville kindergarten round up set for Thursday

April 23, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public School’s kindergarten round up — Round Up Towards the Future — is set for Thursday, April 24, from 4-6:30 p.m. for pre-K through second grade students. Round Up Towards the Future will have a Lego station, a Grassroots494 station, and snacks…

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Obituary: Antonia Coronado de Coronado, 74, of Hesperia

April 23, 2025

Antonia Coronado de Coronado, 74, of Hesperia, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born November 6, 1950, in Matehuala, San Luis, Potosi, Mexico, to the late Emerejildo Coronado and Rufina Quiroz. Antonia loved cooking for her family and friends, and planting beautiful flowers to enjoy. She is survived by: her husband, Amador Coronado; children, Mario Coronado, Enedina Coronado,…

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Section of Arthur Road closed for culvert work

April 22, 2025

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Arthur Road from Maple Island Road to 200th Avenue will be closed until 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, for culvert maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission.      

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Section of 88th Avenue closed for culvert work

April 22, 2025

HART TOWNSHIP — A section of 88th Avenue between Polk and Tyler roads will be closed until 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, for culvert maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission.

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News alert: Crash at Polk Road and 72nd Avenue

April 22, 2025

HART — Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Polk Road and 72nd Avenue for a vehicle crash Tuesday, April 22, shortly after 8 a.m. It was reported that a teen driver was hit in the face by the airbag deployment and requested an EMS evaluation at the scene. No other injuries were reported. ________________________ Please Support Local News…

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Shelby Middle School presents ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ this weekend

April 22, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — Shelby Middle School presents “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, at the Shelby High School auditorium. “Join us for a magical journey down the yellow brick road as our…

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Oceana County Democratic Party meets May 6

April 22, 2025

HART — The monthly meeting of the Oceana County Democratic Party is set for Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at the Hart Community Center, 407 S. State St. “Volunteers are needed for tasks as simple and specific as regularly attending a board of education meeting, or a township board meeting, to take notes, share information and keep informed.” “The…

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Employment: Science Teacher, MCC High School

April 22, 2025

Employment: Science Teacher, MCC High School Mason County Central School District is hiring a full time high school Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job #617 Application deadline: May 6, 2025 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until May 6, 2026. 

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Shelby woman enjoys jobs on SS Badger

April 21, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Sue McDonald of Shelby likes to have fun at work. She started working at the SS Badger in 2024 as a galley prep cook, assisting the galley lead cook with preparing meals for the passengers and crew. Sue, who is retired, applied for the job at the urging of her daughter, Tonia Poort, who…

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Shelby man with 30 convictions arrested

April 21, 2025

FERRY TOWNSHIP —  A 42-year-old Shelby man was arrested Thursday, April 17, shortly after 4 p.m. in the 1800 block of Fish Road by troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hart post, on three felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, one felony count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and one count of parole violation,…

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Shelby Optimist Club hosts Derby Day 

April 21, 2025

SHELBY — The Shelby Optimist Club is “off to the races” again with its popular Derby Day set for Saturday, May 3, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Shelby Optimist Club building, 748 N. Industrial Park Dr. In addition to watching the Kentucky Derby live on TV and playing various games available, attendees can place bets on 36 “horses” sponsored…

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Lane closures on US 31 in Montague in effect

April 21, 2025

MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP, Muskegon County — Lane closures for road work are in effect through 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, on northbound US 31 from Colby Road to Fruitvale Road, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The work is weather dependent.  ______________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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Police news, published April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, April 16, 2025: 10:40 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), domestic violence, no arrest, 2100 block of North 56th Avenue, Golden Township. Thursday, April 17, 2025: 2:26 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 45-year-old Muskegon…

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Scottville Clown Band accepting summer camp scholarship applications

April 21, 2025

SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band is currently accepting scholarship applications for middle school and high school students who plan to attend summer performing arts programs. Each year, the band awards over $10,000 in scholarships to middle school and high school students who are enrolled in a summer performing arts program, such as Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp or Interlochen…

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Employment: Teaching positions, Baldwin Community Schools

April 21, 2025

Employment: Teaching positions, Baldwin Community Schools Baldwin Community Schools has the following teaching positions open: Elementary Special Education Teacher Elementary Teacher Secondary Paraprofessional Secondary Special Education Teacher Secondary Math Teacher Secondary World Language Teacher Secondary English and Social Studies Teacher Substitute Teachers Click here for more information. This is a paid posting. Published until May 5, 2025.  

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Employment: English Teacher, Hart High School

April 21, 2025

Employment: English Teacher, Hart High School This is a paid posting. Published until May 10, 2025. 

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Employment: English Teacher, Hart Middle School

April 21, 2025

Employment: English Teacher, Hart Middle School This is a paid posting. Published until May 10, 2025. 

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Employment: Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, Hart High School

April 21, 2025

Employment: Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, Hart High School This is a paid posting. Published until May 10, 2025. 

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Employment: JV Volleyball Coach, Hart High School

April 21, 2025

Employment: JV Volleyball Coach, Hart High School This is a paid posting. Published until May 10, 2025. 

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