SHELBY — A major road construction project that began at the start of summer is now complete. The Oceana County Road Commission announced Tuesday, July 30, that the Shelby Road construction project is done. “Shelby Road from 64th Avenue to Michigan Avenue/Oceana Drive is open,” states an OCRC notice. “The US 31 north and southbound ramps are also open.” __________________________________________…
Departments seeking millage increases Aug. 6 By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GRANT TOWNSHIP — Shelby-Benona and Grant Township fire departments recently unveiled a new inflatable house that will be used as a valuable education tool in fire prevention. Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White proposed the idea of obtaining a bounce house for the kids for fire prevention open houses and…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Adam Blake Riddell, 34, of 3417 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty May 21, 2024 to stealing/retaining a financial transaction device and was sentenced July 22, 2024 to 19 days in jail with credit for 19 days served; one year probation;…
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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LANSING — On Wednesday, July 24, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the second part of the state’s $82.5 billion state budget for next year. Among the items in the budget are free community college for high school graduates who graduated in 2023 and after. The community college deal comes at a cost, though. The budget passed both…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Pentwater man was airlifted to Grand Rapids from Trinity Health Shelby Hospital following a motorcycle vs. SUV crash on North 80th Avenue near Adams Road Sunday, July 28, around 1:30 a.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man, who suffered serious injuries, was operating 2021 Yamaha crotch rocket which rear-ended a 2016 Jeep Cherokee…
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: Tuesday, July 23, 2024: 7:54 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 57-year-old Ohio woman was injured in a crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Golden Township. Wednesday, July 24, 2024: 10:38 a.m., (Oceana County…
OTTO TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in an animal cruelty case in which a male Great Pyrenees dog was shot and killed in the 1100 block of East McKinley Road. It was reported to the sheriff’s office Thursday, July 25, at 6:20 p.m. after the owner said her neighbor found the dog’s body…
FERRY TOWNSHIP — A woman found an old grenade in her garage in the 2500 block of East Loop Road believed to be World War II, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The incident was reported to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, July 23, shortly before 7:30 p.m. “Her father was a World War II veteran, and she believed…
Employment: Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail, Inc. Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail, Inc. is looking for a dependable worker. We are in need of an individual who will pay attention to detail cleaning incoming and outgoing vehicles. Experience is a plus but not necessary. We will provide any training as necessary. We offer a competitive wage based on experience and…
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By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor MONTAGUE — Oceana County native Danny Zuniga’s entrepreneurial spirit has led him to purchasing three bars within 6 miles in two years. Two years ago, he bought the Rothbury Tavern and renamed it Danny’z Rothbury Tavern. Then about a year later, Zuniga bought the former Big Cat Daddy Walleye in Montague and converted it to…
West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LUDINGTON — MiSTEM Network Region 9 has recently formed a partnership with UACJ Whitehall Industries of Ludington to provide space for a new practice facility dedicated to local FIRST Robotics teams. “This unique business and school partnerships will…
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Ludington Mass Transit Authority (LMTA) is a public transportation authority servicing Mason County and is currently seeking candidates for a part-time dispatcher. Hours will vary from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will include some weekends. Must have a clean criminal background check, pass a pre-employment physical and DOT drug screen. The Dispatcher will be a key link between drivers,…
HART — Early voting for the Aug. 6 primary election begins Saturday, July 27, at the Oceana County Courthouse. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and early voting continues through Sunday, Aug. 4. Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election will run from Saturday, Oct. 26, to Sunday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early voting…
CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Claybanks United Methodist Church is having its 81st Annual Strawberry Social Friday, Aug. 9, from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy strawberry shortcake and ice cream and a bake sale. Claybanks United Methodist Church is located at 9197 S. 56th Ave. Take Meinert Park Road to Indian Bay Road and turn right to the church or take Webster Road west…
WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools is enrolling new students for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. The school is open in the summer months during the day, Monday through Thursday. If you’d like to learn more about fall enrollment, stop by or call the office at (231) 873-4850, ext. 3304. The school district includes pre-K through grade 12. Wildcat News is…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 11, 2024: 3:30 p.m., harassment complaint, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. 10:26 p.m., alarm, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 10:52 p.m., alarm, 1000 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, July 12, 2024: 1:40 a.m., medical assist, 100 block of Wood…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Two Oceana County entrepreneurs — Cheri Bandt and Julie Engle — have been selected as part of five finalists who will pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges during the annual Pitch North competition. Pitch North is the region’s first-of-its-kind entrepreneurial pitching competition where entrepreneurs living in Lake, Newaygo and Oceana counties can pitch their…
SHELBY — The Shelby Area District Library is hosting a book sale Saturday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 20th annual “Good Buy” book sale is a great opportunity to recycle your home library. This year’s book sale features book-themed gift baskets that highlight local authors. Baskets will be on display at the library, Aug. 9-23, so people…
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