SHELBY — Phase I of a road maintenance project on Shelby Road from South 64th Avenue to US 31 — including both southbound US 31 on- and off-ramps — begins Monday, June 3, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The estimated completion date is June 21. Phase II of the project will close Shelby Road from US 31 to…
Bella Rose Corey, the daughter of Angie Wilson and Manuel Corey IV of Shelby, was born on Monday, May 27, 2024. Dario Te’von Walker-Peñaloza, the son of Zenia Peñaloza and Maurice Dwayne-Darnell Walker of Ludington, was born on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Help…
Employment: Mason County Rural Fire Authority Administrator The Mason County Rural Fire Authority was formed in 1995 and comprises of seven fire stations covering 13 townships, three villages, and one city. It covers approximately 400 square miles. The Authority has over 100 paid-on-call volunteers with over 36 response vehicles to serve approximately 14,000 residents. Full time position: $42,000 annual salary.…
Employment Opportunity: Clerical Position, Mason County Clerk’s Office Full Time The Mason County Clerk’s Office is seeking a qualified individual for a Full Time Court Clerical position, will train. Individuals applying for this position must be energetic, a team-player, willing to learn, have general clerical skills, strong computer and typing skills, extremely keen attention to detail, and be able to…
HART — Four women have been arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court for allegedly using methamphetamine in the Oceana County Jail. Corrections officers noticed “odd behavior” of the female inmates the evening of May 13, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. – Janet Mae-Fawn Hamilton, 26, of 5578 Skeels Rd., Holton allegedly shared the drug with…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on felony charges: – Erick John Roth, 45, of 2660 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia; a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and misdemeanors of indecent exposure and disorderly person — drunk. Preliminary exam: June 11 at 1 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. – Joseph Dayle Langley, 24, of 1185 E.…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 23, 2024: 12:51 p.m., medical assist, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. 1:55 p.m., found property, 100 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. Friday, May 24, 2024: 3:15 p.m., vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 Expressway and Polk Road, City of Hart. Saturday, May…
COLFAX TOWNSHIP — The closure of a Newaygo County Road will create a detour through Oceana County. North Dickinson Avenue from 96th Avenue to 13 Mile Road is slated for closure Monday, June 3, at 8 a.m. until Wednesday, June 5, at 4 p.m. for road maintenance. The detour route will extend into Colfax Township on East Washington Road, North…
‘The driver — a 27-year-old New Era, Michigan man — was lodged on charges of fleeing and eluding, a Michigan State Police warrant out of Oceana County charging home invasion and a parole detainer of out Muskegon County.’ SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Technology and police dogs played key roles in law enforcement apprehending two men wanted on warrants, one…
COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Two portions of roadway — Madison Road from 176th Avenue to 192nd Avenue and 192nd Avenue from Madison to Monroe Road — will be closed for road maintenance beginning Thursday, May 30, at 8 a.m. through Thursday, June 6, at 4 p.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The roads will be closed daily from 8…
Employment: Early Interventionist West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for an Early Interventionist. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required and willing to obtain certification in an area of special education within three years; 3 years experience required. For a complete list of requirements and responsibilities visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:…
Employment: Automotive Technology Teacher-CTE West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for an Automotive Technology Teacher-CTE. Valid State of Michigan Standard CTE Certificate or the ability to obtain appropriate certificate or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials…
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ELBRIDGE AND FERRY TOWNSHIPS — York Road from 112th Avenue to Pierce Road and Pierce Road from 128th Avenue to 132nd Avenue will be closed to traffic for road maintenance beginning Wednesday, May 29, at 8 a.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The project is expected to continue until June 14. Local residents will be able to access…
HART – The Memorial Day weekend has passed and another Michigan summer is upon us. That means thousands of kids across the state will soon be trading in their bus trip to school for a bike ride to the park. Police agencies across Michigan are preparing for the spike in bicycle traffic, and they’re rewarding kids who practice good safety…
By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Just about any day, there is at least one Pentwater Artisan Learning Center member who is working on some sort of community-purpose volunteer project. It’s what makes the PALC a community gem. Shown here is Jim Pikaart, as he overhauls a pair of Pentwater Farmers Market signs for the sponsoring Pentwater Chamber of…
AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The locally produced movie “Deer Camp ’86” is coming to a theater near you! The award winning film, directed, written and produced by Scottville area resident Harold Cronk, will be showing at the AMC Classic Ludington 8 cinema beginning Friday, May 31 with showings at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. The…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor OTTO TOWNSHIP — The 44-year-old man claiming to have a bomb strapped to his body who was shot and killed by a police officer during a standoff near the Oceana-Muskegon county line Saturday, May 25, has been identified. Although the Michigan State Police has not released his name, Jonathan David Jurecki was identified by his…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Silver Lake State Park Sand Dunes drag strip, also called the “test and tune” area, where a woman was killed Sunday, May 26, was closed by the DNR three years ago due to safety concerns, but politicians pushed for it to reopen. At the start of the 2021 dune season, the…
UPDATE: The schedule for this road project has changed. Road work will now begin June 3. SHELBY — Shelby Road from the village limits to 64th Avenue and First Street from State Street (Oceana Drive) to the village limits will be closed to traffic beginning Tuesday, May 28, at 8 a.m. “until further notice” for road maintenance, according to the…
Jean Edith (Shattuck) Lowery, 68, of Walkerville, died on Tuesday, May 28, 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 Mason County…
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