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…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Ashley Renee Bozeman, 34, pleaded guilty June 9 to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and was sentenced July 28 to two to 20 years in prison with credit for 68 days served; and $198 in fines and costs. Bozeman also pleaded guilty to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in a…
SHELBY — Tienda La Palma LLC in downtown Shelby 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 Tuesday, July 29. “The $1.49 million in grants awarded to small local businesses will create resiliency and…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is hosting National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4-8 p.m. at Shelby Township Community Park on West Buchanan Road. “Everyone is invited to this event,” stated Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. “Come to meet, engage and interact with our public safety personnel.” “National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police…
PENTWATER — The Oceana Community Foundation awarded over $75,000 in total grants to 20 organizations during its Spring Community Grant round. “These investments support a wide range of initiatives across our county, focusing on community restoration, youth development, housing and family stability, animal welfare, local economic growth, and much more,” states a press release from the organization. Basic needs grants…
Barbara Jean Davidson, 94, of Pentwater, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025. She was born February 2, 1931, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of David and Ida (Wingeier) Washburn. Throughout her life, Barbara demonstrated a passion for helping others and a dedication for civic engagement. In her younger years, she was a member of the choir at First United Methodist…
Ellen Sue Pearson, 44, of Walkerville, unexpectedly passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. She was born October 9, 1980, in Shelby, the daughter of Scott and Mary (Lathrop) Pearson. Ellen was a special person who was loved by many. She loved her cats, as well as sending cards to anyone in need, enclosed with a special Ellen note. Ellen had…
Employment: LAC Farm to School Lunch Director This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 13, 2025.
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The fire at David Allen Racing Motorsports Saturday evening, July 26, yielded a massive response from 18 fire departments from Oceana, Newaygo and Muskegon counties. The Hesperia Fire Area Fire Department was assisted by 17 other departments. “Saturday evening, Hesperia Area Fire Department was dispatched, along with automatic aid, to a commercial fire at David Allen Racing…
HESPERIA — A boil water advisory continues for Hesperia village residents and businesses due to a water main break that occurred Monday, July 21. “The advisory remains in effect,” said Village Clerk Vicki Burrell Monday morning, July 28. “We are still awaiting test results, and we are taking another one in this morning.” The boil water advisory is for water…
CRYSTAL AND COLFAX TOWNSHIPS — Madison Road will be closed between 144th and 168th avenues for road reconstruction and maintenance beginning this week until approximately early October, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road will be closed to through traffic, but residents will be able to access their homes. Through traffic will be detoured to 176th Avenue, Harrison…
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 over the weekend: Friday, July 25, 2025: 9:54 p.m., a 32-year-old Hart man was arrested for reckless driving and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, Monroe Road and Oceana Drive, Weare Township. He was lodged in the…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — A 23-year-old Pentwater man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after allegedly disrupting an outdoor church service on the Village Green Sunday morning, July 27. The man, who has been charged with disturbing religious services, allegedly wore a mask and yelled, “Torture to all and hell” while walking in front of the…
OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a heat advisory that includes a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Oceana County, for Monday, July 28, until 9 p.m. Heat index values up to 101 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illnesses. The advisory area includes portions of central, south…
Edward James Van Der Zanden, also affectionately known to friends and family as Edgar, Eddie Spaghetti, and most importantly, Edward the Great, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 63. He was born August 27, 1961, in Hart, the son of Charles and Ida (Hale) Van Der Zanden. Edward was a great outdoorsman with a love for…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Multiple fire departments from three counties battled a fire at David Allen Racing Motorsports, at 9589 S. Maple Island Rd., Saturday evening, July 26. The business is a “total loss,” said Hesperia Fire Chief Bob Eichenberg Sunday morning. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at approximately 5:30 p.m. and remained on scene…
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