Enjoy the 2023 Sculpture Walk before it draws to a close PENTWATER — The 2023 Pentwater Sculpture Walk is drawing to an end, and awards will be announced at an artist’s reception Saturday, Oct. 14. The Sculpture Walk event is sponsored by the Pentwater Arts Council, and 2023 concludes the second of a three-year commitment. Artists are chosen based on…
Cyclist injured after hitting car on bike trail GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Olan Park, Illinois man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital Sunday, Oct. 1, around 7:30 p.m. after hitting a vehicle with his bicycle on the William Field Memorial Hart Montague Trail where it intersects at Garfield Road, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s…
Obituary: Robert William Field, 64, of Shelby Robert William “Bob” Field, 64, of Shelby passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. Bob was born in Shelby on November 18, 1958, the son of William and Elizabeth (Eilers) Field. Bob spent his youth on the Field farm west of Shelby, and…
Recent births, posted Oct. 3, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Kai…
School resource officer enjoying new role ‘I care about these kids here and the school system as a whole, because I bleed purple and white.’ Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Simon is thoroughly enjoying his new role as the…
Man sentenced for meth possession By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 34-year-old Montague man was sentenced to 113 days in jail with credit for 113 days served for a conviction of methamphetamine possession in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 2. It took a jury just four minutes to render a guilty verdict, Aug. 9, for Cameron Scott…
Shelby man sentenced to prison for crime spree By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 26-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 2, for a crime spree last June. Juan Sanchez, Jr., of 68 N. State St., was sentenced to concurrent terms of 19 months to five years for a conviction of…
Weekend police news, posted Oct. 2, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023: 8:09 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), stalking, 8500 block of East Garfield Road, Newfield Township. Friday, Sept. 29, 2023: 4:17 p.m., (OCSO), a 37-year-old Mears woman was arrested for domestic violence, 3200 block of North 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. 1:15…
Shelby State Bank’s Dennert recognized with Rising Star Award SHELBY – Kayla Dennert of Shelby State Bank has been honored as a Rising Star Award winner by the Community Bankers of Michigan. The award is given to individuals from a Michigan community bank who have made significant contributions to their bank, their community, and the Michigan community banking industry. Dennert…
Employment Opportunity: Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington is currently hiring part-time staff. Must be available some nights and weekends. Because death is unpredictable, so are your hours. You could work 15 hours one week and 0 the next. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Must pass background check and drug test,…
Employment Opportunity: Middle School Girls Basketball Coach Mason County Central Schools is hiring a Middle School Girls Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season. For details and to apply, go to www.mccschools.org. Job ID# 576. Application deadline is Oct. 16, 2023. This is a paid posting. Posted Oct. 2 to Oct. 16, 2023.
Employment Opportunities: Animal Hospital of Ludington Do you enjoy people and animals? Are you upbeat and positive? Do your friends refer to you as smiley and bubbly? Do you want to help promote the human-animal bond? Do you love to help in a team environment? If this describes you, then you may be just the candidate for a Veterinary Assistant…
Pirate royalty Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Lauryn Greiner and Tyler VanderZanden were crowned Hart High School Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the Pirates’ game against Mason County Central Friday evening, Sept. 29. The Pirates won 30-8.
School resource officer helps catch fleeing suspect HESPERIA — Hesperia School Resource Officer Dylan Wimmer helped capture a suspect fleeing from a Newaygo County sheriff’s deputy on the school campus Friday, Sept. 29, around 8:30 a.m. “The individual had been pursued by the deputy beginning at the four-way stop,” said Hesperia Community Schools Superintendent Bryan Mey. “The individual entered the…
Shelby Fall Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 7 SHELBY — The Shelby Fall Festival offers many fun-filled family activities in downtown Shelby Saturday, Oct. 7, including the first-ever Blessing of the Badges ceremony for Oceana County’s first responders. The event schedule includes the following: 9 a.m. — The Ladder 5K and .5K Fun Run Noon — Grand Opening and Shelby…
Pentwater ‘leads the charge’ with 2 electric school buses By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public School is at the forefront of transportation technology with the arrival of two electric buses that joined the fleet Friday, Sept. 29, thanks to a federal grant. The district was awarded a $790,000 grant for the buses and charging stations through the EPA…
Request for Bids: Hart Schools Snowplowing Hart Public Schools is accepting bids for snowplowing the town campus as needed for the 2023-2024 school year. Applicants must have insurance and backup equipment. To request a copy of the bid specifications, please contact Mark Platt, superintendent of schools, at 231-873-6214, option 1. All bids must be received no later than 10 a.m.…
HPD news, posted Sept. 28, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023: 11:33 p.m., alarm, 1000 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, Sept. 22, 2023: 2:36 a.m., disturbance, 300 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 11:01 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 1:08…
Pentwater Home Tour to benefit COVE PENTWATER — The Pentwater Home Tour, which benefits Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE), is set for Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour includes five beautiful homes located in the Pentwater area, including three near or on Pentwater Lake and another overlooking Lake Michigan. The newly-remodeled Pentwood Cabins will also…
Author of Oceana-based crime thriller to have book signing HART — Author Jill Wagner who wrote a newly-released crime thriller that takes places in Oceana County will have a book signing Saturday, Oct. 14, from 1-3 p.m. at the Pink Elephant Diner. After visiting Oceana County during the summer of 2022, Wagner soon decided it would serve as the perfect…
Employment Opportunity: Dental Hygienist Simone Family Dental is growing and needs an additional dental hygienist! Work schedule can be part time or as many as four days per week, and daily hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but flexible. Pay is $29-40 per hour depending on experience. Benefits include matching 401(k), profit sharing, dental benefits, and complimentary continuing education…
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