Portion of Cleveland Road to be closed

April 22, 2024

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A portion of Cleveland Road from 200th Avenue to M 120 will be closed to traffic for road maintenance Thursday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes.   Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…

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Teen faces year in jail for accosting child

April 22, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 19-year-old Mears man faces a year in jail after pleading “no contest” to accosting a child for immoral purposes during a pretrial hearing in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, April 22. Earl Phillip Alms, Jr., of 308 S. 56th Ave., was also charged with child sexually abusive activity and using computers…

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Man who led police on chase with mini bike sent to prison

April 22, 2024

The pursuit only lasted about a quarter mile as he reached a top speed of 30 mph By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 36-year-old Hart man who led police on a chase with a mini bike last July was sentenced to 16-24 months in prison in 51st Circuit Court Monday, April 22. It took a jury just 45…

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Man pleads ‘no contest’ to assault with intent to commit great bodily harm

April 22, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 57-year-old Hesperia man pleaded “no contest” to a felony of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder during a final pretrial hearing in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, April 22. Joseph Owen Pulsipher, of 9430 E. Filmore Rd., agreed to serve a five to 10 year prison…

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OWI arrests top police activity

April 22, 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: Tuesday, April 16, 2024: 7:55 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 34-year-old Walkerville man was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, methamphetamine possession, driving while license suspended and on an outstanding warrant, Polk Road and…

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Firefighters quickly extinguish house fire, rescue rabbit

April 21, 2024

‘We were able to save one rabbit that was upstairs, and he’s doing well.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — Firefighters from Grant Township, Shelby-Benona and Montague departments quickly extinguished a house fire at 7967 Michigan Ave. Sunday afternoon, April 21, and saved a pet rabbit that was trapped upstairs. “When we got here, there was pretty heavy smoke…

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Pirate prom royalty

April 21, 2024

Congratulations to Joseluis Andaverde and Laura Bitely who were crowned Hart High School Prom King and Queen Saturday night, April 20, 2024. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. Contributed photo

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HPD news, posted April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

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: Friday, April 5, 2024: 10:21 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 2:2 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 4:54 p.m., suspicious situation,…

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MEA honors local Academic All-Stars

April 19, 2024

VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Wednesday, April 17, the Michigan Education Association (MEA) 13-B Coordinating Council recently recognized nine students from nine area high schools as Academic All-Stars during a banquet at West Shore Community College. Criteria for selection of the MEA Academic All-Star Award included a student’s scholarship, leadership, character, and service. The recipients of the 28th annual awards included:…

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Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional

April 19, 2024

Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional.  High School diploma required; 2 years experience preferred. 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, MI 49431 or via email…

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Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Public Schools

April 19, 2024

Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Public Schools Shelby Middle School and Shelby High School This is a paid posting. Posted until May 3, 2024.

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Suspect spends night in woods to avoid arrest, emerges scratched up and bloody

April 18, 2024

CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Walkerville man who spent the night in the woods hiding from police emerged bloody due to being scratched up by vegetation while running away from deputies, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man, who was wanted on outstanding warrants, faces additional charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and driving while license suspended. He ran away during…

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Pinwheel Passport program recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 18, 2024

As part of its ongoing commitment to child abuse prevention, the Oceana County Children Trust Michigan Council is introducing the Pinwheel Passport program in Oceana County. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect. Talented student artists from Oceana County have created captivating pinwheel artwork, which will be on display…

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‘First amendment auditors’ hunting for clickbait

April 18, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Four men claiming to be “First Amendment auditors” have been making their rounds locally to bait police, government officials and business people to act unprofessionally and post unflattering videos of them on YouTube. The men, two of whom appear to be middle aged and the other two appear to be in their 20s, are filming…

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Monroe/Longbridge intersection closed until May 17

April 18, 2024

PENTWATER — The intersection of Monroe and Longbridge roads will remain closed for about one month so DTE Energy can replace natural gas pipelines, according to a DTE press release. “DTE is modernizing our natural gas infrastructure to ensure the continued safe and reliable delivery of natural gas in the Pentwater area by replacing approximately 6,000 feet of natural gas…

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Employment: Secondary Science Teacher

April 18, 2024

Employment: Secondary Science Teacher     This is a paid posting. Posted until May 4, 2024.

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Employment: Summer/Seasonal Workers, Mason County Road Commission

April 18, 2024

Employment: Summer/Seasonal Workers, Mason County Road Commission Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age Valid driver’s license Have safety toed boots with 6-inch cuffs Willing to take an alcohol/drug test Application can be pick up at 510 E. State Street, Scottville Or on masoncountyroads.com Applications be accepted from May 1 to 16, 2024.    This is a paid…

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Locals fuming over Sunday-only EF wristbands

April 17, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — Several residents who live in close proximity to the Electric Forest Festival voiced their disappointment during a regular meeting of the Rothbury Village Council Tuesday evening, April 16, about the festival organizers’ recent decision to limit their gifted wristbands to Sunday-only entry of the gigantic four-day music festival.  The annual festival attracts over…

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Fire departments receive $5,000 grant for inflatable fire safety house

April 17, 2024

Grant Township Fire Department and Shelby Benona Fire Department will receive a $5,000 grant from the Oceana Community Foundation to purchase an inflatable fire safety house. “These funds, awarded from the Oceana Youth Fund and the Gail Paulus Family Fund at the Community Foundation will support the growth and education of fire safety and prevention in each department’s coverage area,…

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M 20 resurfacing project begins April 24

April 17, 2024

M 20 resurfacing project begins April 24 The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $1.5 million project to resurface 2.6 miles of M 20/Stony Lake Road from US 31 to Oceana Drive near New Era Wednesday, April 24. The project also includes rebuilding and expanding the MDOT carpool lot on 68th Avenue on the northside of M 20.  The…

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Shelby Middle School to present ‘Alice’ April 26 and 27

April 16, 2024

SHELBY — Shelby Middle School will present “Alice” in the Shelby High School auditorium Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $5, and student tickets are $3. “Alice” is a one-act play adapted by Lindsay Price. Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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