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 — West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education program has a new name, Summit Tech Center. The new name was revealed today during a public showcase event held at the program’s facilities at…
HART — The following were sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, April 28, 2025: – Benjamin Carl Meyer, 51, of Whitehall, pleaded no contest March 3 to third-degree home invasion and was sentenced April 28 to one year in jail with credit for 188 days served; 18 months probation; and $598 in fines and costs. One count of…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from the Shelby-Benona Fire Department were dispatched to a tractor fire on South 88th Avenue between Radar and Shelby roads Thursday, May 1, shortly before 2 p.m. A fuel leak is reported.
The following is the fishing report from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, as of May 1, 2025. Northwest Lower Peninsula Little Traverse Bay: Anglers targeting steelhead in Petoskey found success drifting and bottom bouncing spawn. Fishing off the break wall, near the mouth of the Bear River, and in the Bear River all produced fish. Bottom bouncing flies and beads also landed fish in the…
Herman Moore, Rob Rubick, Cory Schlesinger, Brock Guiterrez, Scott Conover and George Jamison will battle the Hart teachers Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Retired Detroit Lions football players are coming to Hart High School this weekend to compete against Hart school district faculty…
Farm animals die in blaze By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A house, barn and woodshed are a total loss following a fire Tuesday night April 29, at 1661 N. 116th Ave. The barn contained baby pigs and chickens that died in the blaze, said Walkerville Fire Chief Al Purdy. A tractor in the barn was also destroyed.…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Shawn Michael Bliss, 35, of Ravenna, pleaded guilty March 4 to second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced April 15 to 11 days in jail with credit for four days served; one year probation; and $1,355 in fines and costs. One felony count of third-offense operating while…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Shelby Township has opened a second ‘bark park’ at the Shelby Township Community Park. “This new addition offers even more space for dogs and their humans to play, socialize, and enjoy the outdoors in a safe and welcoming environment,” states a press release from the township. “A life-size fiberglass Saint Bernard welcomes visitors entering the park. His…
ROTHBURY — The cause of Electric Forest Festival attendee Kevin Graves’ 2018 death may forever remain an enigma. According to an article published on Mlive by Gus Burns, Graves’ cause of death was ruled “undetermined after investigation and anthropology studies,” pursuant to the April 7 death certificate. Graves’ death investigation concluded earlier this month, according to Lisa Kapriak, a representative…
SHELBY — Shelby State Bank recently announced three staff promotions. Drew Maus was promoted to vice president and commercial lender. Maus is a graduate of Michigan State University and joined Shelby State Bank’s credit department in 2017. He quickly moved to credit officer, overseeing the credit department. His work on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the pandemic was instrumental…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from four Oceana County departments battled a barn and house fire at 1661 N. 116th Ave. east of Hart Tuesday evening, April 29. “The barn caught fire first, and then the heat from that radiated to the house,” said Walkerville Fire Chief Al Purdy at the scene. Firefighters from Hart, Shelby-Benona…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The two Shelby men who robbed the La Mexicana De Pancho grocery store at gunpoint last December pleaded “no contest” to armed robbery in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, April 28. Jorge Soriano Benitez, 38, and Miguel Angel Vargas-Mares, 23, are looking at minimum sentences of three and a half years in…
CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Firefighters saved a house from burning down and rescued the family cats Monday afternoon, April 28, at 548 E. Madison Rd. . Firefighters from Oceana County’s Walkerville, Crystal Township and Hart departments and Mason County’s Riverton Township Fire Department responded to the scene around 1:45 p.m. The blaze started in the basement, said Crystal Township Fire Chief Al…
The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Tuesday, April 22, 2025: 4:48 a.m., a drug possession charge is pending lab analysis of the substance following a traffic stop at US 31 and Winston Road, Grant Township. 12:28 p.m., a…
ROTHBURY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in to a storage unit at Rothbury Storage on Winston Road. The break-in was reported Tuesday, April 22, around 7 p.m. Items stolen include a 60-inch smart TV, a BMX bicycle, a Bluetooth Beats speaker and a guitar. The intruder(s) damaged the door while breaking open the lock, said Oceana…
HART TOWNSHIP — Oceana County Road Commission barrels and related equipment valued at a total of $500 were stolen from a work site on Lake Road near Oceana Drive. The theft was reported Monday, April 21, at 10:39 a.m. If anyone has information about the theft, they are asked to call the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office at (231) 873-2121. ________________________…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The cause of a house fire at 3990 W. Baker Road Saturday afternoon April 26 may never be known, said Shelby-Benona Fire Department Chief Jack White. “We have no cause,” said Chief White. “It’s too far gone to even pinpoint an area of origin.” The house is a total loss. “They were…
Candidate field will be narrowed down to five HART — After having no asparagus queen in 2024, the National Asparagus Festival has a group of 11 women competing for this year’s crown. Last year’s asparagus queen competition was canceled due to a lack of interested candidates. This year, there are so many women interested in wearing the crown that the…
Our beloved father, Arthur Edward Kelley 76, formerly of Hart, died March 12, 2025, at his home in Clarkston. He was born to Laurance and Cleo (Savage) Kelley, the second of four brothers welcomed to this union. Art was preceded in death by: his parents; two brothers, Larry and Gerald Kelley; and by the love of his life and wife…
Employment: KickStart to Career Program Coordinator Opportunity to Make a Difference! KickStart to Career Program Coordinator Part-time position available at the Community Foundation for Mason County: 15 hours per week; $23 per hour; 45 weeks per year. Coordinate our exciting children’s savings account program, promoting pathways to future careers for Mason County students. Requires strong communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.…
Employment: Secretary – Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Secretary – Special Education. Associate’s degree or equivalent required. For a complete list of qualifications and responsibilities, visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…
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