WEARE TOWNSHIP – The West Michigan Rural Small Business Resource Fair is set for Thursday, May 8, at the West Michigan Research Station, at 5185 N. Oceana Dr., from 1-5 p.m. The event is hosted by the Oceana County Economic Alliance in partnership with business and economic development organizations throughout west Michigan, bringing together entrepreneurs, small business owners and aspiring…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) programs at local school districts and learning centers are now accepting applications for fall enrollment. The programs are at Hart Public School District, Walkerville Public School District, Shelby Public School District, Pentwater Public School District,…
$14 million in improvements include upgrading the stadium and track Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public School District in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart Public Schools officials are asking voters Tuesday, May 6, to approve a proposal that would continue the district’s bond levy, generating about $14 million at no…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has acquired the wealth management, investment advisory and trust services business of Auto Club Trust, FSB of Dearborn in an all-cash transaction effective March 31, 2025. According to a press release from West Shore Bank, the acquisition expands the bank’s trust and fiduciary capabilities further strengthening its commitment to providing comprehensive wealth management services. “We…
Employment: Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Mason County Central School District is accepting applications for Varsity Girls Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 school year. Previous varsity basketball coaching experience preferred. Prior basketball playing and coaching experience required. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. This is a paid posting. Published until April 22, 2025
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A garage was destroyed and the attached house is likely a total loss following a fire Monday, April 7, at 5300 Winston Road, said Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene shortly after 3 a.m. The owners awakened to smoke in their home and were able to…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Cody Michael King, 35, of 1824 E. River Rd., Muskegon; felonies of methamphetamine possession and carrying a concealed weapon and a misdemeanor of operating an unregistered vehicle. Preliminary exam: April 22 at 1 p.m. – Roberto Quintero-Mendoza, 41, of 304 S. Division St., Whitehall; third-offense…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, April 1, 2025: 1:17 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 30-year-old Muskegon man was cited for driving while license suspended, Maple Island Road near Arthur Road, Greenwood Township. 11:33 a.m., (OCSO), a 41-year-old…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Gordon Allen Reed, 48, of 141 S. Michigan Ave., Shelby, pleaded guilty March 25 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to five days in jail with credit for one day served; six months probation; must complete counseling; and $1,155 in fines and costs. One count of…
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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 27, 2025: 6:10 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. Friday, March 28, 2025: 3:26 a.m., wellbeing check, 500 block of Church Street, City of Hart.…
HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present the Ehud Asherie Swing Quartet in concert Friday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door or at hartseries.org. Largely self-taught, or rather, “old-schooled,” Asherie learned the ropes at Smalls, spending much of his early teens becoming a fixture of the…
FERRY TOWNSHIP — A section of 116th Avenue between Baseline and Dead End (Warren) roads is closed Thursday, April 3, until 4 p.m. for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission “116th Ave will be closed just east of Baseline Road,” states OCRC. “The road will be closed on each side of the road work, and traffic will…
Employment: Church Business Manager St. Simon Church Ludington is looking to hire a Business Manager. For a job description and more information how to apply please go to… www.stsimonchurch.com This is a paid posting. Published until April 18, 2025.
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Quick thinking by a teenaged passerby, Michigan State Police officers and a Mason County sheriff’s deputy saved the life of 79th District Court Judge John Middlebrook. MSP Sgt. Michael Cuevas, MSP Trooper Matt Demny and Mason County Sheriff’s Deputy Austin Priese were alerted by Landon Mosqueda, 16, of Ludington…
OCEANA COUNTY — Reports are coming in of downed power lines in the county due to thunderstorms rolling through the area Wednesday, April 2. Follow these tips regarding downed lines provided by Great Lakes Energy: Stay at least 25 feet away from a downed power line and make sure that you and your family, pets and neighbors don’t touch anything…
HART — Seasonal weight and speed restrictions will be lifted Monday, April 7, at 6 a.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The restrictions went into effect Feb. 28. ______________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post Tuesday, April 1, 2025: 9 a.m., a 54-year-old Muskegon man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), US 31 and Taylor Road, Hart Township. 3 p.m., a 44-year-old Shelby man and…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Ludington High School senior Nadia Grierson was the winner of the annual Right to Life Oratory Contest hosted by Mason, Oceana, and Manistee counties Right to Life organizations. Contestants were required to research, write, and present an original pro-life speech on the issue of abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, or embryonic stem cell research. Other winners included:…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post Monday, March 31, 2025: 10 a.m., a 26-year-old Walkerville man was cited for driving while license suspended, Main Street, Village of Walkerville. 10:40 a.m., missing 12-year-old girl, 2300 block of East Hills…
OCEANA COUNTY — No, this is not an April Fools’ joke — the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids is predicting a messy mix of severe weather beginning Tuesday evening, April 1. “Wintry weather of snow and freezing rain mainly north of M 46 (Apple Avenue in Muskegon) tonight into Wednesday morning transitions to rain and thunderstorms across the entire…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The only place of its kind in the US east of the Mississippi River, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes open for the 2025 season Tuesday, April 1. Over 1.5 million people visit the scenic and unique park every year, said Silver Lake State Park Manager Jody Johnston. That total includes visitors to…
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