Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Jan. 16. Please check this post for updates. Schools Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Public Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 16, 2024 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Edward Harry Holladay, 55, of 3760 N. 104th Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty Jan. 9 to operating while impaired and was sentenced to two days suspended jail with credit for two days served; six months probation; Alcohol Highway Safety Education;…
Winter weather advisory extended until Wednesday at 11 a.m. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has extended a winter weather advisory until Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. Counties impacted include: Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent and Allegan. A “hazardous weather outlook” includes Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry,…
Rothbury OKs EF through 2035 Permit now allows for 70,000 attendees ROTHBURY — It looks like the hugely-popular Electric Forest Festival is here to stay for at least another dozen years. The Rothbury Village Council recently approved extending the mass gathering permit for the music festival that takes place at the end of June at the Double JJ Resort through…
Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Jan. 16. Please check this post for updates. School and Youth Athletics Mason County Central vs. Shelby High School boys basketball games West Shore Wolves 6U, 8U and 10U practices at West Shore Community Ice Arena Community Events and Organizations Baldwin Community Schools…
Employment Opportunity: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Starting Salary: $67,041.02 and benefits package Location: Mason County Courthouse, 304 E. Ludington Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431 Job Description: Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney and Chief Assistant, reviews and authorizes request for warrants, determines the appropriate charge, presents criminal cases in the District and Circuit Court as well as Family Court and Probate…
Winter weather advisory extended until 1 p.m. Tuesday The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids extended a winter weather advisory until 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16. Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa and Allegan counties are included in the advisory area. Expect more lake effect snow with additional snow accumulations of 1-3 inches. “Arctic air will result in wind chills in the -10…
WSCC hosts robotics competition WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College recently hosted the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics competition season kickoff. The competition brought together 10 local schools, engaging over 100 students, coaches, and mentors. Hosting the…
Cure your cabin fever at Pentwater Winterfest PENTWATER — With Oceana County buried in heavy snow, plan to get out of hibernation and celebrate Pentwater Winterfest the second and third Saturdays in February. “Get rid of your winter blues, and come enjoy Pentwater’s annual Winterfest,” event organizers stated. “Year after year, both local residents and visitors come to our winter…
Closings and cancellations, Jan. 15, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Monday, Jan. 15. Please check this post for updates. Schools Casman Academy, Manistee Covenant Christian School, Ludington Baldwin Community Schools (scheduled closing) Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area Catholic School (scheduled closing) Ludington Area School District Mason County Central…
Winter weather advisory extended until 4 p.m. Monday The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids extended a winter weather advisory for Oceana County until 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15. The advisory was originally set to expire at noon Sunday, Jan. 14. Expect lake effect snow accumulations of 2-6 inches. “Plan on slippery road conditions,” states NWS. “Areas of blowing snow…
Winter weather advisory in effect until noon Sunday The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory that remains in effect until noon Sunday, Jan. 14. The advisory area includes Oceana, Mason, Lake, Newaygo, Montcalm and Clinton counties. NWS issued the advisory Saturday, Jan. 13, at 11:30 a.m. The winter storm warning is canceled for this…
Former Gale’s IGA building may reopen as community center By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The vacant Gale’s IGA building may be breathing new life soon after it was recently purchased, and a $2.5 million grant is being pursued, said HEART (Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team) Director Nichole Kleiner. West Shore Community College applied for the grant with the…
Obituary: Barry Vanas, 65, of Hart Barry Francis Vanas, 65, of Hart, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born April 13, 1958, in Ludington, the son of Leroy and Grace (McGinnis) Vanas. Barry was an avid golfer, playing with all his buddies at Lakeside Links in Ludington. In recent years he journeyed on…
HPD news, posted Jan. 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, Jan. 4, 2024: 8:35 a.m., a 37-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued in Oceana County, 800 block of Griswold Street, City of…
Closings and cancellations for Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday Jan. 12, 2024. More may be added to this post later. Schools Baldwin Community SchoolsCovenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area Catholic Schools Mason County Central Schools including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason…
Oceana County under winter storm warning ‘Near blizzard conditions are possible.’ The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm warning for Oceana County. The warning is in effect from 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13. “Near blizzard conditions are possible,” states NWS. “Travel could become very difficult and perhaps impossible by…
Ludington State Park Winter Book Walk scheduled for Jan. 20 West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — A Winter Book Walk will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20 between 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ludington State Park. The…
Obituary: Stanley Rokita, 70, of Pentwater Stanley Joseph Rokita, 70, of Pentwater, formerly of the Detroit area, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Stan was born on April 25, 1953, the son of the late Stanley William and Mary K. (Salata) Rokita. He attended Nativity High School. On May 28, 1988, Stan married Janice Kay (Becker) Rokita. He was…
Winter storm watch issued for Oceana County Heavy snow in excess of 8 inches is possible, and winds could gust as high as 50 mph. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm watch for Oceana County that is in effect from Friday morning, Jan. 12, to Saturday afternoon, Jan. 13. Heavy snow in excess of…
Snow day fun HART — The first significant snowfall of the season in Oceana County resulted in school cancelations for all local school districts Wednesday, Jan. 10. Siblings Nico, Iker and Lali Rosas and their friend Oliver Valencia took advantage of the snow day to build a snowman at the Hart Commons. They said the heavy, wet snow made for…
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