News alert: Crash on US 31 near Shelby

February 13, 2025

Emergency crews were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on US 31 near mile marker 145 in the Shelby area Thursday, Feb. 13, around 11:20 a.m. A northbound SUV rolled into the median, according to dispatch information. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured.

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News alert: 3-vehicle crash in Rothbury

February 13, 2025

ROTHBURY — Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Winston Road by the Wesco convenience store for a three-vehicle crash Thursday, Feb. 13, around 11:15 a.m. One person was complaining of neck pain.    

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FAFSA Completion Night set for Feb. 25

February 13, 2025

SHELBY — High school seniors in Oceana County are invited to FAFSA Completion Night at Shelby High School Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 6-8 p.m. This event was originally scheduled for Feb. 12, but had to be rescheduled due to weather. “This is open to all Oceana families — come hungry, we will take care of dinner, and you will leave…

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Closings and cancellations for Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025

February 12, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Oceana Christian School in Hart Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Other Oceana County Council on Aging in Hart Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…

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Expanding services to children in crisis

February 12, 2025

Oceana County enters partnership with Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center When agencies come together to coordinate services, the results can be outstanding. Such is the case for children in Oceana County, thanks to the recent efforts of local professionals determined to protect and serve vulnerable children, states a press release from the Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center.   Representatives from the Oceana County…

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Pirate Snowcoming royalty

February 11, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   HART — Hart High School crowned 2025 Snowcoming Queen Addi Hovey and King Kai Miller during the JV and varsity boys basketball games against Mason County Central Friday, Feb. 7. Other members of the Snowcoming court, which includes all seniors, are: Faith Vander Vlucht, Julia…

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Obituary: Flossie Alna Miller, 92, of Pentwater, formerly of New Era

February 11, 2025

Flossie Alna Miller, 92, of Pentwater passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025.  Flossie was born on December 20, 1932 in Ludington, the daughter of Andrew Edward and Winnie Ethel (Lincoln) Dains, and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1950.  On July 4, 1953 she married Donald B. Miller and they celebrated 54 years together before Donald preceded her…

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Winter storm could produce 5-8 inches of snow

February 10, 2025

UPDATE: THE WINTER STORM WATCH WAS UPGRADED TO A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY TUESDAY. OCEANA COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Oceana, are under a winter storm watch issued by the National Weather Service that is in effect Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 12, through Thursday morning, Feb. 13. Heavy snow is possible with total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches.…

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Naked dog sitter pleads ‘no contest’ to killing dogs

February 10, 2025

‘(The dog owners) went out to check on the dogs, and the dogs were both dead and their friend was standing there naked, and he was armed with some substantial firearms.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 55-year-old Pleasant Lake, Michigan man who shot and killed two dogs in the 7400 block of Johnson Road in Benona Township…

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Wildcat royalty

February 10, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  WALKERVILLE — Walkerville High School seniors Gage Mannor and Jaymes Conklin were crowned the 2025 Homecoming king and queen Friday evening, Feb. 7, during halftime of the boys varsity basketball game against Bear Lake.  

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The Ladder hosts Valentine’s party for kids Saturday

February 10, 2025

SHELBY — Children ages 5-12 are invited to The Ladder Community Center once a month for Party Club, and this Saturday Feb. 15 will feature a Valentine’s party from 1-2:30 p.m. The party will include songs, Bible lessons, games and snacks. Party Club is sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship, a Bible-centered ministry. All teachers and helpers have been trained and…

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Man arrested for third-offense domestic violence

February 10, 2025

  The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Man arrested for third-offense domestic violence GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old New Era man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for a felony of third-offense domestic violence in the 5600 block of Oceana Drive Saturday, Feb. 8, at midnight, said Oceana…

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Obituary: Marcella Lewis, 82, of Shelby

February 10, 2025

Marcella Lewis, 82, of Shelby, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born March 16, 1942, in Murphy, North Carolina, the daughter of Edgar and Edith Naomi (Morgan) Henson. Marcella attained her GED by taking night classes while working full-time at McDonald’s and Oceana Foods for 15 years before leaving to work at Cherry Blossom Manor for 26 years…

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Recent death: Flossie A. Miller, 92, of Pentwater

February 10, 2025

Flossie A. Miller, 92, of Pentwater, died on Monday, February 10, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. We are now featuring our convenient Email Service, which includes a daily recap of the day’s…

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Closings and cancellations for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

February 9, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025: Hesperia Community Schools — due to illness Walkerville Public Schools — scheduled day off Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you with free local news. The…

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Obituary: Beatrice Marie Hipley, 93, of Pentwater

February 8, 2025

Beatrice Marie Hipley, 93, of Pentwater, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born January 3, 1932, the daughter of Charles and Vivian Terryn. On October 21, 1950 she married Donald Jerome Hipley who preceded her in death on July 21, 2011. Beatrice spent most of her life self employed cleaning cottages on the…

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Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Herman Wagner, 88, of Rothbury

February 8, 2025

William “Bill” Herman Wagner, 88, of Rothbury, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born March 2, 1936, Rothbury, the son of Herman and Annamae (Pelton) Wagner. William proudly served our country in the United States Army. He graduated from Montague High School and attended the University of Michigan. After his service, Bill worked as an accessor, Grant Township…

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Recent death: Marcella Lewis, 82, of Shelby

February 8, 2025

Marcella Lewis, 82, of Shelby, died on Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born March 16, 1942, in Murphy, North Carolina, the daughter of Edgar and Edith Naomi (Morgan) Henson. Funeral services will be conducted at noon, Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 North 72ne Avenue, Hart. Visitation will be held Saturday from…

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40th West Shore MathCounts held at WSCC

February 7, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The 40th West Shore MathCounts Middle School competition took place on Wednesday, February 5 at West Shore Community College. The event highlighted over 200 student “mathletes” from 14 school districts from Mason, Oceana and Manistee counties. Partnering to…

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Winter weather advisory issued

February 7, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect beginning Saturday, Feb. 8, at 7 a.m. until Sunday, Feb. 9, at 7 a.m. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches are expected. “Heaviest snow will be Saturday afternoon, which could cause snow-covered roads with rapidly changing conditions especially along the US 10 corridor,” states…

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Hart High School honor roll

February 7, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The following are Hart High School students named to the honor roll for marking period 2: High Honors Seniors  Devyn Lynn Adams Brianna Marie Arjona Joseph John Bizon Rhylly J-Lynn Brown Brooklyn Ava Carter Nora Jane Chickering Brody Lennon Clark Aiden Delos Coker…

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