LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank recently took advantage of the Columbus Day federal holiday to bring all employees together for a full day of learning, collaboration, and giving back to the community under the theme “One Team, One Mission: Learn, Connect, Impact.” The day featured a training session titled “Winning Together: The Formula for HighPerforming Teams” led by guest speaker…
Enid “Angie” Ailes, 75, of Walkerville, died on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. We are now featuring our convenient Email Service, which includes a daily recap of the day’s…
Gary W. Rocks, 69, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. We are now featuring our convenient Email Service, which includes a daily recap of the day’s…
Employment: Utilities Maintenance Technician I West Shore Community College seeks an outstanding individual to assist in the Facilities Maintenance area wherever required, including performing general repairs in maintaining building components and mechanical systems, custodial duties, mail pickup and delivery, assisting in loading and unloading and delivery of packages. The Utility Maintenance Technician I reports directly to the Director of Facilities and Recreational Services and shall maintain a positive customer service orientation. Must have a High School Diploma or GED.…
SHELBY — The Shelby Optimist Club elected officers for the 2025-2026 term during the group’s Oct. 1 meeting. The new officers are Deana Fox, president; Ross Field, vice president; Greg Siebert, treasurer; and Travis McLouth, secretary. The Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term includes the newly-elected officers as well as Jeremy Gowell, Chad Warner, Carmen Beemer; Noble Graham-Lattin and…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 51-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for a ninth driving while license suspended offense on East Garfield Road Thursday, Oct. 9, around 10 p.m., according to Lt. Scott Bosley. The man was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…
OTTO TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a black 2002 Triumph motorcycle valued at $5,000. The motorcycle was parked outside with the keys in it on East Skeels Road, said Lt. Scott Bosley. The theft was reported Tuesday, Oct. 7, after the vehicle had been stolen overnight. If anyone has any information, they should…
OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 10-year-old girl was injured after the quad she was operating on private property hit a tree Saturday afternoon, Oct. 11, according to Lt. Scott Bosley of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The girl suffered a knee laceration and was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Quincy, Illinois man was transported to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital following a Side-by-Side ORV rollover crash at the Silverback Offroad Speedway on West Deer Road Saturday, Oct. 11, shortly before 7 p.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas of the Hart post. The man had “zero feeling in his lower extremities” following the…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Oct. 6, 2025: 7:11 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 41-year-old Hesperia man was cited for driving while license suspended and operating without insurance, East Garfield Road, Greenwood Township. 10:44 p.m., (OCSO), a…
Notice to Creditors: Estate of Lydia Cantu State of Michigan Probate Court: Oceana County, 100 S. State St., Hart, MI 49420 Case No. 25-145-DE Hon. Eric R. Fox Estate of Lydia Cantu; date of birth: July 12, 1954 Notice to Creditorss: The decedent, Lydia Cantu, died Oct. 7, 2023. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 16-year-old Crystal Township girl who ran away from home and had been missing for nearly a week has been found and is back home, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Michael Cuevas. Toriann Marie Shirey is back home safe, said Sgt. Cuevas Sunday morning, Oct. 12. Toriann was found at a home…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Nicole Marie Levine, 49, pleaded guilty Sept. 16 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for time served and $1,155 in fines and costs. Benjamin Warner Coon, 35, pleaded guilty Sept. 16 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to…
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, Oct. 2, 2025: 12:44 p.m., found property, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 11:23 a.m., harassment complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 6:58 p.m., suspicious situation, 300…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Jerry Frick, who served on the Walkerville Fire Department for over half a century, passed away last week. He was 83 years old. The community leader was the Walkerville fire chief for at least 33 years and dedicated his life to public service. He owned Walkerville Well Drilling. Frick served on the Walkerville…
Dakota Wilber and co-conspirator Levi Richard were operating ‘a portable drug store’ at the time of their arrests. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old Muskegon man convicted of multiple drug felonies was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Wednesday, Oct. 8, to 13-32 years in prison. Dakota Raymond Wilber was convicted by a jury last June of six…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Nehul Kumar Garg, 28, of Toronto, Ontario, delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Preliminary exam: Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. – Jaxon Laine Tate, 27, of Hart, fleeing and eluding police. Preliminary exam: Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. – Luke Lea Zimmerman, 27, a felony of drug possession…
If you have any information, call the MSP Hart Post at 231-873-2171 or Mason-Oceana Central Dispatch at 231-869-5858. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — It has been four days since Toriann Marie Shirey, 16, of Oceana County’s Crystal Township was reported missing. As of Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 8, the Michigan State Police Hart Post reported that Toriann still has…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Tourism continues to play a vital role in driving Oceana County’s economy, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Tourism Economic Impact Report. A total of $181.7 million was spent in Oceana County during 2024, which is up 13 percent over 2023, according to the report. From lodging and dining to shopping and recreation, tourism dollars support…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 50-year-old Irons man was ordered in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 6, to pay back over $42,000 to the homeowners, including his former boss, he defrauded. Jason J. Noordhoek pleaded guilty last May to fraudulent use of building contract funds and was sentenced Monday by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski to…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Shelly Zastrow, 59, pleaded guilty June 9 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Sept. 29 to five days in jail with credit for five days served; one year probation; and $658 in fines and costs. – Brandon Leon Salazar, 28, pleaded no contest Aug. 4 to…
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