SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for bridge work on southbound US 31 over Log Road/66th Avenue are scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 9 a.m. and continue through Sept. 23, 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 email news alerts…
Registration opens Sunday GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — This fall, horseback riders can enjoy the unparalleled experience of riding along the Lake Michigan shoreline at Silver Lake State Park, described as “one of Michigan’s most unique and popular destinations.” With ORV season ending in the state park’s ORV area Oct. 31, the DNR offers a tranquil escape for horseback riders to explore…
HART — The public is invited to celebrate Oceana County Probate Judge Bradley G. Lambrix’s retirement Friday, Oct. 25, from 2-4 p.m. in the Oceana County Courthouse circuit courtroom. Judge Lambrix, who is the presiding family court judge and chief judge pro tem, will retire at the end of the year after serving on the bench for 18 years. __________________________________…
Alberto Padron, Jr., 84, of Ludington, died Friday, August 30, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born February 13, 1940, in Crystal City, Texas, the son of Alberto and Maria (Arellano) Padron, Sr. Alberto worked for over 40 years for Don Harmon Farms, as well as 35 years at Ludington Plastics/Floracraft in Ludington until his…
Public Notice: Oceana County Planning Commission appointment The Oceana County Planning Commission is seeking candidates for an opening on the commission. Additional information about the position is available online at www.oceana.mi.us Deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at 5 p.m. This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 13, 2024.
Employment: Middle School Math Teacher Mason County Central Schools is hiring a full time Middle School Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job #601 Application deadline: Sept. 13, 2024. This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 13, 2024.
Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — When students return to classes to start the new school year at Walkerville Public Schools Tuesday, Sept. 3, they will have added security. Marc Pascavis was recently hired as Walkerville Public Schools first-ever school safety liaison. Pascavis, who…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024: 11 a.m., probation violation, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart . 9 p.m., lost property, 1000 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, Aug. 23, 2024: 7:58 p.m., medical assist, 100 block of Hilltop Drive, City of Hart. 2:20 p.m., larceny, 200 block…
By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Maybe the word “teaching” should be added to the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center’s name because that’s what some members enjoy the most from belonging to it. Barry Freed is one. He retired to Pentwater four years ago, moving from Lansing where he worked at — and then became part owner of — a…
NEW ERA — Hawks and Owls is slated to perform during the next New Era Farmers’ Market Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m. Bruce and Becca Ling have performed at Wheatland Music Festival, the Ark in Ann Arbor, Blissfest, Festival of the Wild Rose Moon, Harvest Gathering, Farm Fest, Detroit Institute of Art and for musical and literary clubs, museum…
Employment: Immediately Hiring – Multiple Positions Available FiveCAP, Inc. is seeking career oriented, proactive and motivated individuals with Early Childhood Education and experience to join its leadership and teaching team in beautiful west Michigan. FiveCAP Head Start and Early Head Start programs have openings in Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. Starting Pay: Center Director, $53,000-$57,000; Lead Teacher, $44,000-$49,000; Teacher…
Marilyn Frances Emery, 88, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at home. She was born February 10, 1936, in Ecorse, the daughter of Edmund and Catherine (Carroll) Yops. Marilyn co-owned and operated Birdland Hardware and Variety Store in Pentwater, with her husband, Jerry, from 1969 until their retirement in 1995. She was very involved and proud of her…
Donald William Hansen, 96, of Hart, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. He was born August 10, 1928, in Chicago, the son of Walter D. and Margaret M. (Hughes) Hansen. As a teenager, Don worked at the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company in Hart and across the state, managing stores in about six different areas. That experience laid the…
The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Aug. 23, 2024: 12:03 a.m., larceny of several tools from a vehicle, 3700 block of West Washington Road, Weare Township. Items stolen include a Milwaukee impact driver valued at $175, a Milwaukee impact driver valued at $400, a Porter Cable jigsaw valued at $100, a Porter Cable cordless…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Stephen Allen Lange, 51, of 3085 W. Baker Rd., Shelby, pleaded guilty June 25, 2024 to methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced Aug. 26, 2024 to five months in jail with credit for 80 days served; 18 months probation; and $598…
John Steven Ray, 63, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at SKLD of Whitehall. He was born May 8, 1961, in Chicago, the son of John M. and Jean (Skogsberg) Ray. John was employed at Haworth Inc. in Ludington for 14 years until his retirement in 2014 due to cancer. In his spare time, John was an avid outdoorsman who…
Susan Kay Silvis, 72, of Pentwater, passed away Sunday August 25, 2024. Susan was born December 26, 1951, in Muskegon, the daughter of Orrin and Doris (Kuiper) Bradshaw. She graduated from Pentwater High School. Susan married Ervin F. Silvis on June 19, 1971. Susan loved photography. She could often be found making jewelry or enjoying the outdoors while kayaking. Susan…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Ricardo Daniel Rodriguez-Flores, 37, 7023 88th Ave., Rothbury; one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim under age 13 and one count of third-degree CSC — victim aged 13-15. Preliminary exam: Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. – Chad Wesley…
OCEANA COUNTY — Summer may be fading away soon, but the temperatures are rising. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for a large portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, including Oceana County. Heat index values up to 105 degrees are expected, affecting portions of central, south central, southwest,…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 66-year-old Spring Lake woman was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Mercy Hospital in Muskegon after the motorcycle she was riding on as a passenger tipped over on West Hayes Road Friday, Aug. 23, shortly before 7 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The black 2005 Triumph Rocket III was driven…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Grandville man was critically injured following a moped crash Saturday, Aug. 24, shortly after 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of North Ridge Road and Easy Street. “I was told this morning that the operator of the moped is not out of the woods,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast Monday, Aug. 26. Gary Lee Wilfong…
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