The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post Monday, March 31, 2025: 10 a.m., a 26-year-old Walkerville man was cited for driving while license suspended, Main Street, Village of Walkerville. 10:40 a.m., missing 12-year-old girl, 2300 block of East Hills…
OCEANA COUNTY — No, this is not an April Fools’ joke — the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids is predicting a messy mix of severe weather beginning Tuesday evening, April 1. “Wintry weather of snow and freezing rain mainly north of M 46 (Apple Avenue in Muskegon) tonight into Wednesday morning transitions to rain and thunderstorms across the entire…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The only place of its kind in the US east of the Mississippi River, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes open for the 2025 season Tuesday, April 1. Over 1.5 million people visit the scenic and unique park every year, said Silver Lake State Park Manager Jody Johnston. That total includes visitors to…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Shelby man is expected to make a full recovery after accidentally shooting himself in the leg Sunday, March 30, according to Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Michigan State Police, Hart post. “He was transported to the hospital, and…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Intermittent lane closures for road work are scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on southbound US 31 at West Park Road, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. __________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will…
TROY TOWNSHIP, Newaygo County — Several pigs had to be euthanized following a pig barn fire at Jack Pine Farms Friday evening, March 28. Eight fire departments from Oceana and Newaygo counties responded to the blaze, said Al Purdy, who is chief for both Walkerville and Crystal Township fire departments. Both Walkerville and Crystal Township, along with Hart and Hesperia…
Employment: Internal Services Clerk The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a full-time Internal Services Clerk. Duties include answering phones, interacting with the public, preparing reports, processing payroll, preparing bank reconciliations, voter registration, and record retention, as well as providing clerical and bookkeeping support to the Clerk. Must have the ability to multi-task with attention to detail and be…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to southbound US 31 near Shelby Road for a “truck on its side in the roadway” Saturday, March 29, shortly before 9 p.m. Bystanders reported no one was injured, according to dispatch information.
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — An Oceana County sheriff’s deputy saved a bedridden man from a burning house Thursday night, March 27, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Deputy Gavin Porter bravely ran inside the burning house to rescue the man and carry him to safety. The fire occurred at 10:35 p.m. at 6989 S. Maple Island…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Brandon Leon Salazar, 27, of 213 N. 61st Ave., Shelby; assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Preliminary exam: April 8 at 1 p.m. – Holly Ann Finney, 39, of 2313 W. Madison Rd., Hart; welfare fraud over $500 and welfare…
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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, March 25, 2025: 10:06 p.m., a 23-year-old Fremont man was cited for driving while license revoked, East Madison Road near 160th Avenue, Crystal Township. Thursday, March 27, 2025: 12:28 a.m., a…
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Lilah Mae Milbocker, the daughter of Julia and Brandin Milbocker of Shelby, was born on Friday, March 28, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births __________________________________…
Selected applicant will have opportunity to purchase the property for $1 HART – The Hart Tax Increment Finance Authority is issuing a final call for visionary proposals for its redevelopment initiative, Pitch for the Parcel. Entrepreneurs, developers, and creative thinkers are invited to submit their vision for transforming the historic property located at 408 S. State St. There are three…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Steven Luke Dykman, 29, of 7021 Wever Rd., Fountain, pleaded guilty Sept. 10 to second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced March 11 to five days in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and $1,155 in fines and…
SHELBY — The boards for the Shelby and New Era chamber of commerce organizations recently voted unanimously to consolidate the two entities. The decision follows a survey of chamber members who were 86 percent in favor of the move. The next step will be creating a name for the new organization. “In February, chamber members were invited to participate in…
Employment: High School Teaching Positions Mason County Central School District is looking to fill the following positions for the 2025-2026 school year: High School Math Teacher, Job ID #614 High School Financial Literacy and Computer Science Teacher, Job ID #615 For details and to apply, visit www.mccschools.org. Application deadline is 4 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2025 This is a paid…
COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A section of 192nd Avenue between Jackson and Van Buren roads will be closed Thursday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. “192nd Ave will be closed just east of Jackson,” states OCRC. “The road will be closed on each side of the road work, and…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Aimee Lee Hill, of 2517 W. Yale Rd., New Era, pleaded guilty March 18 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education; Victim Impact Panel; and $1,155 in fines and costs. Conviction is…
Employment: Special Education Teacher – MoCI West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI. Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources,…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash involving injuries at Oceana Drive and Webster Road Tuesday, March 25, around 7 p.m.
Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. ALLENDALE — After launching its first-ever robotics team one year ago, the Walkerville Wildcats finished in 12th place out of 40 teams at the Robotics West Michigan Regional Competition at Grand Valley State University last weekend. The Wildcats move on to compete at Ferris State…
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