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Lisa Ann Morrill, 59, of Ludington, died on Sunday, July 13, 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 __________ Please Support…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, July 7, 2025: 11:46 p.m., a 25-year-old Shelby man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Oceana Drive and Yale Road, Grant Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Tuesday, July 8,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Muskegon man faces multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from deputies on a motorcycle — reaching speeds over 120 mph — Sunday, July 6, shortly after 10:30 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A deputy initiated a traffic stop on northbound US 31 near Stony Lake Road, and Colton…
West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County — The AgriScience Everywhere day camp was held this week at the West Michigan Research Station. The camp, sponsored by the West Shore Educational Service District, taught students…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The right lane of northbound US 31 near Grant Road is scheduled to be closed for road maintenance beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, July 14, through 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The work is weather dependent. ________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with…
HART — Recent Hart High School graduate Julia McTaggart was awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Oceana County Democratic Party. The Oceana County Democratic Party awards one scholarship available to any graduating senior residing in Oceana County who plans to seek further training beyond high school. “The Oceana County Democratic Party values community involvement throughout a lifetime,” states a press…
Public Notice: Proposed telecommunications tower TowerKing is proposing to construct a 304-foot Guyed telecommunications tower at 8418 West Buchanan Road, Shelby, Oceana, Michigan 49455 (43 37 57.9 N / 86 29 22.5 W). The tower is anticipated to have FAA Style F (L-856/L-864/L-810), high intensity white strobe lights and flashing red beacon and sidelights. Interested persons may review the application…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Every Wednesday morning during the summer in Walkerville, thousands of free meals are distributed by a dedicated team of school food service workers and volunteers. Cars line up down the main street in town, extending around the corner,…
OCEANA COUNTY — A widespread outage of Spectrum internet and phone service impacted many businesses in Oceana County and the White Lake area Wednesday, July 9. Businesses posted on social media that their phones were not working and they were unable to process credit card transactions as a result of the outage. The “multi-node” outage affected approximately 20,000 customers, according…
Michael Stanton Castor, 82, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his home. He was born March 1, 1943, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Ersie “Pat” and Helen (Quakenbush) Castor. In January of 1967, Mike married the love of his life, Susan (Hoenigman) Castor, and she preceded him in death on January 9, 2022. Mike was a…
Lynn Shannon Bromley, 83, of Walkerville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 4, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born May 8, 1942, in Twining, Michigan, the daughter of Rev. Justus Dowd and Aleta (Curtis) Dowd. Lynn attended grade school at Twining Arenac Eastern. She later attended Walkerville High school, where she…
Employment: Bus Driver West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. Must meet school bus driver state certification requirements. To view a complete job posting, visit our website at www.wsesd.org Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 West US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Following the announcement of Hart City Manager Rob Splane’s resignation, the city has hired a consulting firm to aid in the search for his replacement. Splane announced his resignation from the post at the end of May due to health reasons, but he agreed to stay on until a replacement is found. He…
HART — The Hart Area Fire Department announced the donation of a new Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar edition Side-By-Side (SXS) off-road rescue vehicle. “This rescue unit is in service on the sand dunes in the summer and on the snowmobile trails in the winter,” Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring said in a press release. “The Hart Area Fire Department…
HART — Hart Bio-Pure Superintendent Paul Cutter was recently awarded the Doris Van Dam Operations Professional of the Year Award at the 100th anniversary conference of the Michigan Water Environment Association. “This award is given to a nominee who has displayed outstanding service to an employer and to MWEA, contributed to the professional growth of co-workers, consistently generated good quality…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The 9-year-old Fenton boy who was rescued after he was buried in the sand at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Friday night “is reportedly home and doing well,” states a press release from the Michigan DNR. “The DNR was notified Sunday that the child had been released from the hospital and was at home, doing well with…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, July 8 and 9, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on northbound and southbound US 31 between Shelby Road and M 20, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. ________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
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 Rose Hill, the daughter of Haleigh and Stephen Hill Jr. of Branch, was born on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Ervin Joseph Del Tour, the son of Nicole Merten and Austin Del Tour of Fremont, was born on Friday,…
‘… the child had been removed from the sand and was blue in color with no pulse.’ GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — First responders’ and bystanders’ quick actions saved the life of a 9-year-old Fenton boy who was buried in the sand at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Friday evening, July 4, according to Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. “On Friday July…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo owner Cindy Lewis, 56, was struck by a pickup truck in the business’s parking lot Friday morning, July 4, shortly before 8 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Lewis died from her injuries Sunday, July 6. The driver of the pickup truck was a Lewis Farms employee, who is a…
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