Technology, K-9s play key roles in police capturing two wanted men

May 30, 2024

‘The driver — a 27-year-old New Era, Michigan man — was lodged on charges of fleeing and eluding, a Michigan State Police warrant out of Oceana County charging home invasion and a parole detainer of out Muskegon County.’ SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Technology and police dogs played key roles in law enforcement apprehending two men wanted on warrants, one…

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Portions of Madison Road, 192nd Ave. closed for maintenance

May 30, 2024

COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Two portions of roadway — Madison Road from 176th Avenue to 192nd Avenue and 192nd Avenue from Madison to Monroe Road — will be closed for road maintenance beginning Thursday, May 30, at 8 a.m. through Thursday, June 6, at 4 p.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The roads will be closed daily from 8…

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Employment: Early Interventionist

May 30, 2024

Employment: Early Interventionist West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for an Early Interventionist. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required and willing to obtain certification in an area of special education within three years; 3 years experience required. For a complete list of requirements and responsibilities visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:…

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Employment: Automotive Technology Teacher-CTE

May 30, 2024

Employment: Automotive Technology Teacher-CTE West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for an Automotive Technology Teacher-CTE.  Valid State of Michigan Standard CTE Certificate or the ability to obtain appropriate certificate or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials…

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Alcohol suspected to be factor in pickup truck vs. tractor crash

May 29, 2024

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York, Pierce roads to close for maintenance

May 29, 2024

ELBRIDGE AND FERRY TOWNSHIPS — York Road from 112th Avenue to Pierce Road and Pierce Road from 128th Avenue to 132nd Avenue will be closed to traffic for road maintenance beginning Wednesday, May 29, at 8 a.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The project is expected to continue until June 14. Local residents will be able to access…

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Kids rewarded who are ‘Caught Being Safe’

May 29, 2024

HART – The Memorial Day weekend has passed and another Michigan summer is upon us. That means thousands of kids across the state will soon be trading in their bus trip to school for a bike ride to the park. Police agencies across Michigan are preparing for the spike in bicycle traffic, and they’re rewarding kids who practice good safety…

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A sign of summertime fun in Pentwater

May 29, 2024

By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Just about any day, there is at least one Pentwater Artisan Learning Center member who is working on some sort of community-purpose volunteer project. It’s what makes the PALC a community gem. Shown here is Jim Pikaart, as he overhauls a pair of Pentwater Farmers Market signs for the sponsoring Pentwater Chamber of…

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‘Deer Camp ’86’ movie coming to Ludington Friday

May 28, 2024

AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The locally produced movie “Deer Camp ’86” is coming to a theater near you! The award winning film, directed, written and produced by Scottville area resident Harold Cronk, will be showing at the AMC Classic Ludington 8 cinema beginning Friday, May 31 with showings at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. The…

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Man with fake bomb shot by police had 3 pending criminal cases 

May 28, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor OTTO TOWNSHIP —  The 44-year-old man claiming to have a bomb strapped to his body who was shot and killed by a police officer ‎during a standoff near the Oceana-Muskegon county line Saturday, May 25, has been identified. Although the Michigan State Police has not released his name, Jonathan David Jurecki was identified by his…

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Sand dunes drag strip where woman was killed was closed in 2021 

May 28, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Silver Lake State Park Sand Dunes drag strip, also called the “test and tune” area, where a woman was killed Sunday, May 26, was closed by the DNR three years ago due to safety concerns, but politicians pushed for it to reopen. At the start of the 2021 dune season, the…

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Portion of Shelby Road, First Street closed for road work

May 28, 2024

UPDATE: The schedule for this road project has changed. Road work will now begin June 3. SHELBY — Shelby Road from the village limits to 64th Avenue and First Street from State Street (Oceana Drive) to the village limits will be closed to traffic beginning Tuesday, May 28, at 8 a.m. “until further notice” for road maintenance, according to the…

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Recent death: Jean Edith (Shattuck) Lowery, 68, of Walkerville

May 28, 2024

  Jean Edith (Shattuck) Lowery, 68, of Walkerville, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County…

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Honoring those who died in service to our nation

May 27, 2024

PENTWATER — Communities across Oceana County held services and parades Memorial Day, May 27, 2024 to honor those who died in service to our nation. Photos courtesy of the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce

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Woman killed when Jeep veers out of control at sand dunes drag strip 

May 26, 2024

‘Just prior to her being struck, she was able to push her 2-year-old daughter out of harm’s way, very likely saving her daughter from serious injury or worse.’ GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Pierson, Michigan woman who was killed when a Jeep veered out of control at the drag strip of the Silver Lake State Park Sand Dunes Sunday, May…

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Bomb in deadly police standoff was fake

May 26, 2024

OTTO TOWNSHIP — The device strapped to the Oceana County man who was shot and killed by police during a standoff near the Oceana-Muskegon county line Saturday evening, May 25, has been determined to be fake, according the Michigan State Police “After extensive efforts by the MSP Bomb Squad to render the device safe, it was discovered to be a hoax…

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Woman dies from injuries at Silver Lake Sand Dunes

May 26, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A woman died from injuries sustained at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, May 26, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Oceana County sheriff’s deputies are on scene investigating, said Sheriff Mast, and more information will be forthcoming.      

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Oceana County man claiming to have bomb shot and killed by police

May 26, 2024

OTTO TOWNSHIP — A man who claimed to have a bomb during a standoff near the Oceana-Muskegon county line Saturday evening, May 25, was shot and killed by police. “Troopers from the Hart and Grand Rapids posts are on scene of an individual on the side of the roadway stating to have a bomb strapped to (him),” states the Michigan…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted May 24, 2024

May 24, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 20, 2024: – Jonathan De-Jesus Mendoza-Vasquez, 24, pleaded guilty Feb. 5 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced May 20 to 14 months to five years in prison and $698 in fines and costs. One count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police was dismissed. – Amanda Rae McMann,…

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Employment: High School Principal

May 24, 2024

Employment: High School Principal This is a paid posting. Posted until June 5, 2024. 

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Employment: Head Start Classroom Assistant

May 24, 2024

Employment: Head Start Classroom Assistant This is a paid posting. Posted until June 10, 2024. 

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