Hart veteran and her dog honored by national VFW HART — Hart veteran Jodi Slinkard and her service dog Cassie are being honored for their dedication to country and community in the VFW #StillServing campaign. The national Veterans of Foreign Wars #StillServing campaign recognizes veterans who continue to serve in their community after the military. Slinkard is #StillServing as a…
Hart woman transported to hospital following 2-car crash HART TOWNSHIP — A 72-year-old Hart woman was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital following a two-car crash on North Oceana Drive near West Tyler Road Tuesday, Sept. 12, shortly before 7:30 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman was driving a 2020 Chevrolet…
Weekend police news, posted Sept. 11, 2023 The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 8, 2023: 6:41 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), malicious destruction of property, a window was reportedly broken, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 12:30 p.m., (OCSO), controlled substance violation involving a juvenile, North State Street, Village of Shelby.…
Employment Opportunity: JV Boys Basketball Coach Mason County Central Schools is currently accepting applications for a Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Requirements include: A working knowledge of the sport of basketball and coaching experience. Previous basketball playing experience preferred. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 574. Application deadline: Sept. 29, 2023 at 4 p.m. This is…
Visionary violinist Dixon’s Violin to perform at New Era Farmers Market Tuesday NEW ERA — Visionary violinist Dixon’s Violin will perform at the New Era Farmers Market Tuesday, Sept. 12, beginning at 5 p.m. Celebrating the end of summer, the final New Era Farmers Market of 2023 runs from 4-7 p.m. The world’s premier visionary violinist, Dixon’s life mission is…
Helicopters to inspect power lines Sept. 18-20 OCEANA COUNTY — ITC will inspect high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment throughout the state via helicopter from approximately Sept. 11 through Oct. 11 — weather permitting, according to a press release. “The helicopters will be flying lower than usual near the transmission lines during these inspections, which is no cause for concern…
PALC — The ‘P’ stands for ‘people’ By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — As the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center’s (PALC) fundraising effort nears the $100,000 mark toward the $250,000 needed to properly equip it for the next 20 years, several members recently shared what they enjoy most out of coming to the center. “It’s the people,” said Juanita Pierman, former…
Shelby High School begins new year with new principal Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Shelby High School started the 2023-24 school year with a new leader who brings lots of experience and enthusiasm to the job. Zach Fricke replaces Zach Christian who was hired…
Drug dealer with 31 priors sent back to prison By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old former Oceana County man convicted of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug house was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of 140 months (11.7 years) to 50 years and 40 months (3.3 years) to 15 years in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday,…
Police news, posted Sept. 6, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023: 7:47 a.m., death investigation, 6400 block of Filmore Road, Leavitt Township. A 60-year-old man was deceased at the scene. “It is believed illegal drugs may have been used,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The case is under investigation.…
Man dies of apparent drowning in Hart Lake HART — A 72-year-old Hart man died from an apparent drowning in Hart Lake last week, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Gary Dean’s body was recovered from the water Wednesday, Aug. 30, after a 16-foot Spectrum pontoon boat was found adrift in the east end of the lake. A marine deputy…
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79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 5, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Kameron Clayburn Nichols, 23, of 36 Grove Ave., Hesperia; assault with a dangerous weapon and three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Preliminary exam: Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. Bail: $25,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – Helen Marie…
ASM Tech student builds career in game development West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief (with contribution from Kellon Petzak, ASM Tech). VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Tanner Soelberg is a professional game designer. He has done commission work for one of…
Motorcyclist injured in US 31 entrance ramp crash WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 61-year-old Muskegon man was injured in a motorcycle crash on the Monroe Road entrance ramp on US 31 Sunday, Sept. 4, at 7:18 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The motorcyclist “suffered a badly broken leg,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man,…
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Employment Opportunity: Middle School Instructional Assistant This is a paid posting. Posted Sept. 5 to 8, 2023.
VIDEO: OC Flyover: Gale’s Pond This OC Flyover is presented by Hansen Foods of Hart. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Gale’s Pond is one of eight Oceana County parks. Located at 49 E. Filmore Rd., the pond was once the site of a sawmill, blacksmith shop and railroad. In the late 1800s a waterwheel powered a sawmill…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 1, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Jacob Joseph Orsette, 32, of 7551 Tucker Lane, Jackson, Michigan, was found guilty Aug. 29 of operating while intoxicated and sentenced to two days suspended jail with credit for two days served; Alcohol Highway Safety…
Walkerville Wildcats’ first-ever football season kicks off Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. ‘We want to show everyone that we’re not a joke and that we know how to play football,’ said seventh grader and team captain Jaxson Oomen By Allison Scarbrough, Editor WALKERVILLE — For the first time in Walkerville…
Employment Opportunity: DPW Superintendent The City of Ludington is accepting resumes for the Department of Public Works Superintendent position. Residency within 20 miles of the nearest Ludington city boundary is required. This is an exempt position that serves as a key member of the city management team. Responsible for management of the DPW including streets, sidewalks, traffic control, water distribution,…
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