79th District Court sentencings, published March 26, 2025

March 26, 2025

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…

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Employment: Special Education Teacher – MoCI

March 26, 2025

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,…

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News alert: vehicle crash at Oceana Drive and Webster Road

March 25, 2025

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.

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Wildcat robotics program thriving in its second year

March 25, 2025

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…

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Lake Road closed for maintenance

March 25, 2025

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…

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Recent death: Arthur Edward Kelley, 77, of Clarkston, formerly of Hart

March 25, 2025

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.…

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Jury finds man guilty of delivery of fentanyl causing death

March 24, 2025

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,…

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Imprisoned drug dealer receives another prison term for theft conviction

March 24, 2025

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.…

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Shelby musicians compete at state solo and ensemble

March 24, 2025

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,…

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Police news, published March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025

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…

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Art contest winners

March 24, 2025

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…

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Employment: Utility Maintenance Operator II, City of Ludington

March 24, 2025

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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Winter weather advisory issued for Sunday evening and Monday

March 23, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory that begins at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 23, and continues through 8 p.m. Monday, March 24. The advisory includes Oceana, Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo and Mecosta counties. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches are expected, along with winds gusting as high…

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Obituary: Robert Paul Cornelisen, 86, of Pentwater

March 21, 2025

Robert Paul Cornelisen, 86, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, February 27, 2025. Born on January 20, 1939, in Detroit, he was the son of Paul and Pauline Cornelisen. Bob (nicknamed Corny) grew up in Riverside, Illinois, and attended the University of Illinois, where he joined Sigma Chi and met his future wife, Carol. He graduated with a finance degree and…

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Public Notice: City of Ludington 2025 Annual Contracts

March 21, 2025

Public Notice: City of Ludington 2025 Annual Contracts The City of Ludington will be accepting bids for the following 2025 annual contracts: Crack Sealing Fire Extinguisher Inspections Bids will be accepted until the bid opening, scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2 p.m. Please submit bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the service contract you are bidding…

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Employment: Joint Media Sales Representative

March 21, 2025

Synergy Media, owner of WKLA, WWKR, WLDN, WKZC, and WMLQ radio, along with Media Group 31, owner of Mason County Press and Oceana County Press, are seeking a joint full time media sales representative. This position will offer a flexible schedule with salary plus commission. Submit resume and letter of interest to: traffic@gowithsynergy.com

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Recent death: Randall Scott Rose, 63, of Rothbury

March 21, 2025

Randall Scott Rose, 63, of Rothbury, died on Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born November 6, 1961, in Muskegon, the son of Ray and Betty (Burns) Rose. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Sunrise Memorial Gardens, in Muskegon. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.…

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Court of appeals upholds murder conviction

March 19, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the 2023 murder conviction of Carlos Andres Sanchez, 35, of Muskegon. Sanchez was found guilty by a jury, Sept. 21, 2023 of first-degree murder and felony firearm for shooting and killing a 28-year-old Miguel Angel Gutierrez of Muskegon with a handgun June 12, 2022. Sanchez was sentenced…

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Diman-Wolf Pre-K Round Up set for March 25 and April 7

March 19, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart Public Schools Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center has scheduled two Pre-K Round Up sessions for Tuesday, March 25, from 4:30-6 p.m. and Monday, April 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a photo opportunity, goody bags and a raffle drawing.…

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Trail cam photos lead to suspect’s arrest

March 19, 2025

HART  — A homeowner’s trail cam photos, a post on OCP and the public’s sharing of OCP’s post aided police in the arrest of a theft suspect, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office sought the public’s help in finding a person of interest in a larceny theft that recently occurred in Elbridge Township. The homeowner’s…

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Walkerville to host Space Adventure Party April 10

March 19, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Whether you’re a Walkerville family with a 4, 5 or 6-year-old or a family with a youngster who would like to explore more about Walkerville Public Schools, you’re invited to a Space Adventure Party Thursday, April 10, from…

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