Two Oceana business owners selected as Pitch North finalists Five area entrepreneurs to pitch business ideas for chance at $5,000 NEWAYGO COUNTY — Two Oceana County business owners are among five rural entrepreneurs that have been selected to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges during the fifth annual Pitch North competition. Brian Woods, owner of Big Skinny’s…
Obituary: Eugene Lowery, 70, of Walkerville Eugene Donald Lowery, 70, of Walkerville, passed away from cancer complications, Thursday July 27, 2023, at Corewell (Spectrum) Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with loving family members by his side. Eugene was born on July 23, 1953 to Donald and Esther (Swade) Lowery. On April 26, 1975, he married his wife Jean Edith (Shattuck). …
79th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 1, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Jerel Lucas Karn, of 2527 Chinn St., Ashland, Kentucky, pleaded guilty July 25 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to five days in jail with credit for four days served for failure to pay on time as part…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 1, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th’s District Court: Felonies Anthony Alan Brink, of 3709 Cobmoosa Trail, Hesperia; fleeing and eluding police. Preliminary exam: Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. Bail: $15,000 cash/surety/10 percent. Michael Troy Tyler, of 7146 Woodrow Ave., Hesperia; two felony counts…
Smokin’ Dobroleles to perform at New Era Farmers Market Aug. 8 NEW ERA — The Smokin’ Dobroleles will perform at the New Era Farmers Market Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 5 p.m., and the market runs from 4-7 p.m. New Era Farmers Market will feature emergency vehicles from 4-5 p.m. The Kids Power of Produce Club kicks off with a story…
OWI, meth possession arrests top police activity The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, July 25, 2023: 6:55 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 35-year-old Shelby man was arrested for operating while intoxicated and failure to report an accident, Buchanan Road near Cherry Point Farm and Market, Benona Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 11:20…
Several schools offering free 4-year-old preschool West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) still has openings for free 4-year-old preschool at several area school districts and centers, including Hart Public Schools (Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center), Shelby Public Schools…
Infrastructure project in Hart begins Monday HART — The City of Hart will perform infrastructure work on Griswold Street and Polk Road beginning Monday, July 31. The area impacted includes Griswold Street north of Polk Road and Polk Road from Griswold Street to Dryden Street between Oceana Drive and State Street, said Hart City Manager Robert Splane. “The project will…
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…
Touring Chicago by boat By Allison Scarbrough, Editor MI Travelogue is presented to you by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington, celebrating 75 years. CHICAGO — The Windy City’s architecture has always fascinated me, and there is no better way to view the magnificent skyscrapers than by boat. I took an architecture cruise on the 22-feet-deep Chicago River via Wendella…
WSCC students assist in securing grant for Shelby Middle School library Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College students enrolled in the winter semester Reading Methods class, taught by Professor Seán Henne, recently secured a $1,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Oceana…
Employment Opportunities: Baldwin Community Schools Baldwin Community Schools has the following employment opportunities for the 2023-2024 school year: Kindergarten Teacher Early Childhood Specialist Elementary Paraprofessional Middle School Science Teacher Secondary Math Teacher Secondary Special Education Teacher Secondary Foreign Language Teacher Secondary English and Social Studies Teacher Substitute Teachers Apply at www.baldwin.k12.mi.us EOE Posting active July 27 to Aug. 31, 2023. This…
Employment Opportunity: Sports Writer/Sales Person Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are in search of a Sports Writer/Sales Person. This unique position requires a person who has a passion for local sports and also a passion for making money. Sports writing duties will include coverage of various athletic events, especially high school and middle school, in Mason and Oceana…
Employment Opportunity: Staff Accountant-General West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Staff Accountant-General. 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.org…
ECC director excited to take on new role By Allison Scarbrough, Editor Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Andrea Degen’s enthusiasm for her new position as the early childhood director and director of state and federal grants for Hart Public Schools is clearly evident by her beaming smile. Degen…
Lightning ignites fire at Silver Lake Pizza Factory GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A severe thunderstorm rolled through Oceana County Wednesday, July 26, around 11:30 a.m., and a lightning bolt ignited a fire at a popular eatery, the Silver Lake Pizza Factory on Hazel Road. Firefighters from Hart, Pentwater and Shelby-Benona battled the blaze. No one was injured, said Hart Fire Chief…
Sign up for free boater safety classes Aug. 3 and 4 PENTWATER — Sign up for free boater safety classes set for Thursday and Friday, Aug. 3 and 4, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Pentwater Yacht Club to earn a boater safety certificate. The class will be taught by Deputy Tim Simon, who is head of the marine…
79th District Court news, July 26, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following proceedings recently occurred in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Arraignments Felonies Jonathon Joseph Geisler, of 79 White St., Shelby; drug possession. Preliminary exam: Aug. 8 at 1 p.m. Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Curtis Lester-Lee Tice, of 3850 W. Melody Lane, Hart; fleeing and eluding police…
Oceana, Mason counties under severe thunderstorm warning The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids issued a severe thunderstorm warning Wednesday, July 26, until 10:45 a.m. for southern Mason County and northern Oceana County. “At 9:55 a.m. EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles southwest of Ludington State Park to 10 miles west of Charles Mears…
Hesperia man charged with OWI causing serious injury after hitting motorcycle with truck By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 31-year-old Hesperia man has been charged with a felony of operating while intoxicated causing serious impairment in Oceana County’s 79th District Court following a motorcycle vs. truck crash last month near the intersection of State Street and West South Avenue…
Sheriff’s report, posted July 25, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, July 18, 2023: 10:56 a.m., a 56-year-old New Era man was arrested for violating a personal protection order, 8100 block of West Arthur Road, Benona Township. 5:46 p.m., a 48-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested for domestic violence, 6700 block of West Garfield…
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