News alert: Crash at Webster Road and 72nd Avenue

June 24, 2024

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Webster Road and 72nd Avenue Monday, June 24, around 11 a.m. Minor injuries were reported.

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Teen reportedly flees after crashing SUV, then breaks into house and steals vehicle

June 24, 2024

OTTO TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Hesperia man crashed an SUV into a tree and fled the scene, and then he allegedly broke into a nearby house and stole a vehicle, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The teen was found by Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost after the break-in “a short distance away,” said the sheriff. The teen was…

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MSP: No major incidents reported at Electric Forest

June 24, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — As tens of thousands of Electric Forest Festival attendees leave the Double JJ Resort venue Monday June 24 after the gigantic four-day event, the Michigan State Police is reporting no major incidents. “It was fairly uneventful as far as significant activity,” said MSP Sgt. Brad Howard at the Hart post. “There are a…

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Obituary: Karen L. Segelstrom, 65, of Hart

June 24, 2024

Karen L. Segelstrom, 65, of Hart, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She was born in Muskegon on August 10, 1958; but resided in the Hart area most of her life. Karen loved gardening and had quite the green thumb. Karen’s bigger role in life was being a “protector” to family and friends. If you were lucky enough to…

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Employment: Instructional Services Specialist – Math

June 24, 2024

Employment: Instructional Services Specialist – Math West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for an Instructional Services Specialist-Math. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and five years experience required. For a complete list of requirements and responsibilities visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington,…

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Expect heavy Electric Forest traffic on southbound US 31 Monday

June 23, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — As Electric Forest Festival attendees make their way home from the Double JJ Resort Monday, June 24, the Michigan State Police reminds motorists to be cautious. “Try to avoid the area if at all possible,” said MSP Spl./Lt. Michelle Robinson, who is the Sixth District public information officer. However, if you can’t avoid…

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Electric Forest urges festival goers to evacuate event site due to thunderstorms

June 22, 2024

ROTHBURY — Electric Forest Festival organizers urged festival attendees to exit the event site and stay inside their vehicles or protected areas as thunderstorms rolled across Lake Michigan Saturday evening, June 22, on the third day of the massive four-day event at the Double JJ Resort. Festival attendees were alerted to return to their campsites from the concert venue; secure…

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Electric Forest urges attendees to stay inside vehicles during storms

June 22, 2024

ROTHBURY — Electric Forest Festival organizers urged festival attendees to stay inside their vehicles as thunderstorms rolled through the area Saturday on the third day of the massive four-day event at the Double JJ Resort. “Due to severe weather, move to your vehicles,” Electric Forest posted on X, formerly Twitter Saturday morning, June 22. “If you do not have a…

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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp offering new camp for beginner band students

June 21, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief BLUE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Muskegon Co. — Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is offering a new camp this summer, intended for students with little or no musical experience who want to enter into band. The Mini Camp is a four-day camp for children who are in grades five through seven and will take place on Aug. 7-11.…

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Obituary: Marvin M. Rosenberg, 91, of Coldwater

June 21, 2024

Marvin M. Rosenberg, 93, died Monday, June 17 at Borgess Hospital with his team of loved ones by his side. Marvin was born on October 10, 1931, in Coldwater to parents Philip and Sarah Rosenberg.  He grew up on the south side of Coldwater, attending Lincoln School for elementary and junior high, and the old Coldwater High School, graduating with…

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Employment: Police Officer, Ludington Police Department

June 21, 2024

Employment: Police Officer, Ludington Police Department $10,000 hiring incentive for experienced, currently MCOLES certified officers. The City of Ludington (pop. 8,100) is accepting applications for the position of full time Police Officer, with preference being given to Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certified applicants. All applicants must be certified/certifiable by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. Competitive…

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Employment: Administrative Assistant – MCE Middle School/High School

