Linda Marie Jankowski, 76, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. Linda was born on January 30, 1949, the daughter of Gerald “Jerry” Jankowski and Eldean (Bashaw) Jankowski. She graduated from St. Simon’s School in 1967. Linda worked many jobs throughout her life, retiring from Mason County Fruit Packers. One of her many joys in life was spending…
HESPERIA — Hesperia Community Schools is closed Friday, Feb. 7, due to illness. “Due to a significant increase in illness among staff and students, Hesperia Community Schools will be closed on Friday, Feb. 7, for deep cleaning and sanitation,” the school announced Thursday evening. “To help prevent further spread of illness, we kindly ask parents to keep students home until…
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, Jan. 30, 2025: 12:06 a.m., suspicious situation, 10 block of State Street, City of Hart. 9:52 a.m., a 33-year-old Hart woman was arrested for probation violation, 800 block of Griswold Street, City…
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. Dak Alan-Roth Miller, the son of Tawana Beal-Miller and Christopher Miller of Hart, was born on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
PENTWATER — Village of Pentwater residents and visitors are gearing up for the annual Winterfest celebration this weekend. A highlight event is the 15th Annual Ryan Williams Perch Derby Saturday, Feb. 8, on Pentwater Lake — weather and ice conditions permitting. The ice fishing competition runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is from 7-10 a.m. at the Pentwater…
Employment: Community Nutrition Instructor Michigan State University Extension This position is responsible for the delivery of nutrition and physical activity education programs. For more information, position descriptions and application, see www.careers.msu.edu, Job #1019354 Apply online by Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 MSU is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. MSUE District 5 844 S. Griswold St. Ste 400 Hart, MI 49420…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Marquis Terrell Nix, 35, pleaded guilty Nov. 12, 2024 to a felony of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced Jan. 27, 2025 to one year in jail and $598 in fines and costs. – Theodore Alan Smith, 51, pleaded guilty Nov. 18,…
Edgar Allen “Al” Williams, 84,, of Ludington, formerly of Branch, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. Born on June 11, 1940, in Muskegon, he was a cherished son to the late Edgar and Katherine (VanZanten) Williams. Edgar graduated from Muskegon Senior High School in 1958 and spent his career as a dedicated welder and boilermaker, a trade that showcased…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2024 fall semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors, and full-time students with a grade point average between…
HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present a concert by the Annie and Rod Capps Quartet Sunday, Feb. 16, at 3 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium. Over the years, Annie and Rod have done it all from hard rock to musical theater. The 80s and 90s found them dividing their time between original projects and…
Dolores Bauer, 96, of Mears, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her residence. Born August 12, 1928, in Detroit, she was the daughter of Sidney and Edna Stephens. Dolores was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all. Dolores grew up on a Boy Scout camp in Brighton, along with her twin sister, Joyce…
UPDATE: Case dismissed Feb. 18, 2025 By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — A 39-year-old Hart man was arrested on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and felony firearm after wielding a pistol at the Lake-Osceola State Bank, at 133 E. Main St., and causing a minor injury to a 62-year-old man. Kyle Jon Peters…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — A thief or thieves stole mail and packages from a US Postal Service collection box at the Rothbury Post Office on Winston Road. The theft was reported Saturday, Feb. 1, shortly before 8 a.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Miscellaneous letters and packages were stolen after the culprit or culprits pried open…
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, Jan. 28, 2025: 10:08 a.m., a 42-year-old South Haven man was cited for driving while license suspended, northbound US 31 near Monroe Road, Pentwater Township. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025: 11:41 p.m.,…
Employment: Graphic Arts Teacher – CTE West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Graphic Arts 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…
MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP — Oceana County’s Grant Township Fire Department was called to assist Muskegon County emergency crews at a working structure fire in the 4000 block of West Fruitvale Road near Oceana Drive Saturday, Feb. 1, at 10:40 a.m.
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — Danny Zuniga has made many improvements to the Rothbury Tavern after purchasing the bar in May of 2022. One of the biggest changes to the tavern, located at the corner of Oceana Drive and Winston Road is the addition of a kitchen with a full menu. Now the bar offers appetizers, chicken wings,…
Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — The Walkerville Wildcats will celebrate homecoming next week. This year’s homecoming court includes: freshmen Teagan Mannor and Skye Vannett; sophomores Larry Martinez and Ayla Whitehall; juniors Angel Carrillo and Anabelle Fessenden; and seniors Jeff Margret, Gage Mannor, Jaymes…
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, Jan. 23, 2025: 4:58 p.m., disturbance, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 8:09 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 8:53 p.m., wellbeing check,…
SHELBY — Local men and boys aged 12 and older are invited to The Ladder Community Center for the Band of Brothers event Saturday, Feb. 15, from 9-11:15 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be served while local servicemen share inspiring stories. No registration is required. ___________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email…
George August Grymonprez, 74, of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home. He was born September 28, 1950, in Yale, Mich., the son of George and Blanche Evelyn (Taylor) Grymonprez. George was a graduate of Yale High School, and worked various jobs throughout his life, but most notable was his employment as a bus driver for the…
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