‘(The dog owners) went out to check on the dogs, and the dogs were both dead and their friend was standing there naked, and he was armed with some substantial firearms.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 55-year-old Pleasant Lake, Michigan man who shot and killed two dogs in the 7400 block of Johnson Road in Benona Township…
Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Walkerville High School seniors Gage Mannor and Jaymes Conklin were crowned the 2025 Homecoming king and queen Friday evening, Feb. 7, during halftime of the boys varsity basketball game against Bear Lake.
SHELBY — Children ages 5-12 are invited to The Ladder Community Center once a month for Party Club, and this Saturday Feb. 15 will feature a Valentine’s party from 1-2:30 p.m. The party will include songs, Bible lessons, games and snacks. Party Club is sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship, a Bible-centered ministry. All teachers and helpers have been trained and…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Man arrested for third-offense domestic violence GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old New Era man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for a felony of third-offense domestic violence in the 5600 block of Oceana Drive Saturday, Feb. 8, at midnight, said Oceana…
Marcella Lewis, 82, of Shelby, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born March 16, 1942, in Murphy, North Carolina, the daughter of Edgar and Edith Naomi (Morgan) Henson. Marcella attained her GED by taking night classes while working full-time at McDonald’s and Oceana Foods for 15 years before leaving to work at Cherry Blossom Manor for 26 years…
Flossie A. Miller, 92, of Pentwater, died on Monday, February 10, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. We are now featuring our convenient Email Service, which includes a daily recap of the day’s…
The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025: Hesperia Community Schools — due to illness Walkerville Public Schools — scheduled day off Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local news. The…
Beatrice Marie Hipley, 93, of Pentwater, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born January 3, 1932, the daughter of Charles and Vivian Terryn. On October 21, 1950 she married Donald Jerome Hipley who preceded her in death on July 21, 2011. Beatrice spent most of her life self employed cleaning cottages on the…
William “Bill” Herman Wagner, 88, of Rothbury, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born March 2, 1936, Rothbury, the son of Herman and Annamae (Pelton) Wagner. William proudly served our country in the United States Army. He graduated from Montague High School and attended the University of Michigan. After his service, Bill worked as an accessor, Grant Township…
Marcella Lewis, 82, of Shelby, died on Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born March 16, 1942, in Murphy, North Carolina, the daughter of Edgar and Edith Naomi (Morgan) Henson. Funeral services will be conducted at noon, Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 North 72ne Avenue, Hart. Visitation will be held Saturday from…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The 40th West Shore MathCounts Middle School competition took place on Wednesday, February 5 at West Shore Community College. The event highlighted over 200 student “mathletes” from 14 school districts from Mason, Oceana and Manistee counties. Partnering to…
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect beginning Saturday, Feb. 8, at 7 a.m. until Sunday, Feb. 9, at 7 a.m. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches are expected. “Heaviest snow will be Saturday afternoon, which could cause snow-covered roads with rapidly changing conditions especially along the US 10 corridor,” states…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — The following are Hart High School students named to the honor roll for marking period 2: High Honors Seniors Devyn Lynn Adams Brianna Marie Arjona Joseph John Bizon Rhylly J-Lynn Brown Brooklyn Ava Carter Nora Jane Chickering Brody Lennon Clark Aiden Delos Coker…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Shawn Michael Bliss, 35, of Ravenna; third-offense operating while intoxicated. Preliminary exam: Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. – Gilberto Miguel Colon, 28, of Hart; assault by strangulation. Preliminary exam: Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. – Shannon Marie Horness, 54, of Norton Shores; methamphetamine possession. Preliminary…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Casey Ray Conklin, 21, of Hart, pleaded guilty Feb. 4 to a misdemeanor of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 93 days served. The court waived all fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). One…
Linda Marie Jankowski, 76, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. Linda was born on January 30, 1949, the daughter of Gerald “Jerry” Jankowski and Eldean (Bashaw) Jankowski. She graduated from St. Simon’s School in 1967. Linda worked many jobs throughout her life, retiring from Mason County Fruit Packers. One of her many joys in life was spending…
HESPERIA — Hesperia Community Schools is closed Friday, Feb. 7, due to illness. “Due to a significant increase in illness among staff and students, Hesperia Community Schools will be closed on Friday, Feb. 7, for deep cleaning and sanitation,” the school announced Thursday evening. “To help prevent further spread of illness, we kindly ask parents to keep students home until…
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, Jan. 30, 2025: 12:06 a.m., suspicious situation, 10 block of State Street, City of Hart. 9:52 a.m., a 33-year-old Hart woman was arrested for probation violation, 800 block of Griswold Street, City…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Dak Alan-Roth Miller, the son of Tawana Beal-Miller and Christopher Miller of Hart, was born on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
PENTWATER — Village of Pentwater residents and visitors are gearing up for the annual Winterfest celebration this weekend. A highlight event is the 15th Annual Ryan Williams Perch Derby Saturday, Feb. 8, on Pentwater Lake — weather and ice conditions permitting. The ice fishing competition runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is from 7-10 a.m. at the Pentwater…
Employment: Community Nutrition Instructor Michigan State University Extension This position is responsible for the delivery of nutrition and physical activity education programs. For more information, position descriptions and application, see www.careers.msu.edu, Job #1019354 Apply online by Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 MSU is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. MSUE District 5 844 S. Griswold St. Ste 400 Hart, MI 49420…
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