Winter weather advisory extended until 1 p.m. Tuesday The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids extended a winter weather advisory until 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16. Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa and Allegan counties are included in the advisory area. Expect more lake effect snow with additional snow accumulations of 1-3 inches. “Arctic air will result in wind chills in the -10…
WSCC hosts robotics competition WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College recently hosted the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) robotics competition season kickoff. The competition brought together 10 local schools, engaging over 100 students, coaches, and mentors. Hosting the…
Cure your cabin fever at Pentwater Winterfest PENTWATER — With Oceana County buried in heavy snow, plan to get out of hibernation and celebrate Pentwater Winterfest the second and third Saturdays in February. “Get rid of your winter blues, and come enjoy Pentwater’s annual Winterfest,” event organizers stated. “Year after year, both local residents and visitors come to our winter…
Closings and cancellations, Jan. 15, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Monday, Jan. 15. Please check this post for updates. Schools Casman Academy, Manistee Covenant Christian School, Ludington Baldwin Community Schools (scheduled closing) Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area Catholic School (scheduled closing) Ludington Area School District Mason County Central…
Winter weather advisory extended until 4 p.m. Monday The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids extended a winter weather advisory for Oceana County until 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15. The advisory was originally set to expire at noon Sunday, Jan. 14. Expect lake effect snow accumulations of 2-6 inches. “Plan on slippery road conditions,” states NWS. “Areas of blowing snow…
Winter weather advisory in effect until noon Sunday The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory that remains in effect until noon Sunday, Jan. 14. The advisory area includes Oceana, Mason, Lake, Newaygo, Montcalm and Clinton counties. NWS issued the advisory Saturday, Jan. 13, at 11:30 a.m. The winter storm warning is canceled for this…
Former Gale’s IGA building may reopen as community center By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The vacant Gale’s IGA building may be breathing new life soon after it was recently purchased, and a $2.5 million grant is being pursued, said HEART (Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team) Director Nichole Kleiner. West Shore Community College applied for the grant with the…
Obituary: Barry Vanas, 65, of Hart Barry Francis Vanas, 65, of Hart, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born April 13, 1958, in Ludington, the son of Leroy and Grace (McGinnis) Vanas. Barry was an avid golfer, playing with all his buddies at Lakeside Links in Ludington. In recent years he journeyed on…
HPD news, posted Jan. 12, 2024 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. 4, 2024: 8:35 a.m., a 37-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued in Oceana County, 800 block of Griswold Street, City of…
Closings and cancellations for Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday Jan. 12, 2024. More may be added to this post later. Schools Baldwin Community SchoolsCovenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area Catholic Schools Mason County Central Schools including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason…
Oceana County under winter storm warning ‘Near blizzard conditions are possible.’ The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm warning for Oceana County. The warning is in effect from 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13. “Near blizzard conditions are possible,” states NWS. “Travel could become very difficult and perhaps impossible by…
Ludington State Park Winter Book Walk scheduled for Jan. 20 West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — A Winter Book Walk will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20 between 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ludington State Park. The…
Obituary: Stanley Rokita, 70, of Pentwater Stanley Joseph Rokita, 70, of Pentwater, formerly of the Detroit area, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Stan was born on April 25, 1953, the son of the late Stanley William and Mary K. (Salata) Rokita. He attended Nativity High School. On May 28, 1988, Stan married Janice Kay (Becker) Rokita. He was…
Winter storm watch issued for Oceana County Heavy snow in excess of 8 inches is possible, and winds could gust as high as 50 mph. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm watch for Oceana County that is in effect from Friday morning, Jan. 12, to Saturday afternoon, Jan. 13. Heavy snow in excess of…
Snow day fun HART — The first significant snowfall of the season in Oceana County resulted in school cancelations for all local school districts Wednesday, Jan. 10. Siblings Nico, Iker and Lali Rosas and their friend Oliver Valencia took advantage of the snow day to build a snowman at the Hart Commons. They said the heavy, wet snow made for…
Local principals visit area schools in ESD-sponsored program West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. HART —Recently, groups of local principals set aside a morning to visit classrooms in several different school districts in the West Shore Educational Service District, which includes Mason, Lake and…
Hesperia teacher wins Excellence in Education award from Michigan Lottery HESPERIA — A Hesperia educator known for her “purple pen of love” has been honored with an Excellence In Education award from the Michigan Lottery. The award winner, Theresa Dean-Rumsey, is an English teacher at Hesperia High School. The Michigan Lottery established the Excellence in Education awards in 2014 to…
Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported. More may be added to this post later. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood Center Mason County Eastern Schools Manistee…
Stanley Joseph Rokita, 70, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 E. Bryant Road, Pere Marquette Township, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held before the service from 10 to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers please consider making…
State champ Jessica Jazwinski honored Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — State Sen. Jon Bumstead and State Rep. Curt VanderWall visited Hart High School Monday, Jan. 8, to present a state tribute to state champion Jessica Jazwinski. The Pirate junior is two-time state champion and two-time All American in…
Police news, posted Jan. 9, 2024 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: Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024: 9:30 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 55-year-old Hesperia man was cited for driving while license revoked, Division Street, Village of Hesperia. Friday, Jan.…
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