The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025: 1:13 p.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 90 block of Chataqua Street, City of Hart. 5:07 p.m., wellbeing check, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 7:20 p.m., found property, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 7:40 p.m., suspicious situation, Wood and State streets,…
BOYNE CITY — Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund recently awarded 36 grants totaling more than $100,000 to local nonprofit organizations across the cooperative’s 26-county service area, which stretches from Kalamazoo to the Mackinac Straits. The central region board awarded nine grants totaling $28,377.77 and the south region board awarded 12 grants totaling $34,492 in the final grant cycle of 2025. The central service…
Sally Ann Kirwin, 86, of Walkerville, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born April 5, 1939, in Hart, the daughter of Asa Taylor and Laura (Dominy) Taylor. Sally enjoyed playing guitar, dancing, and crafting jewelry. She also loved playing cards with her husband and friends. Most of all, she enjoyed the time she got to spend with her…
Employment: Certified Nurse Aide Instructor Newaygo County RESA West Shore Community College is seeking applications for a part-time Certified Nurse Aide Instructor to teach two days per week, two to three hours per day at Newaygo County RESA starting Winter Semester. Applicants must be a registered nurse with an unrestricted nursing license to practice in Michigan, and have at least…
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,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old U.S. Postal Service rural mail carrier was hospitalized following a dog attack on Saturday, Nov. 15. The incident occurred at a residence in the 5000 block of 164th Avenue. The mail carrier, Anna Dukes, based out of the Hesperia Post Office, said she has been working for the postal service for…
Join First Baptist Church in Hart and Rothbury Community Church for a special evening of Christmas joy as the worship ministries present “Behold the Lamb of God” by Andrew Peterson. Performances are set for Friday, Dec.12, at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Hart and Saturday, Dec. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Rothbury Community Church. “This beautiful, Scripture-rich musical…
SHELBY — The Friends of Shelby Area District Library are hosting the 30th annual Celebration of the Holidays this week with a silent auction of 60 displays of trees, wreaths, quilts and unique gift baskets. Bidding ends Saturday, Nov. 22, at noon. A ‘buy-it-now’ sale of repurposed Christmas items and a drawing for a collection of new Christmas decor are…
Aric John Todd, 37, of New Era, died on Sunday, November 16, 2025. A full obituary will be posted soon. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com ________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help…
HART — Kick off the holiday season with the 2025 Home for the Holidays Lighted Christmas Parade Friday, Nov. 28, at 6:30 p.m. The streets will come alive with sparkling lights, festive floats and Christmas cheer as the parade makes its way through downtown Hart. Join the fun by entering a Christmas-themed float or bundle up and line the streets…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to southbound US 31 north of Shelby Road for a rollover crash Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 3:40 p.m. One person was reported to be injured. ____________________ 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…
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: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025: 2:29 a.m., a charge of operating while intoxicated against a 59-year-old Walkerville woman is pending lab results following a vehicle crash, North 176th Avenue and Madison Road, Colfax…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP — The 37-year-old Oceana County man who was shot and killed by a Muskegon County sheriff’s deputy at a hotel Nov. 7 was facing a felony charge of possession of child sexually abusive material in Oceana County’s 79th District Court, according to court records. The charge against Adam Randall Richards was dismissed one…
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 When the R.M.S. Titanic sank on April 14, 1912, the…
Employment: JV Boys’ Basketball Coach, Pentwater Public Schools Pentwater Public School District is seeking to hire a Junior Varisty Boys’ Basketball coach for the 2026-2026 season (6% Schedule B Scale). Qualifications: Fundamental knowledge of the sport; ability to work well with students Apply to: Ralph Baker, Athletic Director Pentwater Public Schools, 600 Park St., Pentwater, MI 49449 rbaker@pentwater.k12.mi.us This is…
Adam Randall Richards, 37, of Shelby, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025. He was born July 15, 1988, in Grand Rapids. Adam had a quiet, creative soul and found joy in many forms of art — drawing, pottery, and even origami came naturally to him. He loved being out in nature, collecting rocks, exploring new places, and going on adventures…
Gary Wayne Wilson, 89, of Pentwater, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 16, 2025. A celebration service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 at The First Baptist Church of Pentwater with Pastors Mark Lillie and Matthew Seaver officiating. Arrangements are with Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel. The family will…
Greg Andrew Slocum, 63, of Pentwater, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his home. He was born January 18, 1962, in Kalamazoo, the son of Dick and Vera (Knowles) Slocum. Greg was a true Michigan outdoorsman, enjoying activities in all four seasons. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, bonfires, gardening, skiing, and riding his motorcycle up north. Naturally he enjoyed…
Employment: Maintenance Supervisor, Oceana County The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a Maintenance Supervisor. Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website at www.oceana.mi.us Interested parties shall submit an application and/or resume with references to the following address: Oceana County Administrator’s Office Attn: Jessica LaPointe 100 State Street,…
Employment: Mechanical Inspector, Oceana County The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a Mechanical Inspector. Details describing the requirements of the job and rate of pay are available on the Oceana County website at www.oceana.mi.us Interested parties shall submit an application and/or resume with copies of licenses to the following address: Oceana County Building Inspection Department 3986 N. Oceana…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Jenna Oleneack took the helm of Spitler Elementary School right before the start of the school year and leads with enthusiasm and experience. Principal Oleneack served as the K-12 assistant principal at Pentwater the previous school year. She…
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