Woman killed when Jeep veers out of control at sand dunes drag strip 

May 26, 2024

‘Just prior to her being struck, she was able to push her 2-year-old daughter out of harm’s way, very likely saving her daughter from serious injury or worse.’ GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Pierson, Michigan woman who was killed when a Jeep veered out of control at the drag strip of the Silver Lake State Park Sand Dunes Sunday, May…

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Bomb in deadly police standoff was fake

May 26, 2024

OTTO TOWNSHIP — The device strapped to the Oceana County man who was shot and killed by police during a standoff near the Oceana-Muskegon county line Saturday evening, May 25, has been determined to be fake, according the Michigan State Police “After extensive efforts by the MSP Bomb Squad to render the device safe, it was discovered to be a hoax…

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Woman dies from injuries at Silver Lake Sand Dunes

May 26, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A woman died from injuries sustained at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, May 26, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Oceana County sheriff’s deputies are on scene investigating, said Sheriff Mast, and more information will be forthcoming.      

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Oceana County man claiming to have bomb shot and killed by police

May 26, 2024

OTTO TOWNSHIP — A man who claimed to have a bomb during a standoff near the Oceana-Muskegon county line Saturday evening, May 25, was shot and killed by police. “Troopers from the Hart and Grand Rapids posts are on scene of an individual on the side of the roadway stating to have a bomb strapped to (him),” states the Michigan…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted May 24, 2024

May 24, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 20, 2024: – Jonathan De-Jesus Mendoza-Vasquez, 24, pleaded guilty Feb. 5 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced May 20 to 14 months to five years in prison and $698 in fines and costs. One count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police was dismissed. – Amanda Rae McMann,…

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Employment: High School Principal

May 24, 2024

Employment: High School Principal This is a paid posting. Posted until June 5, 2024. 

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Employment: Head Start Classroom Assistant

May 24, 2024

Employment: Head Start Classroom Assistant This is a paid posting. Posted until June 10, 2024. 

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Employment: Head Start Classroom Lead Teacher

May 24, 2024

Employment: Head Start Classroom Lead Teacher This is a paid posting. Posted until June 10, 2024. 

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Four female inmates charged in connection to doing meth in the jail

May 23, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Four female inmates at the Oceana County Jail have been charged with a total of 12 criminal counts in connection to using methamphetamine in the jail. “The sheriff’s office has submitted a report which was reviewed,” said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. “As a result of the report, four females have been charged…

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HPD news, posted May 23, 2024

May 23, 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, May 16, 2024: 4:31 a.m., medical assist, Lincoln and Dryden streets, City of Hart. 1 p.m., found property, 100 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. Friday, May 17, 2024: 4 p.m.,…

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Pentwater settles lawsuit with fired village manager 

May 23, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — The Pentwater Village Council fired its village manager without cause last March, and the ousted manager fired back with a lawsuit. The council, in a split vote last month, agreed to settle the lawsuit by paying former village manager Chris Brown a lump sum of $67,000 and nearly $27,000 in severance pay, according…

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Employment: JV Basketball Coach

May 23, 2024

Employment: JV Basketball Coach Mason County Eastern School District has an opening for a Junior Varsity Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 season. Persons interested in this position should submit a letter of application and resume to: Mr. Paul Shoup, Superintendent Mason County Eastern Schools 18 S. Main Street Custer, MI 49405 Deadline to apply is June 4, 2024.  This is…

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Veterans affairs seeks crucial millage renewal in August

May 22, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Among the many candidates and proposals on the Aug. 6 primary ballot, there is one that is crucial to helping those who have done the most for us — our military veterans. The Oceana County Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking a .1-mill renewal that is critical to keeping the organization in operation.…

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Congratulations, Walkerville High School Class of 2024!

May 22, 2024

Congratulations to the graduates of the Walkerville High School Class of 2024 who received their diplomas Sunday, May 19. Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   

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Over 700 third graders explore WSCC and CTE

May 22, 2024

This story is presented by West Shore Community College and West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College and the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program hosted WSCC, CTE and Me Day on WSCC’s main campus today,…

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Helicopter inspections of power lines set for June 17-20

May 22, 2024

‘This is normal procedure, so there is no cause for alarm if a low-flying helicopter is sighted near transmission lines.’ OCEANA COUNTY — ITC will conduct aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines throughout Michigan from approximately May 28 to June 26 — weather permitting. Locally, the inspections are planned to take place in Oceana and surrounding counties…

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Shelby village moves closer to finding new administrator; Pentwater expected to hire interim manager soon

May 21, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor The Village of Shelby is getting closer to finding a new village administrator, while the Village of Pentwater may be hiring an interim manager soon. The Shelby administrator post became vacant following the resignation of Brady Selner who accepted the Spring Lake village manager position earlier this year.  The Village of Pentwater is also looking…

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Walkerville freshmen put up flags for Memorial Day

May 21, 2024

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  WALKERVILLE — Freshman students at Walkerville Public Schools showed their patriotic spirit by putting up flags throughout the village for Memorial Day. The village’s Memorial Day service is set for 9 a.m. Monday, May 27, at the Fairlawn Cemetery west of the village.

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Pickup truck pulling trailer hits power pole

May 21, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART TOWNSHIP — A pickup truck hauling debris from a job site crashed into a power pole on Oceana Drive at Filmore Road Tuesday, May 21, around noon knocking power lines into the roadway. “A local fiber optic crew was heading southbound on Oceana Drive and tried making a right hand turn onto Filmore Road,”…

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Oceana Drive crash

May 21, 2024

HART TOWNSHIP — Oceana Drive between Weaver and Polk roads is currently closed due to a vehicle crash.

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Woman allegedly smuggles meth into jail

May 20, 2024

HART — A 26-year-old Holton woman could be charged with smuggling contraband into the Oceana County Jail and methamphetamine possession after corrections officers noticed “odd behavior” of some female inmates Wednesday evening, May 15, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The woman, who is a jail inmate, allegedly shared the drug with other inmates. After an investigation, the corrections officers…

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