Employment: Behavior Specialist, Shelby Middle School This is a paid posting. Posted until Feb. 7, 2025

UPDATE: A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, for Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. ‘Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.’ Oceana, Mason Muskegon, Lake, Newaygo, Ottawa, Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties have been upgraded from a winter weather advisory to a…

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Friday, Jan. 17, 2025: 11:10 a.m., a 51-year-old Hart man was cited for driving while license revoked, northbound US 31 near Tyler Road, Hart Township. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025: 1:37 a.m., a 31-year-old Rothbury…
The following are closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Gateway to Success Academy Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Public Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Oceana Christian School, Hart Pentwater Public School Shelby…

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Timothy Allan Robinson, 64, of Mears, third-offense operating while intoxicated and transporting open intoxicants. Competency hearing: Jan. 23 at 9:15 a.m. – Gregory Merle Felt, Jr., 40, of Hesperia, larceny in a building. Preliminary exam: Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. – Michael Earl Miles, 58,…
The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area School District Ludington Area Catholic School Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Public Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern…

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Mark Alan Henrickson, Jr., 41, of Shelby, pleaded guilty Jan. 14 to alcohol — open container in a vehicle and was sentenced to a $200 fine. One count of wildlife conservation violation was dismissed. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). Patrick Daniel VanHaften, 52, of…
Paul Ray Bumgardner, 82, of Rothbury, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home. He was born October 31, 1941, in Pontiac, son of the late Carl Lee and Viola (Deaton) Bumgardner. Paul honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War. Family will privately honor Paul’s memory, no public services…
The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Please check this list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian Schools, Scottville Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Mason County Central Public Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Shelby High Schools girls and…

In addition to a winter weather advisory that is in effect in west Michigan until 1 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, the National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory beginning at midnight tonight until noon Wednesday. “Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below are expected,” states NWS. “The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below…

UPDATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 1 A.M. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for west Michigan, including Oceana County, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, until 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20. Other counties included in the advisory are Mason, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren. “Temperatures near…

WEARE TOWNSHIP — OCP reader Barb Bray submitted these photos of snow rollers in her yard along Oceana Drive Friday, Jan. 17. The warmer temperatures and winds combined to create the natural phenomenon. Temperatures in Hart were above freezing Friday with wind gusts up to 47 mph. Bray said she observed some larger rollers in other areas of the county…

LANSING — As sub-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills are forecast to sweep across Michigan early next week, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is urging residents to take precautions to stay safe. “With temperatures dropping below zero and dangerously cold wind chills on the way, it’s important to take extra steps to keep yourself…

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, Jan. 13, 2025: 11:06 p.m., a 33-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on a failure-to-appear warrant, 2600 block of East Garfield Road, Ferry Township. A charge of methamphetamine possession is pending lab analysis of…

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. 9, 2025: 6:29 p.m., family trouble, 15 block of North Griswold Street, City of Hart. Friday, Jan. 10, 2025: 9:24 a.m., wellbeing check, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart.…

Robert “Bob” Lee Wrench, 81, of Hesperia, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025. Bob was born November 3, 1943, in Lansing, son of William H. and Marian L. (Manning) Wrench. He graduated from Lakeview Community Schools on June 2, 1961, then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on July 3, 1961, and served until his honorable discharge on July…
Employment: School Social Worker – Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a School Social Worker – Special Education. Master’s degree from a graduate School of Social Work Program approved by the Michigan Board of Education required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials…
Employment: Special Education Teacher West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – SCI. Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore…
Employment: Speech and Language Pathologist West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Speech and Language Pathologist. Must have a master’s degree in the area of speech and language pathology. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources Department, West Shore ESD, 2130 West…
Employment: Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education West Shore ESD has a position vacancy for a Substitute Teacher Consultant – Special Education. Master’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources,…
Employment: School Psychologist West Shore Educational School District has a position vacancy for a School Psychologist with a current and valid School Psychologist certificate from the Michigan Department of Education required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington,…