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By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor MONTAGUE — Oceana County native Danny Zuniga’s entrepreneurial spirit has led him to purchasing three bars within 6 miles in two years. Two years ago, he bought the Rothbury Tavern and renamed it Danny’z Rothbury Tavern. Then about a year later, Zuniga bought the former Big Cat Daddy Walleye in Montague and converted it to…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LUDINGTON — MiSTEM Network Region 9 has recently formed a partnership with UACJ Whitehall Industries of Ludington to provide space for a new practice facility dedicated to local FIRST Robotics teams. “This unique business and school partnerships will…
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Ludington Mass Transit Authority (LMTA) is a public transportation authority servicing Mason County and is currently seeking candidates for a part-time dispatcher. Hours will vary from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will include some weekends. Must have a clean criminal background check, pass a pre-employment physical and DOT drug screen. The Dispatcher will be a key link between drivers,…
HART — Early voting for the Aug. 6 primary election begins Saturday, July 27, at the Oceana County Courthouse. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and early voting continues through Sunday, Aug. 4. Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election will run from Saturday, Oct. 26, to Sunday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early voting…
CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Claybanks United Methodist Church is having its 81st Annual Strawberry Social Friday, Aug. 9, from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy strawberry shortcake and ice cream and a bake sale. Claybanks United Methodist Church is located at 9197 S. 56th Ave. Take Meinert Park Road to Indian Bay Road and turn right to the church or take Webster Road west…
WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools is enrolling new students for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. The school is open in the summer months during the day, Monday through Thursday. If you’d like to learn more about fall enrollment, stop by or call the office at (231) 873-4850, ext. 3304. The school district includes pre-K through grade 12. Wildcat News is…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 11, 2024: 3:30 p.m., harassment complaint, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. 10:26 p.m., alarm, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 10:52 p.m., alarm, 1000 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, July 12, 2024: 1:40 a.m., medical assist, 100 block of Wood…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Two Oceana County entrepreneurs — Cheri Bandt and Julie Engle — have been selected as part of five finalists who will pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges during the annual Pitch North competition. Pitch North is the region’s first-of-its-kind entrepreneurial pitching competition where entrepreneurs living in Lake, Newaygo and Oceana counties can pitch their…
SHELBY — The Shelby Area District Library is hosting a book sale Saturday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 20th annual “Good Buy” book sale is a great opportunity to recycle your home library. This year’s book sale features book-themed gift baskets that highlight local authors. Baskets will be on display at the library, Aug. 9-23, so people…
The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, July 15, 2024: 10:35 a.m., a 27-year-old Shelby man was cited for driving while license suspended, which was his fifth offense, West VanBuren Road near 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. 9:06 p.m., breaking and entering, 8500 block of East Hawley Road, Newfield Township. 11:50 p.m., a 25-year-old Shelby man…
Employment: LRE Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; two years experience preferred. 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,…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Hesperia man suffered minor injuries in a semi truck rollover crash on US 31 near M 20 Thursday, July 18, around 5:45 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “The driver advised that he was driving northbound on US 31 when one of his tires blew out,” states the report. The driver…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Roosevelt Road from 192nd Avenue to M 120 will be closed for road maintenance beginning Monday, July 22, at 8 a.m. until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour will be set up, and residents will be able to access their homes. ______________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…
WEARE TOWNSHIP, Oceana County – Farming for the Future Field Day will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center, 5185 N. Oceana Dr. The meeting brings together industry representatives from FarmDroid, Morgan Composting Inc., West Michigan Agroforestry Partnership, and Michigan State University researchers to update growers…
Ann Elizabeth Burdick, 70, of Hesperia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was born January 13, 1954, in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, to Cecil F. and Phyllis N. (Morris) Nash. She was the third of four children, including her sisters, Judy (Pete) Floyd and Heather (Malcom) Simpson; and brother, Philip (Sue)…
By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Skilled, civic-minded members of the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center are often quick to step in when they see an opportunity to advance a community project. A recent example is the relocation of the “Water Maiden” sculpture from its temporary location on Second Street. The piece earned the “People’s Choice Award” in the Pentwater…
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…
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…
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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