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HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Seven Adam LaRoue, 54, of Hesperia; a felony of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and a misdemeanor of aggravated assault. Preliminary exam: Aug. 12 at 1 p.m. – Justin David Yonker, 38, of Hesperia; assault with a dangerous weapon…
Jose Juan Arenas, 55, of Ludington, died on Friday, August 1, 2025. A Celebration of Life for Jose will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon at Grace Funeral Home in Ludington. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of…
HART – The City of Hart is among four finalists for the Michigan Municipal League’s 2025 Community Excellence Award for the city’s HArt Project. The HArt Project focuses on art, culture and diversity. Among the project’s goals is getting more art installations downtown, such as the gigantic Tin Man that arrived two years ago. The other three finalists are…
HART — S. Hegg Real Estate will receive a $25,000 state grant through the Match on Main program. Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) is supporting 63 small businesses across Michigan through the MEDC’s Match on Main program, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced this week. “The $1.49 million in grants awarded to small local businesses will create resiliency and strengthen downtowns in Main…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — The West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission (WMSRDC), Oceana County Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA) invite the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the restoration of Stony Creek Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, from 3-5 p.m. The event will take place at Marshville Dam Park, where a long-blocked section of Stony…
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, July 29, 2025: 11 a.m., a 21-year-old Ludington man was cited for driving while license suspended, Madison Road, Crystal Township. 4:39 p.m., assault, no arrest, 2100 block of North 56th Avenue,…
HART — Now is the time to clean out your basement, garage, or barn and look for old, unusable, or mystery products that require safe disposal. The annual Oceana County Household Hazardous Waste collection day is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hart Department of Public Works, 1010 State St. Items accepted for…
NEW ERA — A New Era man was swindled out of $16,800 in an online fraud scheme, said Michigan Police Sgt. Ben Stadler. The man wired the money to purchase a 2022 John Deer tractor that is normally worth over $40,000. He later discovered the online account was fake. The case has been turned over the Federal Bureau of Investigation.…
MEARS — The Oceana County Democrats will host an annual potluck picnic Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. at Johnson Square Park Mears Pavilion on West Fox Road across from the Mears Post Office. Water and lemonade will be provided. Bring a dish to share. All are welcome. ___________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings…
Employment: Care Team Openings, Animal Hospital of Ludington Do you enjoy people and animals? Are you upbeat and positive? Do your friends refer to you as smiley and bubbly? Do you want to help promote the human-animal bond? Do you love to help in a team environment? If this describes you, then you may be just the candidate for a…
Employment: Middle School Principal, Shelby Public Schools This a paid posting. Published until Aug. 14, 2025.
HESPERIA — A water boil advisory for Village of Hesperia residents and businesses has been ongoing since July 21 when a water main break occurred. The village is in the midst of a $23.7 million water improvement project, and an unmarked water main was accidentally hit on the corner of M 120 and Cook Street during work on the project,…
Employment: Upper Elementary Special Education Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring an Upper Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job ID #626 Application deadline: Aug. 13, 2025 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 13, 2025.
UPDATE: Tori has been located and is back home. HART — The Michigan State Police, Hart post, is searching for a missing runaway from the Crystal Valley area, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Tori Shirey, 15, is 4’11” and weighs 110 pounds and has brown shoulder-length hair. Tori was last seen wearing shorts and a black t-shirt with…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Ashley Renee Bozeman, 34, pleaded guilty June 9 to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and was sentenced July 28 to two to 20 years in prison with credit for 68 days served; and $198 in fines and costs. Bozeman also pleaded guilty to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in a…
SHELBY — Tienda La Palma LLC in downtown Shelby will receive a $25,000 state grant through the Match on Main program. Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) is supporting 63 small businesses across Michigan through the MEDC’s Match on Main program, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday, July 29. “The $1.49 million in grants awarded to small local businesses will create resiliency and…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is hosting National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4-8 p.m. at Shelby Township Community Park on West Buchanan Road. “Everyone is invited to this event,” stated Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. “Come to meet, engage and interact with our public safety personnel.” “National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police…
PENTWATER — The Oceana Community Foundation awarded over $75,000 in total grants to 20 organizations during its Spring Community Grant round. “These investments support a wide range of initiatives across our county, focusing on community restoration, youth development, housing and family stability, animal welfare, local economic growth, and much more,” states a press release from the organization. Basic needs grants…
Barbara Jean Davidson, 94, of Pentwater, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025. She was born February 2, 1931, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of David and Ida (Wingeier) Washburn. Throughout her life, Barbara demonstrated a passion for helping others and a dedication for civic engagement. In her younger years, she was a member of the choir at First United Methodist…
Ellen Sue Pearson, 44, of Walkerville, unexpectedly passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. She was born October 9, 1980, in Shelby, the daughter of Scott and Mary (Lathrop) Pearson. Ellen was a special person who was loved by many. She loved her cats, as well as sending cards to anyone in need, enclosed with a special Ellen note. Ellen had…
Employment: LAC Farm to School Lunch Director This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 13, 2025.
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