Employment: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Temporary Full Time, licensed (COTA/L) West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a TEMPORARY Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed (COTA/L). Michigan Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/License required. 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.…
Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, memorial services and observations were held throughout the…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 46-year-old man who committed 18 probation violations was sentenced to prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 10. Shawn Alan Goerbig’s probation violations result from nine felony charges pending in Roscommon County’s 34th Circuit Court. Goerbig faces the following charges in Roscommon County: file 1 — aggravated stalking, Jan. 22,…
OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids released snow accumulation totals that resulted from Monday’s winter storm, and the Silver Lake area topped the list with 10-14 inches. The early winter storm, Nov. 10 and 11, resulted in Hart, Pentwater and Ludington school districts to close Tuesday. Both Oceana and Mason counties were under winter storm warnings…
The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Hart Public Schools Ludington Area School District Pentwater Public Schools (Veterans Day assembly rescheduled to Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 8:30 a.m.) Other organizations and businesses Flipstar Gymnastics ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…
Michigan State Police urges motorists to slow down By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 65-year-old Mears man was transported to an area hospital for treatment of “non-life-threatening” injuries after the passenger vehicle he was driving collided with a semi truck on southbound US 31 near Shelby Road Monday morning, Nov. 10, according to Michigan State Police Sgt.…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Lakeshore Badgers Varsity Hockey Team will host a special Veterans Day game Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 4:15 p.m. at the West Shore Community Ice Arena, at 3000 North Stiles Rd. The Badgers will face off against the Cadillac Vikings in what is anticipated to be an exciting matchup. In honor of Veterans Day, all active duty…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Southbound US 31 near the Shelby Road exit was closed due to a traffic crash Monday morning, Nov. 10, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured. The highway was reopened around 12:20 p.m., according to MDOT. Oceana County is under is winter storm warning until 4 a.m. Tuesday,…
HART — The Hart City Council has announced the selection of Nichole Kleiner as the new city manager “following a comprehensive executive search process,” states a press release from the city. “After several weeks of candidate evaluations, community engagement, and on-site interviews, the city council unanimously identified Kleiner as the best fit to lead the organization and advance Hart’s vision…
A winter storm warning has been issued for Oceana and Mason counties by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Heavy lake effect snow is expected with total snow accumulation between 4 and 9 inches. The warning went into effect at 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, and continues until 4 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. “Visibility and road conditions may change…
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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025: 12:02 p.m., a 69-year-old Muskegon man was cited for second-offense driving while license suspended, Michigan Avenue near Spruce Street, Village of Hesperia. 5:24 p.m., a 42-year-old Hart man…
Avery Wilson, 87, of Mears, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was born June 8, 1938, in Antrim County, the son of Gilman and Jessie (Colwell) Wilson. Avery was the youngest of eight children, and was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Avery moved to Walkerville and attended Walkerville School and later transferred to Hart High…
Winter weather advisory issued for Oceana, Mason counties The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for Oceana and Mason counties beginning Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches are expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, and slow down and use…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor OTTO TOWNSHIP — The 57-year-old Rothbury man who allegedly displayed a handgun and an axe to threaten another man during a dispute over property lines and a deer stand was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on two felony counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of felony firearm, court records…
WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Mears man is dead following an officer-involved shooting at the Comfort Inn hotel, at 2822 Holton-Whitehall Rd., early Friday morning, Nov. 7, according to the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office. The man was shot by a Muskegon County sheriff’s deputy after charging him with a box cutter, according to police. Police responded to the hotel located…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Brett Andrew Oom, 38, of Kent City; felony of communicating with another to commit a crime and misdemeanors of stalking, intentional dissemination of sexually explicit visual material and telephone — malicious use to threaten. Preliminary exam for the felony: Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. Pretrial…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in that occurred at a solar development site on 88th Avenue, and the construction company victimized by the break-in is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the crime. “This incident…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025: 8:35 a.m., found property, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 9:37 a.m., juvenile complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025: 12:32 a.m., assault and battery, 200 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025:…
PENTWATER — Artist applications are now being accepted for the 61st annual Pentwater Fine Arts and Craft Fair. The fair is set for Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the Pentwater Village Green. The event is a juried fair hosted by the Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club. “All work must be original and of the artist’s…
Geronimo Castillo Palacios, 80, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born November 17, 1944, in Doctor Arroyo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the son of Jesus Castillo and Juanita Palacios Castillo. Geronimo was a loving family man and friend. He formerly pastored at his home church, Asamblea Apostolica in New Era, and was a devout servant of the…
HART TOWNSHIP — Fire crews were dispatched to 2504 W. Lake Rd. for a garage fire Wednesday, Nov. 5, at noon. Firefighters from Hart, Shelby-Benona and Pentwater were called to the scene. No injuries were reported. The scene was cleared at 1:30 p.m. ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
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