Notice to Bidders: Iris Road Reconstruction

March 1, 2024

Notice to Bidders: Iris Road Reconstruction This is a paid posting. Posted until March 12, 2024. 

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Walkerville launches first-ever robotics team 

February 29, 2024

Walkerville launches first-ever robotics team  Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Walkerville High School is making history with the formation of its first-ever robotics team. The team is coached by science and math teacher Susan Schwarz, and team members include junior Madysen Church-Nichols, sophomores…

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Pet Connection

February 29, 2024

Pet Connection Harmony is under the care of Oceana County Animal Friends Harmony is a sweet girl! She is beautiful, laid back and loving. She was rescued from a hoarding situation. She lived outside her whole life, staying warm, fighting off males and fleas. She is missing her top and bottom small teeth and only has her canine teeth. Harmony…

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Employment Opportunity: Utility Maintenance Operator, City of Ludington

February 29, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Utility Maintenance Operator, City of Ludington The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a Utility Maintenance Operator Position. Requires CDL License (Class A with tanker endorsement) and residency within 20 miles from the city boundaries within six months of hire date.  Must obtain a MI S-4 Water Distrib. Lic. within 3 years of hire. Starting rate of pay…

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Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director

February 29, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director   Mason County Historical Society Part-Time, Year-Round (30 hours per week) Hourly Rate: $15 per hour Location: Downtown Ludington The Mason County Historical Society is the cornerstone of preserving and sharing the rich history of Mason County, Michigan. Founded in 1937, the Society is committed to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the cultural…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 29, 2024

February 29, 2024

Recent births, posted Feb. 29, 2024 The following birth has been reported: Harper Grace Collins, the daughter of Serena and Michael Collins of Hart, was born on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy…

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Mr. B’s trio to perform March 10 in Hart

February 28, 2024

Mr. B’s trio to perform March 10 in Hart HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series continues its 2023-2024 season Sunday, March 10, when it presents Mr. B’s trio in concert beginning at 3 p.m.  The concert will take place in Hart Public Schools Auditorium located in the middle school at 308 W. Johnson St. Tickets for $15 are…

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Fatal fire originated in kitchen of upstairs apartment

February 28, 2024

Fatal fire originated in kitchen of upstairs apartment  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — The apartment fire earlier this month that killed Erasmo Valencia, 38, originated in the kitchen of his upstairs apartment, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. “The investigation on the fire on Michigan Avenue is complete,” said Chief White. “They were able to determine the area…

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Trump nearly triples Biden votes in Oceana County primary

February 28, 2024

Trump nearly triples Biden votes in Oceana County primary HART — Republican candidate Donald Trump gained the most votes by a large margin among Oceana County voters in the Michigan primary election Tuesday, Feb. 27, according to unofficial results from the Oceana County Clerk’s Office. Out of 4,081 Republican votes cast, Trump totaled 2,976, with Nikki Haley gaining 909. President…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024

February 28, 2024

Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported. More may be added to this list. Casman Academy, Manistee Manistee Area Public Schools Manistee Catholic Central School Manistee Intermediate School District New Era Christian School Trinity Lutheran School, Manistee Walkerville Public Schools _________ Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy…

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Pirate Quiz Bowl Team headed to state

February 27, 2024

Pirate Quiz Bowl Team headed to state Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart High School’s Quiz Bowl Team finished its regular season with an undefeated conference record, and the conference champions are headed to the state tournament in April. “This is our second…

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Oceana Asparagus Day March 7

February 27, 2024

Oceana Asparagus Day March 7 NEW ERA – Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Asparagus Industry Research Farm Advisory Committee have scheduled this year’s Oceana Asparagus Day for Thursday, March 7 at the New Era Reformed Church.  Oceana County is the top producer of asparagus in Michigan, and Michigan is the leading producer in the country. Asparagus season in…

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Employment Opportunity: Middle School Track Coach

February 27, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Middle School Track Coach This is a paid posting. Posted until March 13, 2024.

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Obituary: Donna Wheeler, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby

February 27, 2024

Obituary: Donna Wheeler, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby Donna Jean (Figgins) Wheeler, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby and Ajo, Arizona, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. Donna was born on March 6, 1947, the daughter of the late Glenn and Frances (Yanusz) Figgins. In 1965 she graduated from Mason County Eastern High School and later earned her…

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West Shore Bank announces online charitable giving service

February 27, 2024

West Shore Bank announces online charitable giving service LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has recently added an online service to allow its customers a way to give to local charities. The bank announced today that it is partnering with Spiral, an award-winning Impact-as-a-Service platform for financial institutions. By integrating Spiral’s Everyday Impact, West Shore Bank enables its customers and businesses…

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Hail, damaging winds and then snow forecasted

February 26, 2024

Hail, damaging winds and then snow forecasted Enjoy the warm weather while you can today, because two rounds of storms Tuesday, Feb. 27, are expected to bring hail and damaging winds. Then, temperatures are expected to quickly drop, transitioning to a wintry mix followed by snow Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. “Two rounds of storms…

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HPD news, posted Feb. 26, 2024

February 26, 2024

HPD news, posted Feb. 26, 2024 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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024: 12:16 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. 4:11 a.m., mental health complaint, 100 block of Washington Street, City…

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Police news, posted Feb. 26, 2024

February 26, 2024

Police news, posted Feb. 26, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024: 9:55 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 43-year-old Ludington man was arrested for probation violation, bond violation and a failure to appear warrant, 8700 block…

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Pro football player visits Shelby Middle School

February 26, 2024

Pro football player visits Shelby Middle School SHELBY — Professional football player Nate McCrary made a big impression upon Shelby eighth graders when he recently visited the school for Career Day. “The highlight of the event was the appearance of Nate McCrary, a distinguished professional football player with a remarkable journey from Reeths Puffer High School to the NFL and…

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State Street in Hart to close for road work

February 26, 2024

UPDATE: STATE STREET IS BACK OPEN TO TRAFFIC State Street in Hart to close for road work HART — State Street between Polk Road and Wood Street will be closed for road repairs, the Oceana County Road Commission announced Monday, Feb. 26. A detour has been set up, and local residents will be able to access their homes. “We will…

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Fire destroys garage

February 25, 2024

Fire destroys garage NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a garage on East Parketon Lane Saturday, Feb. 24. Area fire departments were dispatched to the blaze around noon. “On arrival, we found smoke and flames showing in the garage,” states a post on the Hesperia Area Fire Department’s Facebook page. “We were able to extinguish the fire with little fire damage…

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