Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

December 11, 2024

The following are closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools West Shore Educational School…

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Winter storm warning issued

December 10, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for several west Michigan counties including Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Lake, Ottawa and Allegan counties beginning at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, until 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12.. Winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph Wednesday evening, causing blowing and drifting snow. As of 3 p.m. Tuesday roads…

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Shelby’s Cael Omness accepted to all-state jazz ensemble

December 9, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — For the first time in 10 years, a Shelby High School student has been accepted into the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s All-State Ensemble. “We are extremely excited to announce that sophomore Cael Omness…

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Shelby Bands wrap up marching season and march into Christmas season

December 9, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — The Shelby Marching Tigers finished their successful season of marching band, supporting the football team and earning a Division “1” rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Marching Festival in Big Rapids.  The…

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Police news, published Dec. 9, 2024

December 9, 2024

The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024: 3:30 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 39-year-old Shelby man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, West Baseline Road near 88th Avenue, Hart Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 10:13 p.m., (OCSO), a 34-year-old Hesperia man was cited for second-offense driving while license suspended,…

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Winter storm watch issued for Tuesday evening through Thursday

December 9, 2024

OCEANA  COUNTY — The US National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for several west Michigan counties including Oceana County, from 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, through 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. NWS issued the watch for Oceana, Mason, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren and Kalamazoo counties. Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations…

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Man dies in house fire

December 9, 2024

Officers heroically pull man from burning home trying to save his life By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BEAVER TOWNSHIP, Newaygo County — A 69-year-old disabled man died in a house fire early Sunday morning, Dec. 8, in the 9400 block of 7 Mile Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Sgt. Cam Hanson and Deputy Gavin Porter of the Oceana…

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First Shift Quality Control Technician

December 9, 2024

Indian Summer is looking to hire a permanent Quality Control Technician to do charges for first shift. Anyone interested should have a dependable means to get to work and be able to work all required hours. Current hours are 7 a.m. to finish (normally 5 p.m. sometimes later). Also, must have a good attendance record. Responsibilities require someone who can…

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Recent death: Herbert Henry Richert, 92, of Hart, formerly of Scottville

December 6, 2024

  Herbert Henry Richert, 92, of Hart, formerly of Scottville, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading…

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Closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 6

December 5, 2024

  The following are closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Schools Baldwin Community Schools Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools __________________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution…

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Domestic violence arrests top HPD activity

December 5, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024: 9:32 a.m., a 34-year-old Hart man was arrested for domestic assault, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 11:04 a.m., suspicious situation, 400 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 11:01 p.m., alarm, 4000 block of Polk…

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News alert: Semi jackknifed on southbound US 31, possible fuel leak

December 5, 2024

HART TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a jackknifed semi truck and possible fuel leak on southbound US 31 south of Polk Road Thursday, Dec. 5, around 11:15 a.m. during the winter storm. ________________________________ 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…

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Winter storm barrels down on Oceana County

December 5, 2024

‘If you don’t need to go out, don’t. If you do, use care and caution.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor OCEANA COUNTY — A winter storm barreled down on west Michigan Wednesday, Dec. 4, and is predicted to continue through Thursday, Dec. 5.  All of the schools in Oceana County were closed Thursday. A winter storm warning issued by the…

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Pickup trucks crash in blowing snow

December 5, 2024

HART TOWNSHIP — The driver of a black 2025 GMC Sierra pickup truck sustained minor injuries in a crash on Oceana Drive near Polk Road Wednesday, Dec. 4, shortly before 7 p.m. during a winter storm, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. A 32-year-old New Era woman suffered “minor injuries to her face from the airbag,” states…

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Recent death: Marjorie L. Buckhalter, 85, of Hart

December 5, 2024

Marjorie L. Buckhalter, 85, of Hart, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. A full obituary will be published soon. Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 North 72nd Avenue, Hart with a luncheon to follow. The family will receive friends Saturday, from noon until time of…

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Recent death: Ralph D. Rounds, 79, of Walkerville

December 5, 2024

Ralph D. Rounds, 79, of Walkerville, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign up for an automatic monthly payment on Paypal. Click this link. Alternative methods:…

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News alert: power lines down due to storm

December 4, 2024

OCEANA COUNTY — Emergency crews are responding to several locations in Oceana County for downed power lines, some which are crossing intersections, Wednesday evening Dec. 4 due to the winter storm. ________________________________ 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…

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News alert: two-vehicle crash in Hart

December 4, 2024

HART — Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle injury crash at Oceana Drive and Polk Road Wednesday, Dec. 4, shortly before 7 p.m. ____________________________________ 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 easiest…

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Closings and cancellations for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2025

December 4, 2024

  The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Please check this list for updates. Schools Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Public Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center (Scottville Elementary holiday program has been…

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Spitler students send soldiers Christmas cheer

December 4, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Students at Spitler Elementary School made 778 Christmas cards that were sent to Michigan National Guard soldiers thanks to their connection with Hart Police Officer and National Guard soldier Andrew Moore. Moore, who belongs to the 210th Military…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Dec. 4, 2024

December 4, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – James Robert Current, 44, of 1080 Water Rd., Hart, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Preliminary exam: Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. – Shawn Sterling Mader, 54, of 2150 Amy St., Burton, Michigan; a felony…

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