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Obituary: Donna Wheeler, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby Donna Jean (Figgins) Wheeler, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby and Ajo, Arizona, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. Donna was born on March 6, 1947, the daughter of the late Glenn and Frances (Yanusz) Figgins. In 1965 she graduated from Mason County Eastern High School and later earned her…

West Shore Bank announces online charitable giving service LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has recently added an online service to allow its customers a way to give to local charities. The bank announced today that it is partnering with Spiral, an award-winning Impact-as-a-Service platform for financial institutions. By integrating Spiral’s Everyday Impact, West Shore Bank enables its customers and businesses…

Hail, damaging winds and then snow forecasted Enjoy the warm weather while you can today, because two rounds of storms Tuesday, Feb. 27, are expected to bring hail and damaging winds. Then, temperatures are expected to quickly drop, transitioning to a wintry mix followed by snow Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. “Two rounds of storms…

HPD news, posted Feb. 26, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024: 12:16 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. 4:11 a.m., mental health complaint, 100 block of Washington Street, City…

Police news, posted Feb. 26, 2024 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, Feb. 21, 2024: 9:55 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 43-year-old Ludington man was arrested for probation violation, bond violation and a failure to appear warrant, 8700 block…

Pro football player visits Shelby Middle School SHELBY — Professional football player Nate McCrary made a big impression upon Shelby eighth graders when he recently visited the school for Career Day. “The highlight of the event was the appearance of Nate McCrary, a distinguished professional football player with a remarkable journey from Reeths Puffer High School to the NFL and…

UPDATE: STATE STREET IS BACK OPEN TO TRAFFIC State Street in Hart to close for road work HART — State Street between Polk Road and Wood Street will be closed for road repairs, the Oceana County Road Commission announced Monday, Feb. 26. A detour has been set up, and local residents will be able to access their homes. “We will…

Fire destroys garage NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a garage on East Parketon Lane Saturday, Feb. 24. Area fire departments were dispatched to the blaze around noon. “On arrival, we found smoke and flames showing in the garage,” states a post on the Hesperia Area Fire Department’s Facebook page. “We were able to extinguish the fire with little fire damage…

Drunk driving, assault arrests top sheriff’s office activity The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Feb. 16, 2024: 5:10 p.m., a 63-year-old Holton man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, East Park Road, Otto Township. He was lodged…

Motivational speaker energizes students Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Motivational speaker Brian Pruitt electrified the Hart Middle School gym with an energetic, inspirational and humorous speech Friday, Feb. 23. An All-American running back at Central Michigan University, Pruitt was a college football teammate…

Congressman Moolenaar to host agriculture roundtable WEARE TOWNSHIP — Congressman John Moolenaar will lead a roundtable discussion with farmers from Michigan’s Second Congressional District at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at West Michigan Research Station, 5185 N. Oceana Dr. The group will discuss Moolenaar’s Supporting Farm Operations Act, which will reduce labor costs for farmers by freezing wage rates…

Obituary: Christine Jensen, 78, of Hart Christine Louise Jensen, 78, passed away February 20, 2024, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. Chris was born November 27, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Dr. Benjamin Hawkins and Ruth (Benzon) Hawkins. Chris is survived by: her husband of 57 years, David Jensen; their two sons, James David Jensen of Hart…

Judge Lambrix reflects on long career as he readies for retirement By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Oceana County Probate Court Judge Bradley Lambrix has announced he is retiring after serving 18 years on the bench. Judge Lambrix’s last day on the job will be Dec. 31, 2024. “The new term for my successor will commence Jan. 1,” he…

News alert: trailer fire near Walkerville UPDATE: No one was home at the time of the fire, although pet dogs may be missing. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were dispatched to 6750 Rossell Lake Road near Walkerville for a trailer fire Thursday, Feb. 22, around 2:30 p.m. At first the call was dispatched as an abandoned trailer, but more information was…

Video: Designing the perfect water wheel West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career & Technical Education Design Fabrication and Welding class recently completed their water wheel…

Police release more details in love triangle stabbing case WEBBER TOWNSHIP, Lake County — The Michigan State Police, Hart post, continues to investigate the stabbing of a Hart man involved in a love triangle dispute at a residence near Baldwin Sunday, Feb. 18. “Troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hart post, are investigating a stabbing stemming from a dispute between a…