Sandcastle sculptors to compete during Pentwater Homecoming celebration

July 17, 2024

PENTWATER — Families and friends will again convene from places across America to compete in the 51st Sandcastle Sculpting Contest.   Sponsored by the Pentwater Service Club since 1973, this year’s event is set for from 8 a.m. until noon Friday, Aug. 9, at the Charles Mears State Park. The competition is open to anyone regardless of their age or place…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Christine Louise O’Connell, 61, of 796 McIntosh Ln., Muskegon, pleaded guilty July 2 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; six months probation; and $1,1155 in fines and costs. Alcohol Highway…

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Employment: GSRP Lead Teacher

July 17, 2024

Employment: GSRP Lead Teacher West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Lead Teacher. 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, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled.  The…

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Employment: Special Education Supervisor

July 17, 2024

Employment: Special Education Supervisor West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Supervisor. Master’s degree; Full approval in at least one area of special education; three years experience in special education; must be able to satisfy R340.1772 of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education for Supervisor of Special Education Approval. To view a complete…

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Employment: District Curriculum and Grant Coordinator

July 17, 2024

Employment: District Curriculum and Grant Coordinator This is a paid posting. Posted until Aug. 2, 2024. 

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Hart man pleads ‘no contest’ to arson

July 16, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 57-year-old Hart man who set a mattress on fire inside an apartment last April pleaded “no contest” to a felony charge of first-degree arson in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 15. Luna Jesus Trigo, of 2320 W. Baseline Rd., faces a minimum term of 29 months in prison with a…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Noel Trevino, 44, of 3051 W. Baker Rd., Shelby; three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Preliminary exam: July 30 at 1 p.m. – Tristan Daniel Whaley, 23, of 1619 Tuttle Ave., Datton, Ohio; felonious assault and felony firearm. Preliminary exam: July…

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Employment Opportunity: Sanitation Supervisor

July 16, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Sanitation Supervisor Indian Summer is looking for an experienced sanitation supervisor to implement the company’s sanitation policies. As a supervisor, you will be responsible for developing sanitation protocols in line with state and federal safety regulations. You will also be required to conduct daily sanitation inspections and oversee staff training. Must have demonstrate strong leadership skills, detailed knowledge…

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Man pleads ‘no contest’ for gross indecency involving 10-year-old girl

July 15, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 41-year-old Holland man pleaded “no contest” to gross indecency between a male and female in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 15. Christopher Matthew Kubacki committed gross indecency involving a 10-year-old girl at a local hotel. Kubacki will serve 13 months to five years in prison and must register as a…

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Saranac man, 20, sent to prison for sexually assaulting boy at church camp

July 15, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 20-year-old Saranac man was sentenced to 55 months to 15 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 15, for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy at a Christian youth camp. William David Kastanek, who was 18 years old at the time, sexually assaulted the boy at Camp Ao-Wa-Kiya in…

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Driver reportedly hits state park employee with car, flees

July 15, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vehicle hit-and-run in which a driver allegedly struck a DNR Silver Lake State Park worker with his vehicle and fled the scene in the parking lot of the state park’s pedestrian area of the dunes Sunday, July 14, around 4:45 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. There…

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Woman arrested for meth, brass knuckles and bond violation

July 15, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HART TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Hart woman was arrested for methamphetamine possession, bond violation and carrying a concealed weapon — brass knuckles on West Tyler Road near 104th Avenue Thursday, July 11, shortly after 1:30 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.…

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News alert: radiator fluid leak at Silver Lake roundabout

July 15, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to the roundabout in Silver Lake for a radiator leak following a vehicle crash Monday, July 15, shortly before 12:15 p.m. The 911 caller reported to Central Dispatch that a delivery truck’s radiator was punctured in the crash, and radiator fluid was leaking into the sewer. No injuries were reported in…

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Sheriff’s office investigates stolen camper

July 15, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a 1994 White Wilderness camper valued at $3,000 that was stolen from the 300 block of South Oceana Drive. The theft was reported Friday, July 12, around 1:30 p.m. If anyone has information about this crime, they are asked to contact the sheriff’s office at (231) 873-2121.…

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Memorial service notice: Dennis Houk

July 15, 2024

Dennis Franklin Houk, 79, of Pentwater, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 3212 W. Kinney Rd., Riverton Township. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the church. Read Dennis’s obituary here. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.

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Obituary: Charles Felt, 89, of Shelby

July 15, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Franklin Felt, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born November 21, 1934, in Muskegon, the son of Clarence and Lillie Felt. Chuck was raised in North Muskegon where he played football for the North Muskegon Norsemen, leading his team as captain for a season. In Chuck’s senior year he made the…

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Help MCP, OCP grow for 33 cents a day

July 14, 2024

Dear Readers: I am writing this today to ask you to consider financially supporting local news for about 33 cents a day. As you are most likely aware, I own and operate Mason County Press and Oceana County Press (Media Group 31, LLC), which I began in 2012. These online news services are available for free to our readers thanks…

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VIDEO: Judge candidates square off

July 12, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Oceana County probate judge candidates Eric Fox, Anna Rapa and Ryan Good are questioned by OCP News Editor Allison Scarbrough during a forum at the West Michigan Research Station Thursday evening, July 11. The event, which drew about 75 audience members, was organized by Phil Morse who served as host of the event. The three candidates will…

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