By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — An Oceana County sheriff’s deputy saved a bedridden man from a burning house Thursday night, March 27, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Deputy Gavin Porter bravely ran inside the burning house to rescue the man and carry him to safety. The fire occurred at 10:35 p.m. at 6989 S. Maple Island…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Brandon Leon Salazar, 27, of 213 N. 61st Ave., Shelby; assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Preliminary exam: April 8 at 1 p.m. – Holly Ann Finney, 39, of 2313 W. Madison Rd., Hart; welfare fraud over $500 and welfare…
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, March 25, 2025: 10:06 p.m., a 23-year-old Fremont man was cited for driving while license revoked, East Madison Road near 160th Avenue, Crystal Township. Thursday, March 27, 2025: 12:28 a.m., a…
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. Lilah Mae Milbocker, the daughter of Julia and Brandin Milbocker of Shelby, was born on Friday, March 28, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________…
Selected applicant will have opportunity to purchase the property for $1 HART – The Hart Tax Increment Finance Authority is issuing a final call for visionary proposals for its redevelopment initiative, Pitch for the Parcel. Entrepreneurs, developers, and creative thinkers are invited to submit their vision for transforming the historic property located at 408 S. State St. There are three…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Steven Luke Dykman, 29, of 7021 Wever Rd., Fountain, pleaded guilty Sept. 10 to second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced March 11 to five days in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and $1,155 in fines and…
SHELBY — The boards for the Shelby and New Era chamber of commerce organizations recently voted unanimously to consolidate the two entities. The decision follows a survey of chamber members who were 86 percent in favor of the move. The next step will be creating a name for the new organization. “In February, chamber members were invited to participate in…
Employment: High School Teaching Positions Mason County Central School District is looking to fill the following positions for the 2025-2026 school year: High School Math Teacher, Job ID #614 High School Financial Literacy and Computer Science Teacher, Job ID #615 For details and to apply, visit www.mccschools.org. Application deadline is 4 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2025 This is a paid…
COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A section of 192nd Avenue between Jackson and Van Buren roads will be closed Thursday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. “192nd Ave will be closed just east of Jackson,” states OCRC. “The road will be closed on each side of the road work, and…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Aimee Lee Hill, of 2517 W. Yale Rd., New Era, pleaded guilty March 18 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education; Victim Impact Panel; and $1,155 in fines and costs. Conviction is…
Employment: Special Education Teacher – MoCI West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI. Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources,…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash involving injuries at Oceana Drive and Webster Road Tuesday, March 25, around 7 p.m.
Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. ALLENDALE — After launching its first-ever robotics team one year ago, the Walkerville Wildcats finished in 12th place out of 40 teams at the Robotics West Michigan Regional Competition at Grand Valley State University last weekend. The Wildcats move on to compete at Ferris State…
HART TOWNSHIP — Lake Road from Oceana Drive to 88th Avenue is closed Tuesday, March 25, until 4 p.m. for culvert work, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. “The road will be closed on each side of the culvert work, and traffic will not be able to get through that area,” states OCRO. “Please use an alternate route to…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved dad, Arthur Edward Kelley, 76, formerly of Hart, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at his home in Clarkston. An obituary and information about a memorial will be posted later this spring. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A jury found a 32-year-old Oceana County man guilty of delivery of a controlled substance causing death in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, March 24. Travis Michael Gale could face up to life in prison for the conviction. The jury also found him guilty of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and delivery/manufacture of cocaine,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 27-year-old New Era man who was sentenced to a minimum of 13 ½ years in prison for 11 felony convictions in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, March 11, was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, March 24, to a concurrent term of one year and one day to four years.…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Shelby High School band students Joselyn Calixto Sanchez, Juan Ramirez and Michael Neino qualified for state solo and ensemble for their topnotch performances at the district competition in Cadillac. They competed in the state event, March 15,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, March 20, 2025: 9:33 a.m., larceny theft of a wallet, 2200 block of East Baseline road, Shelby Township. Saturday, March 22, 2025: 6:42 a.m., assault, no arrest, 6400 block of East Garfield…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Spitler Elementary School fourth grader Allisson Delacruz and first grader Liv Riley recently earned the top prize in the school’s annual art contest. Allisson won in the third/fourth grade category, and Liv won in the first/second grade category. “They each received a bag…
Employment: Utility Maintenance Operator II, City of Ludington The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a Utility Maintenance Operator II position. Requires a CDL License (Class A with a tanker endorsement) and residency within 20 miles from the city boundaries within six months of hire date. Must obtain a Ml S-4 Water Distribution License within three years of hire…
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