Employment: Mechanic, Ludington Mass Transit Authority

December 16, 2024

Employment: Mechanic, Ludington Mass Transit Authority This is a paid posting. Posted until Dec. 31, 2024

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Freezing rain advisory issued

December 14, 2024

UPDATE: The advisory was extended until 11 a.m. Sunday. OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, through 4 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Freezing rain is expected with total ice accumulations up to .10 of an inch. The advisory area includes Oceana, Mason, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot,…

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News alert: Crash at Monroe Road and Oceana Drive

December 13, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Monroe Road and Oceana Drive Friday, Dec. 13, at 5:30 p.m. for a vehicle crash. The 911 caller reported to central dispatch that the vehicle crashed through a fence, and a male subject was unresponsive.

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Hart’s Clayton Riley awarded Michigan Apple Growers scholarship

December 13, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. GRAND RAPIDS – Hart High School senior Clayton Riley is one three students in the state to receive the first-ever Michigan Apple Growers scholarship. Clayton is the son of apple growers Andy and Sarah Ann Riley of Mears. The 17-year-old plans to attend Michigan Technological…

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Men involved in ‘donut spinning’ incident ordered to pay over $6,600 each in restitution

December 13, 2024

HART — Six local men who were involved in spinning donuts on a newly-paved road, causing $40,000 in damages, pleaded guilty in Oceana County’s 79th District Court this week to a misdemeanor of disturbing the peace and were each ordered to pay $6,614.34 in restitution. The men initially faced felony charges of malicious destruction of property valued between $1,000 and…

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Obituary: Jacqueline Marie Courter, 71, of Gobles

December 13, 2024

Jacqueline Marie Courter, 71, of Gobles, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility, in Hart. She was born September 26, 1953, in Detroit. Jackie loved fishing, the outdoors, camping, and gardening. She raised and bred labrador retrievers, worked as a medical assistant and was a fantastic cook. Jackie was a kind, generous, and free…

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Recent births, published on Dec. 13, 2024

December 13, 2024

Oliver James Sulka, the son of Sarah and Benjamin Sulka of Ludington, was born on Friday, December 6, 2024. Willow Jane Vandenheuvel, the daughter of Montana Scott and Jared Vandenheuvel of Mears, was born on Monday, December 9, 2024. David Ever Young, the son of Toby Jo and Philip Young of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Everleigh Lois Schultz, the daughter…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published Dec. 12, 2024

December 12, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Robert Joe Smith II, 40, pleaded guilty Sept. 9 to carrying a concealed weapon and was sentenced Dec. 9 to 41 days in jail with credit for 41 days served; one year probation; and $658 in fines and costs. – Thomas…

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HPD news, published Dec. 12, 2024

December 12, 2024

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, Dec. 5, 2024: 2:45 a.m., a 43-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued in Oceana County, 200 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. He was lodged in the…

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Man ordered to pay over $7,000 restitution for crashing into MSP car

December 12, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 43-year-old man was ordered to pay $7,081.44 in restitution for a conviction of malicious destruction of police property in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court earlier this month. William Andrew Hammond “was involved in an altercation at or near the Dollar General in Pentwater,” said Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon. “When the…

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Man sentenced for drunkenly wielding axe at neighbor

December 12, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 40-year-old man was sentenced to five months in jail in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court earlier this month for a conviction of assault with a dangerous weapon. Alejandro Joseph Salazar was also ordered to pay $4,000 in restitution to cover hotel expenses for the victim in the case. “Salazar has a substance…

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Employment: Maintenance Supervisor – Shelby Public Schools

December 12, 2024

Employment: Maintenance Supervisor – Shelby Public Schools This is a paid posting. Posted until Dec. 23, 2024

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Closings, cancellations, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024

December 11, 2024

  The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Schools Baldwin Community Schools Covenant Christian School, Scottville Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Pentwater…

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Local companies receive training funds through Michigan Works

December 11, 2024

BIG RAPIDS – Michigan Works West Central announced more than $506,700 in training funding is being awarded to 14 local companies to train more than 1,750 employees.  Two Oceana County businesses — Michigan Freeze Pack and OPC Arbre Farms LLC — are among those companies. The funds are being awarded through the Going PRO Talent Fund, which offers fall and…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

December 11, 2024

The following are closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools West Shore Educational School…

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Winter storm warning issued

December 10, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for several west Michigan counties including Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Lake, Ottawa and Allegan counties beginning at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, until 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12.. Winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph Wednesday evening, causing blowing and drifting snow. As of 3 p.m. Tuesday roads…

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Shelby’s Cael Omness accepted to all-state jazz ensemble

December 9, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — For the first time in 10 years, a Shelby High School student has been accepted into the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s All-State Ensemble. “We are extremely excited to announce that sophomore Cael Omness…

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Shelby Bands wrap up marching season and march into Christmas season

December 9, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — The Shelby Marching Tigers finished their successful season of marching band, supporting the football team and earning a Division “1” rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Marching Festival in Big Rapids.  The…

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Police news, published Dec. 9, 2024

December 9, 2024

The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024: 3:30 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 39-year-old Shelby man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, West Baseline Road near 88th Avenue, Hart Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 10:13 p.m., (OCSO), a 34-year-old Hesperia man was cited for second-offense driving while license suspended,…

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Winter storm watch issued for Tuesday evening through Thursday

December 9, 2024

OCEANA  COUNTY — The US National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for several west Michigan counties including Oceana County, from 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, through 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. NWS issued the watch for Oceana, Mason, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties. Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations…

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Man dies in house fire

December 9, 2024

Officers heroically pull man from burning home trying to save his life By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BEAVER TOWNSHIP, Newaygo County — A 69-year-old disabled man died in a house fire early Sunday morning, Dec. 8, in the 9400 block of 7 Mile Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Sgt. Cam Hanson and Deputy Gavin Porter of the Oceana…

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