WEARE TOWNSHIP — OCP reader Barb Bray submitted these photos of snow rollers in her yard along Oceana Drive Friday, Jan. 17. The warmer temperatures and winds combined to create the natural phenomenon. Temperatures in Hart were above freezing Friday with wind gusts up to 47 mph. Bray said she observed some larger rollers in other areas of the county…
LANSING — As sub-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills are forecast to sweep across Michigan early next week, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents to take precautions to stay safe. “With temperatures dropping below zero and dangerously cold wind chills on the way, it’s important to take extra steps to keep yourself…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, Jan. 13, 2025: 11:06 p.m., a 33-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on a failure-to-appear warrant, 2600 block of East Garfield Road, Ferry Township. A charge of methamphetamine possession is pending lab analysis of…
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. 9, 2025: 6:29 p.m., family trouble, 15 block of North Griswold Street, City of Hart. Friday, Jan. 10, 2025: 9:24 a.m., wellbeing check, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart.…
Robert “Bob” Lee Wrench, 81, of Hesperia, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. Bob was born November 3, 1943, in Lansing, son of William H. and Marian L. (Manning) Wrench. He graduated from Lakeview Community Schools on June 2, 1961, then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on July 3, 1961, and served until his honorable discharge on July…
Employment: School Social Worker – Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a School Social Worker – Special Education. Master’s degree from a graduate School of Social Work Program approved by the Michigan Board of Education required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials…
Employment: Special Education Teacher West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – SCI. 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 and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore…
Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Speech and Language Pathologist. Must have a master’s degree in the area of speech and language pathology. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources Department, West Shore ESD, 2130 West…
Employment: Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education West Shore ESD has a position vacancy for a Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education. Master’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 and credentials to: Human Resources,…
Employment: School Psychologist West Shore Educational School District has a position vacancy for a School Psychologist with a current and valid School Psychologist certificate from the Michigan Department of Education 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,…
SHELBY — Adults aged 18 and older are invited to the The Ladder Community Center Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for Share Our Stories (SOS). SOS is a monthly event held at The Ladder, where people gather and share memories, photos and other memorabilia from Oceana County. There is no additional cost for registered adult members. To…
HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Darrell Lee Rader II, 32, pleaded guilty Nov. 18 to breaking and entering a building with intent and was sentenced Jan. 13 to five months in jail with credit for 97 days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. Charges of unlawful…
SHELBY — The Shelby Tiger Athletic Boosters organization is hosting an indoor tailgate party and dance Saturday, Feb. 1, from 7-11 p.m. at the Shelby Optimist Club. The event is for adults 21 years of age or older. Bring your own beverages. There will be round robin style yard and card games indoors with a live DJ. You do not…
Employment: District Court Deputy Clerk The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a District Court Deputy Clerk. Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website at www.oceana.mi.us Interested parties shall submit an application and/or resume with references to the following address: Oceana County Administrator’s Office Attn: Jessica LaPointe jlapointe@oceana.mi.us…
Employment: Deputy Animal Control Officer The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a Deputy Animal Control Officer. Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website at www.oceana.mi.us Interested parties shall submit an application and/or resume with references to the following address: Oceana County Administrator’s Office Attn: Jessica LaPointe jlapointe@oceana.mi.us…
HART — Scott Bosley of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office has been promoted from the rank of sergeant to lieutenant, taking over for Lt. Shane Hasty who retired after nearly 30 years of service with the sheriff’s office. “Shane did a fantastic job for us for a long time, and he decided he wanted to retire and he earned…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Two Shelby men accused of robbing the La Mexicana De Pancho grocery store at gunpoint the evening of Dec. 13 appeared in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Tuesday, Jan. 14. Jorge Soriano Benitez, 38, and Miguel Angel Vargas-Mares, 23, both waived their preliminary exams and pleaded not guilty to charges of armed robbery,…
Virginia Sue ”Jenni” Fischer, 70, of Hart, passed away early Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her home. She was born June 7, 1954, in Holland, where she was raised, before moving to Oceana County. Virginia loved to be outdoors, whether it was tending to her home, yard, or gardens. She could also be found out in the barn, enjoying a…
Robert “Bob” Lee Wrench, 81, of Hesperia, died on Monday, January 13, 2025. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign up for an automatic monthly payment on Paypal. Click this link.…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — After 25 years, Hart High School teacher Brett Ramseyer will retire at the end of the school year at the age of 48. When Ramseyer first came on board, he replaced his mother, the late Joan Ramseyer, who retired in 2000. “She taught…
Curtis Lon Griffis, Sr., 76, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Curt was born in Hart, on July 16, 1948, the son of the late Raymond and Evelyn (Cluchey) Griffis. He attended Hart High School but later went on to earn his GED. He attended West Shore Community College, and took a few classes he found enjoyment…
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