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…
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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…
Employment Opportunity: Shelby High School Principal Posted Aug. 2 to Aug. 16, 2023. This is a paid posting.
Pentwater Junior Women’s Club announces project funding timeline The club is accepting funding requests from local organizations PENTWATER — Pentwater Junior Women’s Club is announcing the project funding timeline for 2023 and accepting requests from local organizations who meet the funding guidelines. The funding guidelines and funding request form are located on the PJWC website: www.pentwaterjrwomensclub.com. The request must be…
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…
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