79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 26, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Gavin Reece Dornbos, 20, of 68 N. State St., Hesperia, pleaded guilty Sept. 22 to burning flammable material on forest land and was sentenced to $450 in fines and costs. Mario Calvo-Mendez, 43, of 50…
Early Childhood Summit takes place this weekend West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The 2023 Early Childhood Summit will take place this weekend at West Shore Community College. The free event is sponsored by WSCC, West Shore Educational Service District’s…
Employment Opportunity: Early Head Start Specialist IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: Scottville, Manistee, Baldwin Seeking responsible family specialists for home visiting, early child development program serving pregnant women and infants/toddlers 0-3 yrs old. Minimum two years related work experience; associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development or Social Work (Licensing requirement of minimum CDA or 12 credit hrs in Early Childhood…
Employment Opportunity: Head Start Teacher IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: Ludington, Baldwin, Kaleva, Hesperia, Grant Are you looking to make a difference?! Head Start is seeking qualified preschool teachers. Annualized salary $39,000-$48,000 depending on college degree level and experience. Responsible for education and managing classroom of preschool age children and following an age-appropriate research-based curriculum. Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood…
Weekend police news, posted Sept. 25, 2023 The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 22, 2023: 6:18 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a Ryobi electric pressure washer valued at $150 and a Stihl backpack leaf blower valued at $200, North 128th Avenue, Elbridge Township. 10:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 32-year-old Pleasant…
Pirates celebrate homecoming this week Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Homecoming festivities are in full swing for the Hart Pirates this week. Hart High School kicked off homecoming week with the annual powder puff event Sunday evening, Sept. 24. As the week continues, the hallways are transformed into…
ID bracelets help people with dementia who wander get back home People with dementia sometimes wander, which is scary for both the person with dementia and those who love and support that person. A personal identification bracelet may help alleviate some of those concerns. Senior Resources and the SafeSeniors collaborative have partnered to promote the Miles for Memories Personal ID…
Obituary: Lawrence Wagner, 82, of Ludington Lawrence “Larry” William Wagner, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Lake Michigan Senior Living near their home in Ludington, on September 21, 2023. He was born in Royal Oak on August 29, 1941, to Wilbert and Edna (Morrison) Wagner. His family moved to their farm west of Shelby when Larry…
144th Avenue in Ferry closed this week FERRY TOWNSHIP — A portion of 144th Avenue between Warren and Baseline roads will be closed to traffic this week Monday through Thursday, Sept. 25-28, for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
Employment Opportunity: Crystal Township Clerk Crystal Township Board of Trustees seeks to appoint a clerk to serve the remainder of the current term which ends on Dec. 31, 2024. Knowledge in accounting, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, recording and transcription of monthly township board meetings and record keeping is necessary, but on the job training is available. These duties are…
Beards with benefits: Officers quit shaving to raise money for charity HART – If you’re beginning to notice that many of our local police officers are looking a little scruffy, it’s because they’re participating in “No Shave November” to raise money for a local charity. Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast said he decided to begin the campaign a little earlier…
Man transported to hospital following crash, drugged driving charge pending OTTO TOWNSHIP — A criminal charge of operating while under the influence of drugs against a 35-year-old Rothbury man is pending lab analysis of a blood draw following a one-vehicle crash Tuesday, Sept. 19, shortly before 7 a.m. on South 116th Avenue near Roosevelt Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff…
Hailey Marie Mayse, 37, of Hart, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. Services are pending. Arrangements Beacon Funeral & Cremation, Hart. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
Elvin George Curtis II, 94, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths. Please consider helping to fund local news.…
Mental Health Matters: Crisis Intervention Training – A Community Program By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Services at WMCMH West Michigan Community Mental Health has expanded its partnership with law enforcement to include a second Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training group. CIT is a 40-hour specialized course of classroom study and scenario-based training that helps develop cohesive…
Jury finds man guilty of first-degree murder Carlos Sanchez will receive a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 33-year-old Muskegon man was found guilty by a jury in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 21, of first-degree murder and felony firearm for shooting and killing a 28-year-old Muskegon man with…
Warrant arrests top HPD activity The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023: 1:03 p.m., a 26-year-old Hart woman was arrested for retail fraud and on an outstanding warrant issued in Ottawa County, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 8:10 p.m., trespassing, 300 block of Jefferson Street, City of Hart. 8:57 p.m.,…
Pirate elementary teacher honored as ‘Distinguished Educator’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Spitler Elementary School first grade teacher Megan Stoneman begins her fifth year in education with an award for her hard work. Stoneman received the United Way of the Lakeshore Distinguished Educator Award,…
Obituary: Barbara Ann Gribble, 90, of Ludington and Gulf Shores, Ala. Barbara Gribble, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Ludington. She was born in New York City and grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. Barbara was the daughter of Dr. Wayne and Gladys (Hackleman) Carson. She was an Alpha Chi Omega and earned a…
Employment Opportunity: Transition Coordinator West Shore Educational Service District has a vacancy for a full-time Transition Coordinator. A bachelor’s or graduate degree in Special Education is 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, MI 49431 or via…
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