By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 35-year-old Walkerville woman was sentenced to five to 10 years in prison for a conviction of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 4. Markie Marie Castillo, of 5481 Deer Rd., pleaded “no contest” June 2 to the charge for…
HESPERIA — After two weeks, the Village of Hesperia’s boil water advisory was lifted Monday morning, Aug. 4. A water main break, July 21, sparked the issue. The village is in the midst of a $23.7 million water improvement project, and an unmarked water main was accidentally hit on the corner of M 120 and Cook Street during work on…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Friday, Aug. 1, 2025: 9 a.m., a 46-year-old Hart woman was cited for operating without a license, Oceana Drive and VanBuren Road, Hart Township. 11:35 a.m., single-vehicle crash, minor injury,…
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: Thursday, July 31, 2025: 2:09 a.m., a 38-year-old Paw Paw woman was cited for driving while license suspended and improper license plate, North Westwood Drive near Monroe Road, Weare Township. 7:48 p.m.,…
Jill Ann Davis, 80, of Pentwater, passed away August 3, 2025. She was born July 1, 1945, in Hart, the daughter of Stewart and Vivian (Barkel) Dillingham. Jill was a spit-fire in her younger years, leaving many memories and stories for her family to remember. Later in life, Jill was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, but despite her diagnosis, she never…
Employment: Elementary Principal, Hart Public Schools This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 8, 2025
Employment: High School Secretary, Hart Public Schools This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 8, 2025
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Seven Adam LaRoue, 54, of Hesperia; a felony of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and a misdemeanor of aggravated assault. Preliminary exam: Aug. 12 at 1 p.m. – Justin David Yonker, 38, of Hesperia; assault with a dangerous weapon…
Jose Juan Arenas, 55, of Ludington, died on Friday, August 1, 2025. A Celebration of Life for Jose will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon at Grace Funeral Home in Ludington. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…
HART – The City of Hart is among four finalists for the Michigan Municipal League’s 2025 Community Excellence Award for the city’s HArt Project. The HArt Project focuses on art, culture and diversity. Among the project’s goals is getting more art installations downtown, such as the gigantic Tin Man that arrived two years ago. The other three finalists are…
HART — S. Hegg Real Estate will receive a $25,000 state grant through the Match on Main program. Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) is supporting 63 small businesses across Michigan through the MEDC’s Match on Main program, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced this week. “The $1.49 million in grants awarded to small local businesses will create resiliency and strengthen downtowns in Main…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — The West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission (WMSRDC), Oceana County Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA) invite the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the restoration of Stony Creek Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, from 3-5 p.m. The event will take place at Marshville Dam Park, where a long-blocked section of Stony…
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 29, 2025: 11 a.m., a 21-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended, Madison Road, Crystal Township. 4:39 p.m., assault, no arrest, 2100 block of North 56th Avenue,…
HART — Now is the time to clean out your basement, garage, or barn and look for old, unusable, or mystery products that require safe disposal. The annual Oceana County Household Hazardous Waste collection day is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hart Department of Public Works, 1010 State St. Items accepted for…
NEW ERA — A New Era man was swindled out of $16,800 in an online fraud scheme, said Michigan Police Sgt. Ben Stadler. The man wired the money to purchase a 2022 John Deer tractor that is normally worth over $40,000. He later discovered the online account was fake. The case has been turned over the Federal Bureau of Investigation.…
MEARS — The Oceana County Democrats will host an annual potluck picnic Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. at Johnson Square Park Mears Pavilion on West Fox Road across from the Mears Post Office. Water and lemonade will be provided. Bring a dish to share. All are welcome. ___________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings…
Employment: Care Team Openings, Animal Hospital of Ludington Do you enjoy people and animals? Are you upbeat and positive? Do your friends refer to you as smiley and bubbly? Do you want to help promote the human-animal bond? Do you love to help in a team environment? If this describes you, then you may be just the candidate for a…
Employment: Middle School Principal, Shelby Public Schools This a paid posting. Published until Aug. 14, 2025.
HESPERIA — A water boil advisory for Village of Hesperia residents and businesses has been ongoing since July 21 when a water main break occurred. The village is in the midst of a $23.7 million water improvement project, and an unmarked water main was accidentally hit on the corner of M 120 and Cook Street during work on the project,…
Employment: Upper Elementary Special Education Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring an Upper Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job ID #626 Application deadline: Aug. 13, 2025 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 13, 2025.
UPDATE: Tori has been located and is back home. HART — The Michigan State Police, Hart post, is searching for a missing runaway from the Crystal Valley area, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Tori Shirey, 15, is 4’11” and weighs 110 pounds and has brown shoulder-length hair. Tori was last seen wearing shorts and a black t-shirt with…
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