By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor STONY LAKE — George Wendt, who played the beloved beer-chugging bar regular on the TV sitcom “Cheers,” died Tuesday, May 20, at the age of 76. Wendt, a Chicago native, spent time over the years during the summer months at a cottage in the small Oceana County lakeshore community of Stony Lake. “He married Bernadette…
HART – A job fair hiring party hosted by Michigan Works West Central is set for Wednesday, June 18, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds.. “Last year, Michigan Works West Central helped nearly 250 people find work through its annual hiring party summer job fairs,” states a press release from Michigan Works. “These large-scale job fairs are set up like block-party…
HART — Rebecca Amidon, educator and advocate, will be the featured speaker at the next Oceana County Democrats general membership meeting Tuesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. at the Hart Community Center, 407 State St. “Amidon, who is running for State Senate in the 32nd District, has had personal experience struggling with finding affordable child care in the district, and…
PENTWATER — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it has allocated $2.2 million for operations and maintenance of the Pentwater Harbor. Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Midland) has “strongly advocated for the project,” states a press release issued from Moolenar’s office Wednesday, May 21. “The Pentwater channel is at dangerously low water levels, risking damage to vessels attempting to navigate…
OCEANA COUNTY — Helicopter inspections of power structures and lines will be conducted in the area June 18-21. “ITC will conduct aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan from May 27 through June 30, weather permitting,” states an ITC press release. “The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system…
A celebration of life service will be held for Marianne A. Glover of Hart, who died on Feb. 1, 2025 at the age of 98, on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the Oceana County Council on Aging, 4250 W. Tyler Rd., Hart. The service will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Through the years Marianne had been known as the…
Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Congratulations to the Walkerville High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jeffrey Margaret and Salutatorian Jaymes Conklin. Jeffrey’s college choices: Ferris State University and West Shore Community College; field of study: business; career: welding or business; GPA: 3.73; activities: digital media; work experience: helper…
LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank recently announced the awarding of 10 $1,000 Making a Difference scholarships to high school graduates throughout its market region, which includes Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Muskegon counties. Over 60 applicants applied for the scholarships. They demonstrated strong academic performance, leadership, and a commitment to positively impacting their communities. The 10 selected recipients…
The following are parades and ceremonies scheduled in Oceana County in observance of Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 26: Ferry: 9 a.m., services begin at the North Cemetery; proceed to the South Cemetery at 9:30 a.m.; then the Otto Township Cemetery at 10 a.m.; and wrap up with a parade in town at 10:30 a.m. Hart: 11 a.m. parade…
Wanda Jane Baker, 87, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born August 10, 1937, in Holland, the daughter of Rex and Jane (DeVoy) Webbert. On February 21, 1959, Wanda married the love of her life, Donald L. Baker, and together they owned and operated the Antler Bar in Pentwater for 15 years. Wanda…
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: Wednesday, May 14, 2025: 5:36 p.m., malicious destruction of property — a mailbox was damaged, 1800 block of East Madison Road, Crystal Township. 6:53 p.m., a 27-year-old Montague man was cited for…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A child’s shoe and bones were found under the floor of a house that was undergoing foundation repair in the 1800 block of North 56th Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspicious bones were reported to police Sunday, May 18, shortly before 9 p.m. “It may very well be animal bones,” said Sheriff Mast, but…
UPDATE: Handgun has been recovered. PENTWATER — Police no longer believe that a missing gun is in Pentwater. The missing gun, which is believed to be loaded, is connected to a felonious assault arrest following a disturbance that occurred Saturday, May 17, at 12:40 a.m. The Pentwater Police Department asked for the public’s assistance in locating the gun on Lowell…
UPDATE: Handgun has been recovered. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a small-caliber semi-automatic handgun on Lowell Street between Hancock and Mears streets. The missing gun, which is believed to be loaded, is connected to a felonious assault arrest following a disturbance that occurred Saturday, May 17, at 12:40 a.m. “Officers from…
Employment: Season Museum Clerks Spend Your Summer Surrounded by History! The Mason County Historical Society is hiring Museum Front Desk Clerks to welcome guests and keep things running smoothly at Historic White Pine Village and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. If you love interacting with people and want to work in a unique setting, this is the perfect seasonal…
HART — Emergency crews responded to a head-on crash on Wood Street by Dave’s Party Store Friday, May 16, shortly after noon. Minor injuries were reported.
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Shatia Marie Gilmer, 33, of Toledo, Ohio, pleaded guilty Dec. 3, 2024 to operating with a high blood alcohol content and was sentenced April 29, 2025 to three days in jail with credit for three days served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); Victim Impact Panel; and $1,190…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Devon Izac-Mathew Smith, 28, of Montague; fleeing police in a vehicle and misdemeanors of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and open intoxicants. Preliminary exam: May 20 at 1 p.m. – Steven Harold Taylor, 61, of Rothbury; third-offense operating while intoxicated. Preliminary exam: May 27 at…
Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Kendra Walker’s first grade students at Walkerville Public Schools have been eagerly learning about the sun, moon and stars through creative and fun instruction. “Today was the culmination of our Sun, Moon and Stars packet we have been…
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, May 8, 2025: 1:29 p.m., wellbeing check, 10 block of State Street, City of Hart. 6:50 p.m., reckless driving, Polk Road and 64th Avenue, City of Hart. 7:40 p.m., suspicious situation, 4000…
Employment: Care Team Position 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…
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