DETROIT — Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan has announced that it is expanding its coverage for lower income individuals and families in select counties in Michigan, including Mason and Oceana counties. Blue Cross Complete of Michigan is a  joint venture between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and AmeriHealth Caritas, which serves Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan members in…

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West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. On Nov. 17, at 6 p.m., Mason County Eastern High School and Mason County Central (MCC) High School will attend a…

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FERRY TWP. — A total of nine people received non-life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash Sunday, Nov. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of M-20 and 154th Avenue, according to a press release issued by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Monday afternoon. “Oceana County deputies were dispatched to an unknown accident,” the press release states. “A second call to…

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SHELBY — The boil water alert issued by the Village of Shelby Thursday, Nov. 12, has been lifted. Shelby Village Clerk Julie Schultz announced in an email message issued shortly before noon Sunday, Nov. 15, the alert has been lifted and the water is safe to drink. The village issued a boil water alert Thursday due to the water system…

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Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — A group of avid bicyclists and area government officials seeking to improve the safety of U.S. Bicycle Route 35 between Pentwater and Hart have agreed on next steps during a recent meeting.   Attendees have dubbed the stretch “Pentwater Trail.” They would like to see a five-mile long, 8- to 10-foot…

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VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – The holiday season is a time of togetherness and cheer, but for some high school students in our area, it can also be a time of hunger. West Shore Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honors society for two-year college students, is holding a food drive to make sure that area…

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SHELBY — Due to the village water system testing positive for coliform bacteria, the village has issued a boil water alert. The alert was issued by Village Administrator Chelsea Stratil Thursday, Nov. 12. No sicknesses have been reported, Stratil said. “Due to routine testing, the Village of Shelby’s water system tested positive for coliform bacteria,” the alert states. “Coliform bacteria…

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https://youtu.be/wcfIyKmCNMQ *Please be advised this video contains profanity HART — Police are seeking charges against a 53-year-old man, who allegedly assaulted a property owner Nov. 5 in Grant Township with his quad during a trespassing dispute that was captured on video. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office sent a warrant review request to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office, Prosecutor Joseph Bizon…

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Oceana County Press is brought to you free 24 hours a day, seven days a week thanks to the generosity of advertisers. Safe Harbor Credit Union of Ludington is one of those great advertisers. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union of Ludington operates under a list of operating principles. “I think it is important for all members and potential members to…

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SHELBY — Shelby Middle School eighth grader Dakota Springer is in the running to win a $30,000 cafeteria makeover for his school, and he needs your vote. Dakota was chosen as one of the 25 finalists in the Ben’s Beginners Cooking Contest, a national contest which promotes cooking healthy meals at home. Parents with children in grades K-8 were invited…

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*Please be advised video contains profanity. HART — A suspect has been identified in a trespassing, assault and property destruction case after the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office released a video to area media organizations that went viral on social media. “As soon as you released this story, I started hearing from your readers,” Lt. Craig Mast told OCP. “I had…

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VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – In keeping with West Shore Community College‘s current focus on mathematics, the public is invited to a live demonstration of the role of proofs in mathematics to take place Nov. 19, at 4 p.m., in the Administrative and Conference Building MBT room. Professor of Mathematics Paul Drelles will demonstrate the significance and types of proofs used…

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