Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

January 19, 2025

  The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian Schools, Scottville Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Mason County Central Public Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Shelby High Schools girls and…

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Cold weather advisory issued

January 19, 2025

In addition to a winter weather advisory that is in effect in west Michigan until 1 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, the National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory beginning at midnight tonight until noon Wednesday. “Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below are expected,” states NWS. “The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below…

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Winter weather advisory issued

January 18, 2025

  UPDATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 1 A.M. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for west Michigan, including Oceana County, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, until 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20. Other counties included in the advisory are Mason, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren. “Temperatures near…

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Snow rollers

January 17, 2025

WEARE TOWNSHIP — OCP reader Barb Bray submitted these photos of snow rollers in her yard along Oceana Drive Friday, Jan. 17. The warmer temperatures and winds combined to create the natural phenomenon. Temperatures in Hart were above freezing Friday with wind gusts up to 47 mph. Bray said she observed some larger rollers in other areas of the county…

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MSP urges residents to use caution during next week’s deep freeze

January 17, 2025

LANSING — As sub-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills are forecast to sweep across Michigan early next week, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents to take precautions to stay safe. “With temperatures dropping below zero and dangerously cold wind chills on the way, it’s important to take extra steps to keep yourself…

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Sheriff’s report, published Jan. 17, 2025

January 17, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, Jan. 13, 2025: 11:06 p.m., a 33-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on a failure-to-appear warrant, 2600 block of East Garfield Road, Ferry Township. A charge of methamphetamine possession is pending lab analysis of…

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Hart Police Department report, published Jan. 17, 2025

January 17, 2025

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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025: 6:29 p.m., family trouble, 15 block of North Griswold Street, City of Hart. Friday, Jan. 10, 2025: 9:24 a.m., wellbeing check, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart.…

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Obituary: Robert Lee Wrench, 81, of Hesperia

January 17, 2025

Robert “Bob” Lee Wrench, 81, of Hesperia, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. Bob was born November 3, 1943, in Lansing, son of William H. and Marian L. (Manning) Wrench. He graduated from Lakeview Community Schools on June 2, 1961, then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on July 3, 1961, and served until his honorable discharge on July…

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Employment: School Social Worker – Special Education

January 17, 2025

Employment: School Social Worker – Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a School Social Worker – Special Education. Master’s degree from a graduate School of Social Work Program approved by the Michigan Board of Education 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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Employment: Special Education Teacher

January 17, 2025

Employment: Special Education Teacher West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – SCI.  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, West Shore…

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Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist

January 17, 2025

Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Speech and Language Pathologist.  Must have a master’s degree in the area of speech and language pathology. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources Department, West Shore ESD, 2130 West…

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Employment: Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education

January 17, 2025

Employment: Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education West Shore ESD has a position vacancy for a Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education. Master’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,…

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Employment: School Psychologist

January 17, 2025

Employment: School Psychologist West Shore Educational School District has a position vacancy for a School Psychologist with a current and valid School Psychologist certificate from the Michigan Department of Education 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. US 10, Ludington,…

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The Ladder hosts Share Our Stories Jan. 21

January 16, 2025

SHELBY — Adults aged 18 and older are invited to the The Ladder Community Center Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for Share Our Stories (SOS). SOS is a monthly event held at The Ladder, where people gather and share memories, photos and other memorabilia from Oceana County. There is no additional cost for registered adult members. To…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Jan. 16, 2025

January 16, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Darrell Lee Rader II, 32, pleaded guilty Nov. 18 to breaking and entering a building with intent and was sentenced Jan. 13 to five months in jail with credit for 97 days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. Charges of unlawful…

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Tiger athletic boosters host indoor tailgate party Feb. 1

January 16, 2025

SHELBY — The Shelby Tiger Athletic Boosters organization is hosting an indoor tailgate party and dance Saturday, Feb. 1, from 7-11 p.m. at the Shelby Optimist Club. The event is for adults 21 years of age or older. Bring your own beverages. There will be round robin style yard and card games indoors with a live DJ. You do not…

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Employment: District Court Deputy Clerk

January 16, 2025

Employment: District Court Deputy Clerk The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a District Court Deputy Clerk.  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 jlapointe@oceana.mi.us…

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Employment: Deputy Animal Control Officer

January 16, 2025

Employment: Deputy Animal Control Officer The County of Oceana is accepting applications for a Deputy Animal Control Officer.  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 jlapointe@oceana.mi.us…

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Sergeant promoted to lieutenant

January 15, 2025

  HART — Scott Bosley of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office has been promoted from the rank of sergeant to lieutenant, taking over for Lt. Shane Hasty who retired after nearly 30 years of service with the sheriff’s office. “Shane did a fantastic job for us for a long time, and he decided he wanted to retire and he earned…

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Men accused of armed robbery appear in court

January 15, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Two Shelby men accused of robbing the La Mexicana De Pancho grocery store at gunpoint the evening of Dec. 13 appeared in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Tuesday, Jan. 14. Jorge Soriano Benitez, 38, and Miguel Angel Vargas-Mares, 23, both waived their preliminary exams and pleaded not guilty to charges of armed robbery,…

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Obituary: Virginia ‘Jenni’ Fischer, 70, of Hart

January 15, 2025

Virginia Sue ”Jenni” Fischer, 70, of Hart, passed away early Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her home. She was born June 7, 1954, in Holland, where she was raised, before moving to Oceana County. Virginia loved to be outdoors, whether it was tending to her home, yard, or gardens. She could also be found out in the barn, enjoying a…

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