Voters in Mason and Oceana counties overwhelmingly approved the renewal of the Mason-Oceana 911 operating millage Tuesday, extending funding for the region’s emergency dispatch system through 2031. Unofficial election results showed the proposal received a combined 10,657 yes votes and 3,780 no votes across the two counties, easily surpassing the majority required for approval of the bi-county millage. In Mason…
HART — The following are Aug. 4 primary election results in Oceana County: Governor Democrat Jocelyn Benson 2,573 Christopher Robert Swanson 334 Republican Mike Cox 476 John James 1,874 US Senator Democrat Haley Stevens 1,659 Abdul El-Sayed 1,184 Republican Mike Rogers 3,474 Representative in Congress (2nd District) Democrat Ben Ambrose 1,146 Jamie Hill 1,100 Clyde Welford 310 Republican John Moolenaar…
Mason County Central School District is hiring Upper Elementary Instructional Assistants. For details and to apply go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID #677. Application deadline: Aug. 12, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 12, 2026.
Mason and Oceana county law enforcement agencies and emergency responders handled a wide range of calls Tuesday, Aug. 4, including reports of indecent exposure, a criminal sexual conduct complaint, domestic incidents, a suspected impaired driver, crashes, juvenile complaints and numerous traffic stops. In Mason County, the Mason County Sheriff’s Office logged 32 calls for service during the reporting period, while…
Part-time (2:30-5:30 p.m.) with more hours possible Job Description: Ludington Area Catholic School Child Care is seeking a child care aide to join our staff beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate must be able to work collaboratively with others to carry out the mission of LAC. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. LAC School…
Mason County Central School District is hiring a Pre-Kindergarten for All Associate Teacher and Child Care Provider position at its Victory Early Childhood Center. For details and to apply, click on www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 676 Application deadline: Aug. 14, 2026. This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 14, 2026.
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Three local school superintendents who now lead neighboring districts gathered Tuesday morning at the Mason County Central Business Office to reflect on the careers that brought them together and the administrative team that helped shape them. Mark Olmstead of…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office hosted National Night Out at the Shelby Township Community Park Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 4-8 p.m. The event is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live. Some activities and events included a climbing tower, a dunk tank,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 38-year-old Pierson, Mich. man was ordered in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 3, to pay over $22,000 in restitution for stealing a utility trailer from a local contractor. Jared Matthew Nichols pleaded guilty, June 8, to larceny $1,000-$20,000. “He stole a utility trailer from a local contractor,” said Oceana County…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI at Mason County Eastern Schools. Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or 60 credits and enrollment in a teacher education program required. Assistance with tuition available. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 34-year-old man was sentenced to 54 months (4 ½ years) to 10 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 3, in connection to the death of a 7-month-old boy who was his girlfriend’s son. Devin Austin Brown-Fowler pleaded no contest to second-degree child abuse, June 8. Charges are…
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, July 27, 2026: 8:11 p.m., a 25-year-old Manistee man was arrested on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, driving while license suspended and car theft, Jefferson Road and 96th Avenue, Weare…
‘The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office does not intend to share data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of this evaluation or any potential future deployment.’ HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office announced the start of a 90-day trial of Flock Safety License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras Monday, Aug. 3. The trial of the Flock cameras will…
Motorists and property owners are advised that roadside brush control operations will begin in Oceana County later this month. Saldivar Imperial Services LLC, of Saginaw, has been contracted by the Oceana County Road Commission to perform roadside brush control within county road rights of way beginning Monday, Aug. 17. The company will apply the following herbicides: Garlon 3A (triclopyr) at…
PENTWATER — Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club is accepting funding requests from local organizations. The funding guidelines and the funding request form are available on www.pentwaterjrwomensclub.com. Requests must be submitted no later than Aug. 31. Funding requests may also be e-mailed to pentwaterjrwomensclub@gmail.com or sent via US mail to PJWC, PO Box 357, Pentwater, MI 49449. Funded projects will be announced…
SHELBY – Trinity Health Shelby Hospital earned the Get With The Guidelines — Rural Stroke Gold quality achievement award from the American Heart Association. Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Livonia, Muskegon and Oakland all earned the 2026 American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines — Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for providing high-quality care to stroke patients according…
MEARS — The Oceana County Democrats are hosting the “August Community Event/General Membership Meeting and Annual Potluck Picnic” Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Johnson Square Park on West Fox Road. Attendees are asked to bring a lawn chair and a potluck dish (no pre-packaged lettuce ingredients due to the recent recalls). Lemonade and iced tea will be provided, along with paper…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department. Thursday, July 23, 2026: 12:31 a.m., criminal sexual conduct investigation, City of Hart. 7:23 p.m., noise complaint, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. Saturday, July 25, 2026: 12:19 a.m., alarm activation, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 9:43 a.m., found property, 400 block of Hart Street,…
The Oceana Conservation District was recently awarded a $29,237 grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Grant funds will be used to create a Watershed Awareness Days educational course for the Pentwater Watershed in 2027. In addition to the in-person workshops and field days, participants will receive a watershed pamphlet and information about zoning ordinances…
The following is the Oceana County ballot for the state primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4: Governor Four-year term -— vote for not more than one Democrat Jocelyn Benson of Ferndale, Mich. Christopher Robert Swanson of Flint, Mich. Justin Blackburn of Detroit, Mich. Kim Thomas of Battle Creek, Mich. (Disqualified) Republican Mike Cox of Livonia, Mich. John James of Shelby Township,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief There are some decisions that are easy to make, and there are others that weigh heavily because they involve something people genuinely care about. This is one of those decisions. After careful consideration, I have decided that Mason County Press and Oceana County Press will discontinue regular coverage of local school sports. Until this past winter,…
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