By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Edmundo Flores, 69, has been officiating high school and youth sports for 45 years, using his signature spin move in wrestling and flipping maneuver in softball to the delight of spectators. He spins on his stomach and slaps the mat when signaling a pin. His trademark move as a softball umpire is flipping…
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program offers eight weeks of instruction this fall. The program will include weekly online course content, in-person lectures, field instruction and more. Michigan State University Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) is now enrolling participants for the eight-week program, which runs from September to November. In 2025, CSP will be offered across six cohort locations, including one…
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: Thursday, July 17, 2025: 3 a.m., parking complaint, 10 block of Orchard Street, City of Hart. 11:10 a.m., retail fraud, 20 block of State Street, City of Hart. 12:06 p.m., wellbeing check, Polk Road and…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Benjamin Charles Albus, the son of Elizabeth and Jordan Albus of Hart, was born on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart High School Principal Ken Byard has resigned, and the district is seeking a new principal. Byard was hired as interim principal for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year after principal Troy Moran died and was hired…
CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Get a head start on what your students will need for the 2025-26 school year. Parents with students of all grade levels are invited to attend Trinity Lutheran Church’s traditional “Backpack Blowout” Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 6–7 p.m. Free backpacks stuffed with age-appropriate school supplies will be provided by TLC’s Women Helping Others (WHO) group. Attendees can…
HESPERIA — The Village of Hesperia’s boil water advisory remains in effect until further notice, Village Clerk Vicki Burrell stated Wednesday, July 23. The boil water advisory is the result of a water main break Monday, July 21. The water is safe to bathe in without boiling it. Results from a second round of testing will provide further information, said…
Employment: High School Principal, Hart Public Schools Hart Public Schools is currently seeking to hire a High School Principal. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Education or Administration. At least five years of teaching experience at the secondary level. Cultivate and grow a positive school climate with staff and students Collaborate and engage staff in the School Improvement Process Collaborate…
Employment: Customer Service, SS Badger Lake Michigan Carferry has immediate openings in Customer Service. Work to ensure customers’ safety and enjoyment. Tasks include, but are not limited to taking customer orders, register work, and maintaining cleanliness in the passenger areas. Must enjoy customer interaction and have the ability to multi-task. You can work three days in this position and earn…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor MEARS — They say cats have nine lives, and a cat named Trixie may be proof of that old adage. Trixie’s owner recently traveled over 4,000 miles from Germany to Oceana County to be reunited with her beloved feline after they were separated five years ago. It is presumed Trixie survived as a stray the…
The Ludington Senior Center is accepting applications for a Senior Advocate / Front Desk Attendant. The starting wage is $17 per hour plus benefits. The applicant must live within 20 miles of the nearest city boundary within six months of hire date. This role involves answering phone calls, managing records, assisting with fundraising efforts, and promoting awareness of opportunities available to…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 17, 2025: 11 a.m., a 35-year-old Twin Lake man was arrested for cocaine possession and parole violation, 500 block of 142nd Avenue, Otto Township. He was lodged in…
The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent. This position requires a State of Michigan Class B Certification License or the ability to obtain one. Residency requirement within 20 miles of the city boundaries within six months of the hire date. The starting salary is between $70,000 and $80,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Applications…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity includes: Thursday, July 17, 2025: 11:26 p.m., a 68-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for fleeing and eluding police, second-offense driving while license suspended, operating without insurance and improper license plate, Hightower Lake Road, Newfield Township. He was…
UPDATE: The village reported Monday afternoon that the water main was repaired, and the water tower is refilling. HESPERIA — Village residents currently have no running water due to a water main break, Village Clerk Vicki Burrell stated Monday morning, July 21. “It’s an active water main, so we don’t know when it’s going to be restored,” said Burrell. “There…
AMBER TOWNSHIP, Mason County — A 23-year-old Walkerville man was arrested on charges of home invasion and stalking after allegedly breaking into a woman’s apartment Saturday, July 19, shortly before 1:30 a.m. in the 100 block of South Wildwood Crossing, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The victim, who knew the man, called 911 to report that he broke into…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Three people were transported to the hospital after an SUV and a semi truck hauling cherry juice crashed Thursday afternoon, July 17, at Oceana Drive and Monroe Road, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “There were several injuries, but we were very lucky in that there were no fatal injuries, and the injuries that…
SHELBY — The Ladder Community Center will host “Grillin’ for God” every Friday during the month of August. There is no cost to attend this event. “We want to bless our community by serving hot dogs and chips from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring your family and friends.” The Ladder Community Center is located at 67 N. State Street…
COLFAX TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated a sextortion case Wednesday afternoon, July 16, in the 5300 block of North 176th Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A 26-year-old man was being blackmailed after sending nude photos of himself to a person who he thought was a woman interested in a romantic relationship who he met through…
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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, July 15, 2025: 1:14 a.m., a 31-year-old Manistee man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Loop Road, Ferry Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 11:50 a.m., a 56-year-old…
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, July 10, 2025: 1:47 a.m., alarm, 2000 block of Oceana Drive, City of Hart. 11:59 a.m., alarm, 600 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 4:16 p.m., a 53-year-old Hart woman was…
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