Employment Graphic Arts Teacher-CTE

May 14, 2024

Employment Graphic Arts Teacher-CTE West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Graphic Arts 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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Barry Douglas Pfeifer, 74, of Mears

May 10, 2024

Barry Douglas Pfeifer, 74, peacefully passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, after bravely battling pancreatic cancer for four years, leaving behind a legacy filled with love and laughter. He was born January 6, 1950, the son of Roy and Faye (Mills) Pfeifer. Barry’s journey began in New Lenox, Ill., where he spent 65 years, before relocating to Mears – Silver…

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Obituary: Gerald Robert Morley, 89, of Hart

May 10, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Robert Morley, 89, of Hart, peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was born on November 3, 1934, in Hart, to Walter and Lucy (Campbell) Morley. Jerry attended Hart Public Schools before serving in the United States Army in 1957. Upon his return, he met and married Marcia Schaner, with whom he shared…

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“Deer Camp ’86″ movie to be theatrically released this month

May 9, 2024

Movie was filmed mostly in Mason and Oceana counties By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GRAND RAPIDS — A locally produced film is being released in theaters nationwide at the end of this month. “Deer Camp ’86” was written and produced by Harold David Cronk of Scottville and Eric Michiela of Holland under the pseudonyms Bo Hansen and Riley Taurus. The super…

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Jury finds man guilty of CSC

May 9, 2024

HART — A jury rendered a guilty verdict of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct for a 54-year-old Mears man following a trial Wednesday, May 8, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Max Allen Sinclair, of 2214 N. Cousineau Ave., remains lodged in the Oceana County Jail without bond until sentencing June 10, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon.  Sinclair sexually assaulted…

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Nominations open for Pentwater Service Club’s Citizen of the Year 

May 9, 2024

Submissions are due May 17 PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is now accepting nominations for the club’s 2024 Citizen of the Year. The winner will be recognized at an Oct. 10 community dinner and program held in their honor at the Pentwater Yacht Club. “Each year the club recognizes a Pentwater area citizen who has performed outstanding service for…

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Hart Community Performing Arts Series concludes season with concert Friday evening

May 9, 2024

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will conclude its 2003-2004 season Friday, May 10, with a concert by the Alexis Cole Quartet, featuring pianist Brandon Goldberg.  The concert will begin at 7:30 pm in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium, located in the Hart Middle School at 308 W. Johnson St. Tickets are available online at hartseries.org or at…

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Firefighters extinguish lawn mower fire

May 8, 2024

Local firefighters respond to several other fires over the past several days BENONA TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from the Shelby-Benona Fire Department extinguished a burning riding lawn mower Tuesday afternoon, May 7. “Just before 4 o’clock this afternoon, the department was dispatched to a vehicle fire in Benona Township,” states the department’s Facebook page. “Per the dispatch information, a riding lawnmower…

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Pentwater school bond proposal fails by 5 votes

May 8, 2024

UPDATE: No change in results following vote recount, according to Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Voters rejected a bond proposal for Pentwater Public Schools by a slim margin of five votes Tuesday, May 7. The $7.59 million proposal, which was a “bare bones” project, focused on upgrading security at the school. It is…

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Oceana County

May 7, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Oceana and Muskegon counties Tuesday, May 7, until 7:15 p.m. “At 6:11 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles west of Montague to 15 miles west of Grand Haven, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE:…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced Monday, May 6, 2024 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Krystel Lyne Anderson, 39, pleaded guilty Aug. 29, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced May 6, 2024 to 10 months in jail with credit for 40 days served and $398 in fines and costs. – Alexander Lee Evelhoch, 29, pleaded guilty March…

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Hart High School student awarded free car thanks to late principal’s legacy 

May 7, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — As Hart High School students and staff continue to mourn the loss of their beloved principal Troy Moran who died unexpectedly of a heart attack April 27, they gathered at the football field Monday May 6 to award…

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Obituary: Sylvia Ann Talmadge Vanderleest, 88, of Stony Lake

May 7, 2024

Sylvia “Poochie”, 88, (22 in leap years), of Stony Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024. She was born February 29, 1936, in Saginaw, to the late Walter Lodes and Wanda Ruth Reading. After years of being a stay-at-home mom enjoying her life at Stony Lake, Sylvia returned to work and retired from Shelby State Bank. She attended…

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Employment Opportunity: Middle School Math Teacher

May 7, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Middle School Math Teacher This is a paid posting. Posted until May 22, 2024

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Obituary: Richard Robert Emerson, 72, of Shelby

May 7, 2024

Richard Robert Emerson, 72, of Shelby, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 after a courageous journey through ALS. He was born June 15, 1951, in Ypsilanti, the son of Justin and Marguerite (Znorski) Emerson. On December 16, 1972, Richard married Merlinda (Mindy) Cooper and they spent 51 years together. They made their home in Lansing until retirement allowed them…

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Children digging in flower bed find handgun stolen 50 years ago

May 6, 2024

FERRY TOWNSHIP — Some children who were digging in a flower bed while doing yard work last week dug up a 1851 Colt black powder revolver that had been reported stolen June 1, 1974, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The relic gun was rusted and inoperable, said Sheriff Mast. It was reported to police Monday, April 29, in the…

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MSP seeking public’s help in locating attempted kidnappers

May 6, 2024

UPDATE: MSP reporting Tuesday, May 7, that a similar incident was reported in Montague. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A white man with a mustache who is about 40-50 years old and an older white woman in a white minivan with dark windows reportedly attempted to abduct a child Friday, May 3, according to the Michigan State Police. MSP troopers from the…

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Investigation of teacher’s death ongoing 

May 6, 2024

‘The pathologist’s findings are going to play a big part in this investigation.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office continues to “actively investigate” the suspicious death of 33-year-old teacher Juan Carlos Lozano of New Era, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.  Lozano was found dead on private property in the 5800 block of…

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Pentwater school bond issue on Tuesday’s ballot

May 6, 2024

‘This proposal will be focusing on nothing more than keeping our students and staff warm, safe and secure.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Pentwater school officials are hoping the “the third time’s a charm,” as the district seeks voter approval of a $7.59 million bond proposal Tuesday, May 7, for critical school improvements. This is the third time…

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Washington Road, 66th Avenue to be closed for culvert maintenance

May 6, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Washington Road from 66th Avenue to 80th Avenue and 66th Avenue from Oceana Drive to Washington Road will be closed for culvert maintenance Monday, May 6, starting at 8 a.m. until Tuesday, May 7, at 4 p.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes.

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Public Notice: Weare Township Voters: Pentwater School District Bond Vote

May 6, 2024
Public Notice: Weare Township Voters: Pentwater School District Bond Vote

Public Notice: Weare Township Voters: Pentwater School District Bond Vote This is a paid posting.

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