June 21, 2024

Employment: Administrative Assistant – MCE Middle School/High School Mason County Eastern School District is hiring a Administrative Assistant to the Principal at MCE Middle School/High School.  Persons interested in this position should submit a letter of Interest and resume to: Paul Shoup, Superintendent, Mason County Eastern Schools,  18 S. Main Street, Custer, Michigan 49405-9624 or email pshou@mceschools.com For a complete…

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Employment: Bookkeeper/Accountant

June 21, 2024

Employment: Bookkeeper/Accountant Ludington area: Seeking ambitious, multi-task, organized person with attention to detail and good communication skills to assist with all aspects of accounting and reporting for non-profit organization. Qualifications: B.A. in Accounting or equivalent Full charge bookkeeping and computer skills Leadership/supervisory skills Experience with Microsoft Excel, Non Profit and/or Fund Accounting Must be willing to relocate or commute within…

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Employment: Community Support Services Director

June 21, 2024

Employment: Community Support Services Director Ludington area not for profit organization seeking full time, experienced Program Director to manage programs and services for a four-county area. Detail oriented multi-tasker; excellent communication and organizational skills; computer proficiency (data base reporting system); ability to prepare reports accurate/timely; client/community relations; supervisory experience; budget and grant writing. Minimum AA or 2 yrs work related…

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Employment: Head Start Center Director/Lead Teacher

June 21, 2024

Employment: Head Start Center Director/Lead Teacher Immediate Openings: Manistee, Kaleva, Grant. Seeking qualified Center Director responsible for supervision and management of child development center; and teaching a classroom of 3-4 year old children. AA or BA in Early Childhood Development or related with Early Childhood; Annual $56,000 – $60,000 (with BA w/ZS endorsement); Annual $52,000 – $55,000 (with AA in…

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Camp counselor pinned inside cabin when tree falls on it

June 20, 2024

BENONA TOWNSHIP — A woman who is a camp counselor at Camp Ao Wa Kiya in Stony Lake was pinned into her bed by a tree that had fallen onto a cabin early Thursday morning, June 20, according to a press release from the Michigan State Police posted on X, formerly Twitter.  The cabin, which was destroyed by the tree…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted June 20, 2024

June 20, 2024

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – James Patric Horne, 47, of 2980 Pleasant Trl., Southfield, Michigan; a felony of assault with intent to create bodily harm less than murder and a misdemeanor of operating while intoxicated. Preliminary exam: July 9 at 1 p.m. – Jeffrey Allen Boyette, 37, of 64 s.…

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Truck Driver Bingo to perform at New Era Farmers’ Market June 25

June 20, 2024

NEW ERA — Blues, jazz and rock band Truck Driver Bingo will perform at the next New Era Farmers’ Market Tuesday, June 25, from 4-7 p.m. KPOP Club will celebrate the Dog Days of Summer from 4-5 p.m. Kids can watch two puppet shows with Kati O’Grady and friends from Muskegon and Amazing Dog Tricks and Feats with the Oceana…

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Shelby Tigers to march through Electric Forest Saturday

June 20, 2024

ROTHBURY — The Shelby High School Marching and Alumni Band will once again march through the grounds of the Electric Forest Festival. “We are going to have around 45 members perform at Electric Forest on Saturday (June 22),” said Shelby Band Director Erin Ray. “The group is made up of Shelby alumni, a couple community members, and students who have…

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Employment: Media Support/Online Learning Support Specialist

June 20, 2024

Employment: Media Support/Online Learning Support Specialist Mason County Central School District is hiring a high school Media Support/Online Learning Specialist. The job includes facilitating and assisting students taking online classes and serving as high school librarian and media center specialist. A bachelor’s degree in education is required along with a valid teaching certificate. Salaried position contracted through third party. For…

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Recent births, posted June 20, 2024

June 20, 2024

Makayla Sabina Morales, the daughter of Jessica Mercado and Jesus Morales of Walkerville, was born on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Goldie Jean Knizacky, the daughter of Kaitlin Walker and Stephen Knizacky of Ludington, was born Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local…

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