SHELBY — The Ladder Community Center will host “Grillin’ for God” every Friday during the month of August. There is no cost to attend this event. “We want to bless our community by serving hot dogs and chips from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring your family and friends.” The Ladder Community Center is located at 67 N. State Street…
COLFAX TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated a sextortion case Wednesday afternoon, July 16, in the 5300 block of North 176th Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A 26-year-old man was being blackmailed after sending nude photos of himself to a person who he thought was a woman interested in a romantic relationship who he met through…
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: Tuesday, July 15, 2025: 1:14 a.m., a 31-year-old Manistee man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Loop Road, Ferry Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 11:50 a.m., a 56-year-old…
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, July 10, 2025: 1:47 a.m., alarm, 2000 block of Oceana Drive, City of Hart. 11:59 a.m., alarm, 600 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 4:16 p.m., a 53-year-old Hart woman was…
Gary Salerno, 71, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Gary was briefly in the care of Harbor Hospice and surrounded by his son, Mike, and brother, Mark at the time of his death. Gary was born April 26, 1954, in Yonkers, New York. His family relocated to Sarasota, Florida in his early childhood years. …
Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Elementary School This is a paid posting. Published until July 30, 2025.
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor. HART — Mark Platt will be the longest-serving superintendent in Hart Public School’s history when he retires at the end of the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Platt, 59, has led a team of dedicated educators with the cooperation of strong…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. The following story was published by School Transportation News with additions from MCP/OCP. RENO, Nev. — Katrina Morris, West Shore Educational Service District director of transportation and executive director of the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation, was recently…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Allen Michael McClellan, 34, of Rothbury; analogues possession. Preliminary exam: July 22 at 1 p.m. – Dominique Niccolas Hampton, 26, of Hesperia; assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. Preliminary exam: Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. Misdemeanors Trey Everett-Collin Gregorski, 31, of Manistee; operating…
Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. In Loving Memory of a Remarkable Woman Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Nurse, and Warrior With hearts full of sorrow and eyes filled with tears, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, a woman who defied every odd, challenged every obstacle, and lived a life marked by extraordinary…
William Herschel Wilde, 69, of Manistee, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Joseph Scott Summerskill, 40, of Hesperia, pleaded guilty June 24 to second-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 46 days in jail with credit for 46 days served; $286.40 in restitution; and $125 in fines and costs. Laurence Andrew Hill, 62, of Montague, pleaded guilty June 24…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A fire damaged a vacation rental home on Silver Lake Monday evening, July 14. The blaze ignited at 1488 North Shore Dr. around 5:30 p.m., and firefighters remained on scene for about three hours, said Hart Area Fire Department Public Information Officer Troy Maloney, who is the Oceana County Emergency Manager. “It…
SHELBY — Are you ready to whip up some hometown fun and to maybe win a trophy or two? Become a part of a sweet new tradition. The Shelby Fruit Festival Pie Contest and Auction is set for Saturday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. Submit your homemade pie in one of three categories: apple, cherry or other. Trophies will be…
Ronald Gene Monroe Sr., 82, of Hesperia, formerly of Walkerville, passed away, Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born July 25, 1942, in Hart, the son of Roy and Josie (Gargano) Monroe. Ron had a lifelong love for the great outdoors. Whether he was casting a line on a quiet lake, tracking deer through the woods, bear hunting in Michigan’s…
Employment: Upper Elementary Principal Mason County Central School District is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Upper Elementary Principal for the 2025-2025 school year. Completion or near completion of Michigan Administrator Certificate preferred. Apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job ID: 625 Application deadline: July 25, 2025 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. published until July 25, 2025.
Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist (temporary) West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a temporary 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,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor FERRY TOWNSHIP — An oil lamp caused a house fire at 1549 E. Zimmer Road early Monday morning, July 14. “The homeowner accidentally knocked over an oil lamp, and it caused the outlet to short out, and the fire started,” said Cpt. Chris Ernst of the Ferry Township Fire Department. “She and her two dogs…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Saturday, July 12, 2025: 1:02 a.m., malicious destruction of property, a car window was smashed causing $400 in damages, 2600 block of East Garfield Road, Ferry Township. The suspect is a 26-year-old…
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. Evelyn May Rudat, the daughter of Corinne Zweedyk and Edward Rudat of Montague, was born on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________ Please…
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