CRYSTAL AND COLFAX TOWNSHIPS — Madison Road between 144th and 176th avenues is closed for culvert replacement until 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. “The road will be closed on each side of the road work, and traffic will not be able to get through that area. Please use an alternate route to access…
Employment: Homebound Special Education Teacher West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a part-time Homebound Special Education Teacher – SXI (2 hours a week). Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume…
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: Monday, May 19, 2025: 2:45 p.m., potential elder abuse, 3700 block of West VanBuren Road, Hart Township. The case is under investigation. 6:36 a.m., malicious destruction of property, a 2022 Jeep Cherokee’s…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — The National Asparagus Festival queen candidates recently toured the West Michigan Research Station, and under the guidance of Justin Adams, the women learned about the local asparagus industry. The queen candidates had the opportunity to pick asparagus — a process that requires coordination and technique. From a candidate field of 11, the judges narrowed the candidates down…
Employment: Bus Driver West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. Must meet school bus driver state certification requirements. To view a complete job posting, visit our website at www.wsesd.org Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 West US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org…
Marian Ida Dillingham, 98, of Hart, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born June 17, 1926, in Hart, the daughter of Evo J. and Teresa (Aerts) Greiner. Marian began her career right after high school, working for Dr. Flint and Dr. Vrbanac. Over the years, new doctors came and left, but…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has announced the recipients of its 2025 Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarships. This year, the band has awarded 50 scholarships, totaling $18,000 to middle school and high school students attending summer performing arts programs, the highest amount in its history. Funds for the scholarships were provided through the Clown Band’s George F. Wilson Memorial Endowment…
PENTWATER — Nathan Macher, son of Lucy and David Macher was honored as the Pentwater High School All-Around Senior during senior commencement Thursday evening. Macher plans to study business administration at Aquinas College while also playing on its golf team as an Aquinas Saint. He also plans on getting his insurance license to sell insurance. ___________________________ Please Support Local News…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College, in partnership with the West Shore Educational Service District’s Summit Career Tech (formerly Career and Technical Education) program, hosted WSCC, CTE and Me Day on WSCC’s main…
Employment: Middle School Science Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a full time Middle School Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. See details and apply at www.mccschools.org. Job #621 Application deadline: June 2, 2025 at 4 p.m This is a paid posting. Published until June 2, 2025.
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor STONY LAKE — George Wendt, who played the beloved beer-chugging bar regular on the TV sitcom “Cheers,” died Tuesday, May 20, at the age of 76. Wendt, a Chicago native, spent time over the years during the summer months at a cottage in the small Oceana County lakeshore community of Stony Lake. “He married Bernadette…
HART – A job fair hiring party hosted by Michigan Works West Central is set for Wednesday, June 18, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds.. “Last year, Michigan Works West Central helped nearly 250 people find work through its annual hiring party summer job fairs,” states a press release from Michigan Works. “These large-scale job fairs are set up like block-party…
HART — Rebecca Amidon, educator and advocate, will be the featured speaker at the next Oceana County Democrats general membership meeting Tuesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. at the Hart Community Center, 407 State St. “Amidon, who is running for State Senate in the 32nd District, has had personal experience struggling with finding affordable child care in the district, and…
PENTWATER — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it has allocated $2.2 million for operations and maintenance of the Pentwater Harbor. Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Midland) has “strongly advocated for the project,” states a press release issued from Moolenar’s office Wednesday, May 21. “The Pentwater channel is at dangerously low water levels, risking damage to vessels attempting to navigate…
OCEANA COUNTY — Helicopter inspections of power structures and lines will be conducted in the area June 18-21. “ITC will conduct aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan from May 27 through June 30, weather permitting,” states an ITC press release. “The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system…
A celebration of life service will be held for Marianne A. Glover of Hart, who died on Feb. 1, 2025 at the age of 98, on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Oceana County Council on Aging, 4250 W. Tyler Rd., Hart. The service will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Through the years Marianne had been known as the…
Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Congratulations to the Walkerville High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jeffrey Margaret and Salutatorian Jaymes Conklin. Jeffrey’s college choices: Ferris State University and West Shore Community College; field of study: business; career: welding or business; GPA: 3.73; activities: digital media; work experience: helper…
LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank recently announced the awarding of 10 $1,000 Making a Difference scholarships to high school graduates throughout its market region, which includes Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Muskegon counties. Over 60 applicants applied for the scholarships. They demonstrated strong academic performance, leadership, and a commitment to positively impacting their communities. The 10 selected recipients…
The following are parades and ceremonies scheduled in Oceana County in observance of Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 26: Ferry: 9 a.m., services begin at the North Cemetery; proceed to the South Cemetery at 9:30 a.m.; then the Otto Township Cemetery at 10 a.m.; and wrap up with a parade in town at 10:30 a.m. Hart: 11 a.m. parade…
Wanda Jane Baker, 87, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born August 10, 1937, in Holland, the daughter of Rex and Jane (DeVoy) Webbert. On February 21, 1959, Wanda married the love of her life, Donald L. Baker, and together they owned and operated the Antler Bar in Pentwater for 15 years. Wanda…
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: Wednesday, May 14, 2025: 5:36 p.m., malicious destruction of property — a mailbox was damaged, 1800 block of East Madison Road, Crystal Township. 6:53 p.m., a 27-year-old Montague man was cited for…
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