Weekend police news, posted Oct. 2, 2023

October 2, 2023

Weekend police news, posted Oct. 2, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023: 8:09 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), stalking, 8500 block of East Garfield Road, Newfield Township. Friday, Sept. 29, 2023: 4:17 p.m., (OCSO), a 37-year-old Mears woman was arrested for domestic violence, 3200 block of North 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. 1:15…

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Shelby State Bank’s Dennert recognized with Rising Star Award

October 2, 2023

Shelby State Bank’s Dennert recognized with Rising Star Award SHELBY – Kayla Dennert of Shelby State Bank has been honored as a Rising Star Award winner by the Community Bankers of Michigan.  The award is given to individuals from a Michigan community bank who have made significant contributions to their bank, their community, and the Michigan community banking industry. Dennert…

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Employment Opportunity: Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington

October 2, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington is currently hiring part-time staff. Must be available some nights and weekends. Because death is unpredictable, so are your hours. You could work 15 hours one week and 0 the next. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Must pass background check and drug test,…

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Employment Opportunity: Middle School Girls Basketball Coach

October 2, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Middle School Girls Basketball Coach Mason County Central Schools is hiring a Middle School Girls Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 576. Application deadline is Oct. 16, 2023. This is a paid posting. Posted Oct. 2 to Oct. 16, 2023. 

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Employment Opportunities: Animal Hospital of Ludington

October 2, 2023

Employment Opportunities: 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 Veterinary Assistant…

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Pirate royalty

September 30, 2023

Pirate royalty Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Lauryn Greiner and Tyler VanderZanden were crowned Hart High School Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the Pirates’ game against Mason County Central Friday evening, Sept. 29. The Pirates won 30-8.

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School resource officer helps catch fleeing suspect

September 29, 2023

School resource officer helps catch fleeing suspect HESPERIA — Hesperia School Resource Officer Dylan Wimmer helped capture a suspect fleeing from a Newaygo County sheriff’s deputy on the school campus Friday, Sept. 29, around 8:30 a.m. “The individual had been pursued by the deputy beginning at the four-way stop,” said Hesperia Community Schools Superintendent Bryan Mey. “The individual entered the…

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Shelby Fall Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 7

September 29, 2023

Shelby Fall Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 7 SHELBY — The Shelby Fall Festival offers many fun-filled family activities in downtown Shelby Saturday, Oct. 7, including the first-ever Blessing of the Badges ceremony for Oceana County’s first responders. The event schedule includes the following: 9 a.m. — The Ladder 5K and .5K Fun Run Noon — Grand Opening and Shelby…

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Pentwater ‘leads the charge’ with 2 electric school buses

September 29, 2023

Pentwater ‘leads the charge’ with 2 electric school buses By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public School is at the forefront of transportation technology with the arrival of two electric buses that joined the fleet Friday, Sept. 29, thanks to a federal grant. The district was awarded a $790,000 grant for the buses and charging stations through the EPA…

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Request for Bids: Hart Schools Snowplowing

September 29, 2023

Request for Bids: Hart Schools Snowplowing Hart Public Schools is accepting bids for snowplowing the town campus as needed for the 2023-2024 school year. Applicants must have insurance and backup equipment. To request a copy of the bid specifications, please contact Mark Platt, superintendent of schools, at 231-873-6214, option 1. All bids must be received no later than 10 a.m.…

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HPD news, posted Sept. 28, 2023

September 28, 2023

HPD news, posted Sept. 28, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023: 11:33 p.m., alarm, 1000 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, Sept. 22, 2023: 2:36 a.m., disturbance, 300 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 11:01 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 1:08…

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Pentwater Home Tour to benefit COVE     

September 28, 2023

Pentwater Home Tour to benefit COVE                                                                                                                                     PENTWATER — The Pentwater Home Tour, which benefits Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE), is set for Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour includes five beautiful homes located in the Pentwater area, including three near or on Pentwater Lake and another overlooking Lake Michigan. The newly-remodeled Pentwood Cabins will also…

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Author of Oceana-based crime thriller to have book signing

September 28, 2023

Author of Oceana-based crime thriller to have book signing HART — Author Jill Wagner who wrote a newly-released crime thriller that takes places in Oceana County will have a book signing Saturday, Oct. 14, from 1-3 p.m. at the Pink Elephant Diner.  After visiting Oceana County during the summer of 2022, Wagner soon decided it would serve as the perfect…

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Employment Opportunity: Dental Hygienist

September 28, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Dental Hygienist Simone Family Dental is growing and needs an additional dental hygienist!  Work schedule can be part time or as many as four days per week, and daily hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but flexible. Pay is $29-40 per hour depending on experience.  Benefits include matching 401(k), profit sharing, dental benefits, and complimentary continuing education…

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Employment Opportunity: Middle School Competitive Cheer Coach

September 28, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Middle School Competitive Cheer Coach Mason County Central Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a Middle School Competitive Cheer Coach. Cheer experience is required. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 575 Application deadline is Oct. 12, 2023 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Posted Sept. 28 to Oct. 12, 2023. 

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Tigers gear up for homecoming next week

September 27, 2023

Tigers gear up for homecoming next week Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   SHELBY — The Shelby Tigers are gearing up for a homecoming celebration next week that will be “Out of this World.” With this year’s theme, “Out of this World,” the freshmen will feature planets; sophomores, stars; juniors, aliens;…

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The Legacy Fly-Over, a Christmas gift for many generations

September 27, 2023

The Legacy Fly-Over, a Christmas gift for many generations Are you looking for a unique Christmas present? Consider a Legacy Fly-Over from Alway Photography/Media Group 31. This short aerial film, set to music, will capture the beauty of your property, just in time for fall. The fall color season is short and availability is limited. Email: alwayphoto@gmail.com or call/text: 231-757-3202.…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 27, 2023

September 27, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 27, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Shawn Michael Rosencrans, 29, of 4431 S. 184th Ave., Hesperia; a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated and misdemeanors of second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) and assault and battery. Preliminary exam: Oct. 10…

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Employment Opportunity: Secondary English Language Arts Teacher, High School

September 27, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Secondary English Language Arts Teacher, High School This is a paid posted. Posted Sept. 27 to Oct. 18, 2023. 

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Employment Opportunity: Full Time Custodian

September 27, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Full Time Custodian

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WMU Symphony Orchestra to perform in Hart Oct. 2

September 26, 2023

WMU Symphony Orchestra to perform in Hart Oct. 2 HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series presents its first concert of the 2023-24 season with a special appearance by the Western Michigan University Symphony Orchestra at the Hart Public Schools Auditorium, located in the Hart Middle School, Monday Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door…

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