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PENTWATER — As summer begins, the Oceana Community Foundation launches its fourth annual donation drive for the Oceana’s Michigan Migrant Child Task Force. The foundation is collecting donations of new hygiene items, children’s books and toys, and more to share with west Michigan’s migrant farmworkers and their families. New this year are some culturally sensitive basic food items. Each item…
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51st Annual National Asparagus Festival set for Saturday By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Every year thousands of people flock to Oceana County to celebrate asparagus season in the “Asparagus Capital of the World.” Oceana County is the top producer of asparagus in Michigan, accounting for about 80 percent of Michigan’s asparagus production, and Michigan is the leading producer…
The Hart track and cross country teams have captured a combined 10 state titles in the last seven years. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor KENT CITY — The Pirate track and cross country teams have captured a combined 10 state titles in the last seven…
WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2024 Winter Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors, and full-time students with a grade point average…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Charles Jacob Cameron, 57, of 22812 Doremus St., St. Clair Shores, Michigan, pleaded guilty May 28 to disturbing the peace and was sentenced to three months probation and $200 in fines and costs. Paul Madison Phillips, 39, of 4570 N. 176th Ave., Walkerville, pleaded guilty May 21…
Employment: Guest Teacher, Pentwater Public Schools This is a paid posting. Posted until June 21, 2024
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Steve Brock, who has decades of experience in municipal management, was hired by the Pentwater Village Council as the village’s interim manager. Brock is filling in until the council finds a permanent replacement for Chris Brown who was fired without cause last March. Brock was most recently interim city manager last summer for Traverse…
OCEANA COUNTY — Spectrum announced the launch of Internet services to more than 200 homes and small businesses in previously unserved or underserved portions of Greenwood and Newfield townships. “Spectrum’s newly-constructed fiber optic network buildout in Oceana County is part of the company’s approximately $5 billion RDOF (Rural Digital Opportunity Fund) related investment in unserved rural communities, partly offset by…
Employment: Electrical Inspector Mason County is seeking an independent contractor to provide Electrical Inspection services. The contractor will be responsible for electrical inspections, plan review, and enforcement of electrical codes. This contractor must have excellent communication skills and a desire to work with the public. A minimum of two years experience as a licensed journey worker or master electrician license…
Margaret “Peggy” Ann Johanson, 93, of Mears, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at her home. She was born July 29, 1930, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph and Anastasia (Sullivan) Fisk. Peggy was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, class of 1948. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, boating, and she enjoyed her beautiful view of the lake from…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART TOWNSHIP — A fire destroyed a trailer at the Pines Mobile Home Park on 72nd Avenue Monday, June 3, said Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring Firefighters from Hart, Pentwater and Shelby-Benona departments were dispatched to the scene shortly before 11 a.m. “It started in the back bedroom, and it was an unknown source that…
Jean Edith Lowery 68, of Walkerville, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, at SKLD nursing home in Whitehall. Jean was born on June 15,1955 to Melvin and Edith (Joyce) (Rausch) Shattuck. She was the third of eight children. On April 26, 1975, Jean married her husband Eugene Donald Lowery. Jean went on to being a loving wife of 49 years…
Oceana County Administrator Tracy Byard is one of four candidates who is being interviewed by the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners to be hired as the new Leelanau County administrator. Byard and the other three candidates are scheduled for a second round of interviews next Monday, June 10, according to leelanauticker.com. Byard was hired in 2022 after Robert Sobie retired.…
WALKERVILLE — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 19-year-old Walkerville man who allegedly broke into the Walkerville KwikMart, at 330 E. Main St., and stole tobacco vapes, cigarettes and liquor early Saturday morning, June 1. Store employees noticed a window was broken upon arriving for their shift at 8 a.m. Deputies investigated the scene and developed a suspect, said Oceana…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — Buchanan Road from 18th Avenue to 32nd Avenue is closed for road maintenance beginning Monday, June 3, at 8 a.m. until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. ___________________ Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Saturday, June 1, 2024: 1:05 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 24-year-old Whitehall man was cited for operating without insurance, Maple Island Road, Village of Hesperia. Sunday, June 2, 2024: 1:01 a.m., (Oceana…
HART — The Oceana County Road Commission is hosting an open house Thursday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering free food and kids’ games. There will be hotdogs, chips and lemonade while supplies last, along with a Kids’ Zone featuring games and activities. Attendees can meet the road commission crew, along with local police officers and firefighters.…
HART TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from Hart, Pentwater and Shelby-Benona departments were dispatched to a trailer fire at at Pines Mobile Home Park on 72nd Avenue Monday, June 3, shortly before 11 a.m. Just a few minutes later, Hart Area Fire Department was also dispatched to a vehicle fire at Oceana Auto on West Polk Road.
NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers’ Market kicks off the summer season Tuesday, June 11, from 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot of the New Era Christian Reformed Church at 1820 Ray Ave. There are 25 vendors signed up so far, and the Smokin Dobroleles will entertain from 5-7 p.m. The Kids Power of Produce Club from 4-5 p.m.…
SHELBY — Phase I of a road maintenance project on Shelby Road from South 64th Avenue to US 31 — including both southbound US 31 on- and off-ramps — begins Monday, June 3, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The estimated completion date is June 21. Phase II of the project will close Shelby Road from US 31 to…
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