Marcella Lewis, 82, of Shelby, died on Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born March 16, 1942, in Murphy, North Carolina, the daughter of Edgar and Edith Naomi (Morgan) Henson. Funeral services will be conducted at noon, Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 North 72ne Avenue, Hart. Visitation will be held Saturday from…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The 40th West Shore MathCounts Middle School competition took place on Wednesday, February 5 at West Shore Community College. The event highlighted over 200 student “mathletes” from 14 school districts from Mason, Oceana and Manistee counties. Partnering to…
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that is in effect beginning Saturday, Feb. 8, at 7 a.m. until Sunday, Feb. 9, at 7 a.m. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches are expected. “Heaviest snow will be Saturday afternoon, which could cause snow-covered roads with rapidly changing conditions especially along the US 10 corridor,” states…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — The following are Hart High School students named to the honor roll for marking period 2: High Honors Seniors Devyn Lynn Adams Brianna Marie Arjona Joseph John Bizon Rhylly J-Lynn Brown Brooklyn Ava Carter Nora Jane Chickering Brody Lennon Clark Aiden Delos Coker…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Shawn Michael Bliss, 35, of Ravenna; third-offense operating while intoxicated. Preliminary exam: Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. – Gilberto Miguel Colon, 28, of Hart; assault by strangulation. Preliminary exam: Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. – Shannon Marie Horness, 54, of Norton Shores; methamphetamine possession. Preliminary…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Casey Ray Conklin, 21, of Hart, pleaded guilty Feb. 4 to a misdemeanor of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 93 days served. The court waived all fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). One…
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…
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