By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PENTWATER — Pentwater Historical Society has plans for a $1.5 million expansion of its museum at 85 S. Rutledge St. The museum has been located in the former First Baptist Chuch Building, built in 1894, for the past five years, according to Bob French, vice president of the society’s board of directors. The expansion plans call…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 20-year-old Walkerville man was sentenced to three concurrent prison terms in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 10, for convictions of breaking and entering a building with intent, unlawful driving away of an automobile/car theft, operating while intoxicated and two counts of probation violation. Aaron Richard Ashbrook broke into the Walkerville…
HART — A 35-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to two to 15 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 10, for a conviction of second-degree home invasion. Elijah Steven Tuffelmire received credit for 202 days served in jail. He committed the crime April 22, 2025, according to court records. “Tuffelmire was in Golden Township, and he…
Carvers to compete for $5,000 first place prize SHELBY — Shelby has announced the launch of CarvePrize, a bold new community art experience inspired by Grand Rapids’ ArtPrize, but with a rugged Shelby twist. Building on the success of last year’s Chainsaw Carving Festival, CarvePrize will transform downtown Shelby into an open-air gallery of chainsaw-carved sculptures, attracting artists and visitors…
SHELBY — The Village of Shelby was recently awarded a $648,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan, Shelby Village Administrator Phil Morse announced. “The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has awarded Shelby a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan totaling $648,000, which includes $324,000 in principal forgiveness — effectively a grant,” states Morse in a press…
Employment: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Temporary Full Time, licensed (COTA/L) West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a TEMPORARY Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed (COTA/L). Michigan Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant/License 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.…
Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, Historic White Pine Village and the Rose Hawley Archives in downtown Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief On Monday, memorial services and observations were held throughout the…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 46-year-old man who committed 18 probation violations was sentenced to prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 10. Shawn Alan Goerbig’s probation violations result from nine felony charges pending in Roscommon County’s 34th Circuit Court. Goerbig faces the following charges in Roscommon County: file 1 — aggravated stalking, Jan. 22,…
OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids released snow accumulation totals that resulted from Monday’s winter storm, and the Silver Lake area topped the list with 10-14 inches. The early winter storm, Nov. 10 and 11, resulted in Hart, Pentwater and Ludington school districts to close Tuesday. Both Oceana and Mason counties were under winter storm warnings…
The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Hart Public Schools Ludington Area School District Pentwater Public Schools (Veterans Day assembly rescheduled to Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 8:30 a.m.) Other organizations and businesses Flipstar Gymnastics ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…
Michigan State Police urges motorists to slow down By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 65-year-old Mears man was transported to an area hospital for treatment of “non-life-threatening” injuries after the passenger vehicle he was driving collided with a semi truck on southbound US 31 near Shelby Road Monday morning, Nov. 10, according to Michigan State Police Sgt.…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Lakeshore Badgers Varsity Hockey Team will host a special Veterans Day game Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 4:15 p.m. at the West Shore Community Ice Arena, at 3000 North Stiles Rd. The Badgers will face off against the Cadillac Vikings in what is anticipated to be an exciting matchup. In honor of Veterans Day, all active duty…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Southbound US 31 near the Shelby Road exit was closed due to a traffic crash Monday morning, Nov. 10, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured. The highway was reopened around 12:20 p.m., according to MDOT. Oceana County is under is winter storm warning until 4 a.m. Tuesday,…
HART — The Hart City Council has announced the selection of Nichole Kleiner as the new city manager “following a comprehensive executive search process,” states a press release from the city. “After several weeks of candidate evaluations, community engagement, and on-site interviews, the city council unanimously identified Kleiner as the best fit to lead the organization and advance Hart’s vision…
A winter storm warning has been issued for Oceana and Mason counties by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Heavy lake effect snow is expected with total snow accumulation between 4 and 9 inches. The warning went into effect at 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, and continues until 4 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. “Visibility and road conditions may change…
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: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025: 12:02 p.m., a 69-year-old Muskegon man was cited for second-offense driving while license suspended, Michigan Avenue near Spruce Street, Village of Hesperia. 5:24 p.m., a 42-year-old Hart man…
Avery Wilson, 87, of Mears, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was born June 8, 1938, in Antrim County, the son of Gilman and Jessie (Colwell) Wilson. Avery was the youngest of eight children, and was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Avery moved to Walkerville and attended Walkerville School and later transferred to Hart High…
Winter weather advisory issued for Oceana, Mason counties The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for Oceana and Mason counties beginning Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches are expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, and slow down and use…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor OTTO TOWNSHIP — The 57-year-old Rothbury man who allegedly displayed a handgun and an axe to threaten another man during a dispute over property lines and a deer stand was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on two felony counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of felony firearm, court records…
WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Mears man is dead following an officer-involved shooting at the Comfort Inn hotel, at 2822 Holton-Whitehall Rd., early Friday morning, Nov. 7, according to the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office. The man was shot by a Muskegon County sheriff’s deputy after charging him with a box cutter, according to police. Police responded to the hotel located…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Brett Andrew Oom, 38, of Kent City; felony of communicating with another to commit a crime and misdemeanors of stalking, intentional dissemination of sexually explicit visual material and telephone — malicious use to threaten. Preliminary exam for the felony: Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. Pretrial…
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