Congressman meets with sheriff, undersheriff HART — Michigan Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Midland) met with Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast and Undersheriff Ryan Schiller Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “They discussed the department’s work to recruit more deputies and how border security affects Michigan,” states a press release from Moolenaar’s office.
Wildcat royalty Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Andrea Rivera and Zeontae De La Paz were crowned the 2024 Walkerville Homecoming queen and king Friday evening, Jan. 26, during the boys varsity basketball game against Marion.
MSP searching for missing teen UPDATE: Kaitlyn Jordan has been found The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Hesperia teenager, Kaitlyn Rose Jordan. Kaitlyn is 16 years old and also goes by the name, “Talia.” She has brown hair and brown eyes; is 5 feet tall; and weighs 118 pounds. …
Employment Opportunity: City of Ludington Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III The City of Ludington is accepting applications for an Operator III position at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Residency requirement; must live within 20 miles of City boundaries within 6 months of hire date, unless residency is waived. Starting wage $22.84 depending on qualifications, plus benefits. Math, chemistry & biology knowledge…
Driver in deadly crash said she swerved to avoid hitting a cat By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The driver of a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee who struck and killed a 16-year-old Amish girl riding a bicycle on Skeels Road west of 192nd Avenue, Jan. 5, told police “she had swerved to miss a cat” and when she…
County board approves $1/hour raise for deputies By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Oceana County Board of Commissioners approved a $1 per hour raise for its sheriff’s deputies and corrections officers during a regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 25. With a shortage of officers nationwide, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office has been feeling the sting. It is hopeful that…
Employment Opportunity: GSRP Associate Teacher, full time West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to:…
Hesperia man wins $111,368 lottery An 84-year-old Hesperia man won a $111,368 Jackpot Slots Fast Cash jackpot while at a Newaygo County bar, according to a press release on www.milotteryconnect.com. James Conley bought the winning ticket, Jan. 16, at Freeman’s Leaky Tap, located at 10193 Dickinson Ave. near Walkerville. “I play Fast Cash a lot, and I bought a ticket…
Shelby Township consolidates voting precincts SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township will combine voting precincts 1 and 2 for the 2024 election year. “Due to all the changes in the voting laws from Proposal 2-22, it is in the best interest of Shelby Township voters to have a combined precinct,” states a press release from the township. “We will have all…
Shelby village administrator offered Spring Lake job ‘It’s certainly bittersweet to be leaving this community.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council will very likely be searching for a new village administrator soon. The Spring Lake Village Council recently voted to offer the village manager position to Brady Selner, 30, who is currently the Shelby village…
WSCC fall semester 2023 Dean’s List WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2023 Fall Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 24, 2024 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Dorothy Geneva Collins, 59, pleaded guilty Nov. 13, 2023 to carrying a concealed weapon and was sentenced Jan. 22, 2024 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; and $598 in fines and…
Woman made bomb threats to school, Wesco through social media By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 22-year-old Hesperia woman used social media to make a bomb threat at Hesperia Community Schools last August and a bomb threat at a Wesco convenience store last April. Tabitha Diane Stratton pleaded guilty in Newaygo County’s 27th Circuit Court in White Cloud,…
Employment Opportunity: WSCC Communications Faculty, short-term West Shore Community College is seeking short-term Communications Faculty to cover courses during a leave of absence beginning in February for 2-3 weeks. If on campus coverage is not possible, the college is open to moving to online instruction. Compensation will be paid at $375.00 per week per course. The following courses will need…
Employment Opportunity: Head Start Assistant/Bus Monitor This is a paid posting. Posted Jan. 24 to Feb. 7, 2024
170 middle schoolers compete in Math Counts West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Tuesday over 170 area middle school students gathered at the West Shore Community College Rec Center to test their math skills. The…
Closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. Please check this post for updates. Schools Hart Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools
Former lighthouse keepers director sentenced for financial crimes By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The former executive director of Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 23, for convictions of larceny $1,000 or more and using a computer to commit a crime. Peter Alan Manting, 67, was not ordered to serve…
Obituary: Kathryn Lorenz, 70, of Hart August 4, 1953 to January 22, 2024 Kathryn Ruth (VanAgtmael) Lorenz is now rejoicing in Heaven with her parents. Kathy was born August 4, 1953, to Ella and Bob VanAgtmael. She was the eldest of six children, and spoke so often of her life as a young girl and doing farm chores. Kathy grew…
ESD offers mentoring to new teachers through New Teacher Coaching Initiative West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The West Shore Educational Service District has launched a mentor program to help guide newer teachers. The New Teacher Coaching Initiative, led…
Obituary: Charles Plough, 85, of Pentwater Charles Erlan Plough, 85, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born June 11, 1938, in Laurium, the son of Harry and Edna Plough. Charlie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a veteran of the Cold War. He loved education and bettering his knowledge. He was…
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