Employment Opportunity: Cook, Shelby Public Schools This is a paid posting. Posted Feb. 15 to March 1, 2024
Winter weather advisory issued for Thursday morning The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for several counties, including Oceana County, from 4-11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. Total snow accumulations of 3-6 inches are expected. “The snow will be heavy at times with rates possibly reaching an inch per hour,” states NWS. “It will be…
Q&A with VA scheduled in Ludington, Hart Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be in Ludington and Hart for three question and answer sessions. Times and locations are as follows: Thursday, Feb. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ludington Area Senior Center, 308 S. Rowe St., Ludington Thursday, Feb. 15, 4 to 7 p.m., American Legion Post…
Employment Opportunity: Mechanic U-Win Motorsports seeks an experienced full time mechanic specializing in motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs and marine units. Wages will be based on experience. Work week is Monday through Friday. U-Win Motorsports, located at 2284 W. US 10, Ludington, is a family owned business. Submit resumes to dan@uwinmotorsports.com or deliver it in person to our store. Call 231-757-8946 with questions.…
Shelby band students advance to state solo and ensemble CADILLAC — Five soloists from Shelby High School competed in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSOBA) solo and ensemble Saturday, Feb. 10, and three of them are advancing to the state level. “It was a great event, and three of our Shelby students — Kevin Pineda (trumpet), Kasey Oberlin…
HPD news, posted Feb. 12, 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. 1, 2024: 3:36 p.m., car/deer crash, 400 block of State Street, City of Hart. 7:48 p.m., suspicious situation, 500 block of Union Street, City of…
Mast seeks 3rd term as sheriff HART — Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast recently announced that he is seeking a third term as sheriff. Mast said he has filed his paperwork with the Oceana County Clerk for his re-election. He was elected sheriff in 2016. Mast, 54, has been with the sheriff’s office for 30 years, first serving as a…
Police news, posted Feb. 12, 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. 7, 2024: 4:36 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 45-year-old Hart woman was cited for operating without insurance, Stony Lake Road and US 31, Shelby Township. Thursday,…
Employment Opportunity: WSCC Vice President of Administrative Services West Shore Community College seeks an individual to provide project leadership to, and on behalf of the President. In addition to this, The Vice President of Administrative Services is responsible for cross-functional collaboration in providing strategic leadership for administrative services, and collaborates with college leadership on short- and long-term institutional planning. The ideal candidate will bring senior…
Employment Opportunity: School Psychologist Intern West Shore Educational Service District has position vacancies for School Psychologist Interns with a current and valid School Psychologist limited license certificate from the Michigan Department of Education required or the ability to obtain certification in Michigan upon the completion of their graduate school psychologist program. For a complete list of requirements and responsibilities visit…
Obituary: Marlene Monton, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater Marlene J. Monton, 87, of Ludington, formerly of The Villages of Florida, and Pentwater, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Marlene was the eldest of five children born to John and Nellie Jorissen. She married the love of her life Charles Monton, enjoying…
Rapa announces candidacy for probate judge HART — Attorney Anna Rapa recently announced that she has filed the necessary petitions and affidavits with the Oceana County clerk to put her name on the ballot for Oceana County probate judge in the Nov. 5, 2024 general election. “I am really excited to begin my campaign — to get out into the…
Bizon to seek 4th term as prosecutor HART — Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon announced recently that he is seeking a fourth term in the general election, Nov. 5, 2024. “On January 10, I formally filed the paperwork to seek re-election as the Oceana County prosecutor,” said Bizon. “If elected this will be my fourth term as prosecutor. I have…
Jury finds man guilty of meth possession after 20 minutes of deliberation HART — It took a jury just 20 minutes Thursday, Feb. 8, to reach a guilty verdict for a 52-year-old man on trial for a felony of methamphetamine possession. Juan Cabrero will be sentenced, March 18. “This was a relatively short trial that was tried in one day,”…
West Shore Bank to offer scholarships LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank will award six Making a Difference Scholarships this year to students who are pursuing higher education. Each scholarship will be $1,000. The program is designed to recognize outstanding achievements and provide financial assistance to students who demonstrate exemplary dedication to their academic goals. “Whether students plan to attend college,…
CTE program asking for public feedback West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — When you think about Career and Technical Education what comes to your mind? The leaders of West Shore Educational Service District’s CTE program want to…
Recent births, posted Feb. 9, 2024 The following birth has been reported: Selena Flor Valenzuela-Gonzalez, the daughter of Alina Gonzalez-Mendoza and Edgar Flores of Walkerville, was born on Friday, February 9, 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…
Diamond ring valued at $8,000 reported stolen NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the larceny of a white gold diamond ring valued at $8,000 that was reported stolen from a residence in the 9000 block of East M 20 Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 8:30 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Please consider helping to…
Man arrested for third-offense driving under the influence of drugs The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old New Era man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Monday, Feb. 5, around 6:15 p.m. for third-offense operating under the influence of drugs and driving while license…