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GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 14-year-old boy was injured in a deadly crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, Sept. 1. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office released further details about the crash in a press release issued Tuesday, Sept. 3. “On Sunday Sept. 1, 2024 at 5:44 p.m., deputies received a call for an ORV accident at the Silver Lake…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A portion of 192nd Avenue from Roosevelt Road to Skeels Road will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour will be set up, and local residents will be able to access their homes. ______________________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP…
OCEANA COUNTY — With school districts across the county returning to classes to start the new school year Tuesday Sept. 3, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office offers safety tips for drivers. “Drivers should prepare to stop when a slowing school bus has its overhead yellow lights flashing and should stop at least 20 feet away from a bus when the…
HART — A portion of West Main Street will be closed until at least Sept. 12 for a resurfacing project, according to Hart City Manager Robert Splane. “The project will necessitate the closure of West Main Street to through traffic from just east of Water Street and continuing west through the Plum Street intersection,” said Splane. “Local access to homes…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Coopersville man was killed in a crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes ORV area Sunday, Sept. 1, around 5:45 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. He was operating a Honda 450 quad when it crashed with a Can-Am Side-by-Side in the northwest portion of the ORV area. Drugs and alcohol are not…
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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Aug. 26, 2024: 11:54 a.m., breaking and entering, 6100 block of West Fox Road, Golden Township. A purse was stolen that contained identification cards, financial transaction cards and keys to a…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for bridge work on southbound US 31 over Log Road/66th Avenue are scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 9 a.m. and continue through Sept. 23, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The work is weather dependent. _________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…
Registration opens Sunday GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — This fall, horseback riders can enjoy the unparalleled experience of riding along the Lake Michigan shoreline at Silver Lake State Park, described as “one of Michigan’s most unique and popular destinations.” With ORV season ending in the state park’s ORV area Oct. 31, the DNR offers a tranquil escape for horseback riders to explore…
HART — The public is invited to celebrate Oceana County Probate Judge Bradley G. Lambrix’s retirement Friday, Oct. 25, from 2-4 p.m. in the Oceana County Courthouse circuit courtroom. Judge Lambrix, who is the presiding family court judge and chief judge pro tem, will retire at the end of the year after serving on the bench for 18 years. __________________________________…
Alberto Padron, Jr., 84, of Ludington, died Friday, August 30, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born February 13, 1940, in Crystal City, Texas, the son of Alberto and Maria (Arellano) Padron, Sr. Alberto worked for over 40 years for Don Harmon Farms, as well as 35 years at Ludington Plastics/Floracraft in Ludington until his…
Public Notice: Oceana County Planning Commission appointment The Oceana County Planning Commission is seeking candidates for an opening on the commission. Additional information about the position is available online at www.oceana.mi.us Deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at 5 p.m. This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 13, 2024.
Employment: Middle School Math Teacher Mason County Central Schools is hiring a full time Middle School Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job #601 Application deadline: Sept. 13, 2024. This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 13, 2024.
Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — When students return to classes to start the new school year at Walkerville Public Schools Tuesday, Sept. 3, they will have added security. Marc Pascavis was recently hired as Walkerville Public Schools first-ever school safety liaison. Pascavis, who…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024: 11 a.m., probation violation, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart . 9 p.m., lost property, 1000 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, Aug. 23, 2024: 7:58 p.m., medical assist, 100 block of Hilltop Drive, City of Hart. 2:20 p.m., larceny, 200 block…
By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Maybe the word “teaching” should be added to the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center’s name because that’s what some members enjoy the most from belonging to it. Barry Freed is one. He retired to Pentwater four years ago, moving from Lansing where he worked at — and then became part owner of — a…
NEW ERA — Hawks and Owls is slated to perform during the next New Era Farmers’ Market Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m. Bruce and Becca Ling have performed at Wheatland Music Festival, the Ark in Ann Arbor, Blissfest, Festival of the Wild Rose Moon, Harvest Gathering, Farm Fest, Detroit Institute of Art and for musical and literary clubs, museum…
Employment: Immediately Hiring – Multiple Positions Available FiveCAP, Inc. is seeking career oriented, proactive and motivated individuals with Early Childhood Education and experience to join its leadership and teaching team in beautiful west Michigan. FiveCAP Head Start and Early Head Start programs have openings in Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. Starting Pay: Center Director, $53,000-$57,000; Lead Teacher, $44,000-$49,000; Teacher…
Marilyn Frances Emery, 88, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at home. She was born February 10, 1936, in Ecorse, the daughter of Edmund and Catherine (Carroll) Yops. Marilyn co-owned and operated Birdland Hardware and Variety Store in Pentwater, with her husband, Jerry, from 1969 until their retirement in 1995. She was very involved and proud of her…
Donald William Hansen, 96, of Hart, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. He was born August 10, 1928, in Chicago, the son of Walter D. and Margaret M. (Hughes) Hansen. As a teenager, Don worked at the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company in Hart and across the state, managing stores in about six different areas. That experience laid the…
The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Aug. 23, 2024: 12:03 a.m., larceny of several tools from a vehicle, 3700 block of West Washington Road, Weare Township. Items stolen include a Milwaukee impact driver valued at $175, a Milwaukee impact driver valued at $400, a Porter Cable jigsaw valued at $100, a Porter Cable cordless…
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