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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Police news, posted May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, May 14, 2024: 5:44 p.m., malicious destruction of property, 2300 block of North 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. 6:16 p.m., a  61-year-old Hart man was arrested for the larceny of a 2023 Carry-On flatbed…

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Car theft suspect tased

May 20, 2024

CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies used a taser to apprehend a car theft suspect after a brief foot pursuit Saturday, May 18, shortly after 6 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A 24-year-old Shelby man was arrested for unlawful driving away of an automobile and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. He is accused of stealing a 2017 Ford Escape…

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Memorial Day parade schedule

May 20, 2024

The following are Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in Oceana County Monday, May 27: New Era: 9 a.m. parade downtown. Route begins at New Era Christian School; goes down First Street; and ends at Veterans Park where there will be a brief ceremony. Rothbury: 9 a.m., service begins at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Cemetery on Winston Road. Walkerville: 9 a.m.,…

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US 31 ramps to M 20 scheduled to close Monday and Tuesday

May 20, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The off-ramp from northbound US 31 to M 20 and the on-ramp from M 20 to southbound US 31 near New Era are scheduled to close  Monday, May 20, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for road work, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The off-ramp from southbound US 31 to M 20 and the on-ramp…

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Recent births, posted May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

Riley Robert Fletcher, the son of Andrea and Aaron Fletcher of Pentwater, was born on Friday, May 10, 2024. Karmello Elias Mendieta Vasquez, the son of Vianca Vasquez and Hector Mendieta Salinas, Jr. of Hart, was born on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Everly Jean Cohoon, the daughter of Rachel Grimes-Cohoon and Robert Cohoon of Ludington, was born on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Annie…

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Oceana County Student Art Show winners announced

May 17, 2024

HART — The Pentwater Arts Council recently announced the winners of the 2024 Oceana County Student Art Show sponsored by the Pentwater Arts Council. The two-day art exhibit, May 3 and 4, at the Oceana County Council on Aging broke the event’s nine-year attendance record. Students from all Oceana County schools were invited to submit their artwork. Best of Show,…

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Employment: Fall Sideline Cheer Coach

May 17, 2024

Employment: Fall Sideline Cheer Coach This is a paid posting. Posted until May 31, 2024. 

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Employment: Post-Secondary Advisor

May 17, 2024

Employment: Post-Secondary Advisor Mason County Central School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Post-Secondary Advisor. This is an externally-funded position supported by Mason County Promise Zone. It is a shared role between Mason County Central and Mason County Eastern school districts This position will assist high school students with post-secondary planning and readiness For details and to…

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44 honored for ‘Making a Difference’

May 16, 2024

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — On Monday, May 13, the West Shore Educational Service District honored 44 people for making a difference in the life of students who receive special services from the ESD. The ceremony was held…

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New Era Farmers’ Market announces concert lineup 

May 16, 2024

NEW ERA — The concert lineup for the New Era Farmers’ Market for the summer of 2024 has been announced. The farmers’ market takes place on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 5-7 p.m. Season kicks off — June 11: Smokin’ Dobroleles June 25: Truck Driver Bingo July 9: S G Wood Christmas in July — July…

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HPD news, posted May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Friday, May 10, 2024: 2 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 Expressway and Polk Road, City of Hart. 10:31 a.m., medical assist, 200 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 2:26 p.m., wellbeing check,…

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79th District Court arraignments

May 16, 2024

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Emma Elizabeth Sherbak, 37, of 316 Hendrie Blvd., Royal Oak, Michigan; felonies of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and carrying a concealed weapon and misdemeanors of firearms possession under the influence and operating while intoxicated. Preliminary exam: May 28 at 1 p.m. Bail: $3,500/cash/surety/10 percent.  – Dana Wayne…

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Pentwater Women’s Club awards scholarships

May 16, 2024

PENTWATER — Nine Pentwater High School seniors recently received scholarships from the Pentwater Women’s Club during the school’s honor night.   The Pentwater Women’s Club commitment to education formally began in 1967 with the awarding of the first scholarship. Over the past 57 years, the club has awarded 211 scholarships to qualifying Pentwater High School graduating seniors. The club also supports…

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Peters joins Geers Family Chiropractic staff

May 16, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Mckenna Peters has recently joined the staff of Geers Family Chiropractic & Massage, 4140 W. Shelby Rd. Peters is a 2018 graduate of Shelby High School where she participated in volleyball, basketball, and softball along with playing travel volleyball year-round. She attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College where she played volleyball. Then, she transferred to Spring Arbor University…

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Memorial service notice: Richard Burton Page, 86, of Pentwater

May 16, 2024

Richard Burton Page, 86, of Pentwater, formally of Flushing, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. at Park Place , 310 Rush St. Pentwater. Memorial contributions may be made to Cherry Blossom Manor; 611 E. Main St Ste B, Hart MI 49420. Read Richard’s obituary here.…

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Employment Opportunity: Upper Elementary Student Success Specialist

May 16, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Upper Elementary Student Success Specialist Mason County Central School District is accepting applications for the position of Upper Elementary Student Success Specialist for the 2024-2025 school year. For details and to apply visit www.mccschools.org. Job #591. Application deadline: June 3, 2024 at  4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Posted until May 31, 2024

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