Employment: Post-Secondary Advisor

May 17, 2024

Employment: Post-Secondary Advisor Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Post-Secondary Advisor. This is an externally-funded position supported by Mason County Promise Zone. It is a shared role between Mason County Central and Mason County Eastern school districts This position will assist high school students with post-secondary planning and readiness For details and to…

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44 honored for ‘Making a Difference’

May 16, 2024

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — On Monday, May 13, the West Shore Educational Service District honored 44 people for making a difference in the life of students who receive special services from the ESD. The ceremony was held…

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New Era Farmers’ Market announces concert lineup 

May 16, 2024

NEW ERA — The concert lineup for the New Era Farmers’ Market for the summer of 2024 has been announced. The farmers’ market takes place on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 5-7 p.m. Season kicks off — June 11: Smokin’ Dobroleles June 25: Truck Driver Bingo July 9: S G Wood Christmas in July — July…

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HPD news, posted May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Friday, May 10, 2024: 2 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 Expressway and Polk Road, City of Hart. 10:31 a.m., medical assist, 200 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 2:26 p.m., wellbeing check,…

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79th District Court arraignments

May 16, 2024

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Emma Elizabeth Sherbak, 37, of 316 Hendrie Blvd., Royal Oak, Michigan; felonies of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and carrying a concealed weapon and misdemeanors of firearms possession under the influence and operating while intoxicated. Preliminary exam: May 28 at 1 p.m. Bail: $3,500/cash/surety/10 percent.  – Dana Wayne…

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Pentwater Women’s Club awards scholarships

May 16, 2024

PENTWATER — Nine Pentwater High School seniors recently received scholarships from the Pentwater Women’s Club during the school’s honor night.   The Pentwater Women’s Club commitment to education formally began in 1967 with the awarding of the first scholarship. Over the past 57 years, the club has awarded 211 scholarships to qualifying Pentwater High School graduating seniors. The club also supports…

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Peters joins Geers Family Chiropractic staff

May 16, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Mckenna Peters has recently joined the staff of Geers Family Chiropractic & Massage, 4140 W. Shelby Rd. Peters is a 2018 graduate of Shelby High School where she participated in volleyball, basketball, and softball along with playing travel volleyball year-round. She attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College where she played volleyball. Then, she transferred to Spring Arbor University…

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Memorial service notice: Richard Burton Page, 86, of Pentwater

May 16, 2024

Richard Burton Page, 86, of Pentwater, formally of Flushing, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. at Park Place , 310 Rush St. Pentwater. Memorial contributions may be made to Cherry Blossom Manor; 611 E. Main St Ste B, Hart MI 49420. Read Richard’s obituary here.…

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Employment Opportunity: Upper Elementary Student Success Specialist

May 16, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Upper Elementary Student Success Specialist Mason County Central School District is accepting applications for the position of Upper Elementary Student Success Specialist for the 2024-2025 school year. For details and to apply visit www.mccschools.org. Job #591. Application deadline: June 3, 2024 at  4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Posted until May 31, 2024

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General Assembly Big Band announces summer schedule

May 15, 2024

The General Assembly Big Band has announced its summer performance schedule. The band’s season will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 24 with A Night of Jazz concert at Shelby High School Auditorium. The evening will include performances from the Shelby High School Jazz Band and the Hart High School Jazz Band. Admission is $5 per person, $20 for…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Bradley James Skofic, 46, of 2864 E. Garfield Rd., Hesperia, pleaded guilty April 30 to third-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to four days suspended jail with credit for four days served and $128.30 in restitution. Jessica Dean Devan, 51, of 721 N. Rowe St., Ludington, pleaded…

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Town hall Wednesday evening focuses on Prop 2’s changes to voting practices

May 15, 2024

HART — To help voters be more informed about changes in voting practices in Michigan as a result of the passage of Prop 2 in 2022, the Manistee League of Women Voters is sponsoring a town hall in Wednesday, May 15, at 7 p.m. at the large conference room of the Oceana County Annex Building, 844 S. Griswold St. A…

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Recent births, posted May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

Ella Mae Blount, the daughter of Harmony Noel and Josiah Blount of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont. Emma Marie Stickney, the daughter of Sarah and Michael Stickney of Custer, was born on Friday, May 10, 2024. Idalia Leia Martinez, the daughter of Berthsaida Salas and Fernando Martinez of Shelby, was born…

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Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher

May 15, 2024

Employment: High School Social Studies Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a High School Social Studies Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. See details and apply at www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 589 Application deadline: May 29, 2024 at 4 p.m. EOE This is a paid posting. Posted until May 29, 2024. 

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Clown Band awards over $11,000 in scholarships

May 14, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has announced the recipients of its 2024 Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarships. This year, the band has awarded $11,152 in scholarships to middle school and high school students attending summer performing arts programs. One of the primary missions of the Clown Band is to encourage youth to pursue the arts. Since…

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Firefighters rescue dog from house fire

May 14, 2024

SHELBY — Shelby firefighters rescued a dog from a burning home just before midnight Monday, May 13, according to a press release from the Shelby-Benona Fire Department. Firefighters were “dispatched to a report of residential fire just inside the south village limit. Upon arrival, fire command found a single-family residence with smoke and flames showing near a bedroom on the…

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Pentwater Historical Society hosts spring dinner May 22

May 14, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — The Pentwater Historical Society is hosting a spring dinner Wednesday, May 22, at 5:30 p.m. at the Earl and Linda Peterson Research Station, at 5185 N. Oceana Dr. The topic for the program is the Great Circle Tour presented by Pentwater resident Dan Girvan. Dan and his wife Jenny Lynn circumnavigated the tour three times. He will…

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Police news, posted May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, May 6, 2024: 11:39 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of an Oceana County Road Commission “bump” sign valued at $390, East Roosevelt Road near 196th Avenue, Greenwood Township. 9:10 p.m., (OCSO), a…

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13 guns reported stolen in break-in

May 14, 2024

OTTO TOWNSHIP — Thirteen guns were reported stolen during a breaking and entering to a house that was reported Tuesday afternoon, May 7, in the 3300 block of East Garfield Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The stolen guns include: 12-gauge Rock Island shotgun valued at $400 12-gauge Tristar shotgun valued at $500 Ruger Model 77 bolt-action .270…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings

May 14, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 13, 2024: – Michael Troy Tyler, 46, pleaded “no contest” March 11 to charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police (two counts), assault and battery and operating while intoxicated and was sentenced May 13 to two months jail with credit for six days served;…

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Mental Health Matters: West Michigan CMH spreads mental health awareness

May 14, 2024

By: Lori Schummer West Michigan Community Mental Health director of public relations and customer services In today’s changing world, more and more people are talking openly about mental health. May, known as Mental Health Awareness Month, is a special time to show kindness and understanding to those facing tough times with their mental health. It’s a chance for us all…

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