Shelby High School begins new year with new principal Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Shelby High School started the 2023-24 school year with a new leader who brings lots of experience and enthusiasm to the job. Zach Fricke replaces Zach Christian who was hired…
Drug dealer with 31 priors sent back to prison By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — A 42-year-old former Oceana County man convicted of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug house was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of 140 months (11.7 years) to 50 years and 40 months (3.3 years) to 15 years in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday,…
Police news, posted Sept. 6, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023: 7:47 a.m., death investigation, 6400 block of Filmore Road, Leavitt Township. A 60-year-old man was deceased at the scene. “It is believed illegal drugs may have been used,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The case is under investigation.…
Man dies of apparent drowning in Hart Lake HART — A 72-year-old Hart man died from an apparent drowning in Hart Lake last week, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Gary Dean’s body was recovered from the water Wednesday, Aug. 30, after a 16-foot Spectrum pontoon boat was found adrift in the east end of the lake. A marine deputy…
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79th District Court arraignments, posted Sept. 5, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Kameron Clayburn Nichols, 23, of 36 Grove Ave., Hesperia; assault with a dangerous weapon and three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Preliminary exam: Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. Bail: $25,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – Helen Marie…
ASM Tech student builds career in game development West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief (with contribution from Kellon Petzak, ASM Tech). VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Tanner Soelberg is a professional game designer. He has done commission work for one of…
Motorcyclist injured in US 31 entrance ramp crash WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 61-year-old Muskegon man was injured in a motorcycle crash on the Monroe Road entrance ramp on US 31 Sunday, Sept. 4, at 7:18 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The motorcyclist “suffered a badly broken leg,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man,…
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Employment Opportunity: Middle School Instructional Assistant This is a paid posting. Posted Sept. 5 to 8, 2023.
VIDEO: OC Flyover: Gale’s Pond This OC Flyover is presented by Hansen Foods of Hart. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Gale’s Pond is one of eight Oceana County parks. Located at 49 E. Filmore Rd., the pond was once the site of a sawmill, blacksmith shop and railroad. In the late 1800s a waterwheel powered a sawmill…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 1, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Jacob Joseph Orsette, 32, of 7551 Tucker Lane, Jackson, Michigan, was found guilty Aug. 29 of operating while intoxicated and sentenced to two days suspended jail with credit for two days served; Alcohol Highway Safety…
Walkerville Wildcats’ first-ever football season kicks off Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. ‘We want to show everyone that we’re not a joke and that we know how to play football,’ said seventh grader and team captain Jaxson Oomen By Allison Scarbrough, Editor WALKERVILLE — For the first time in Walkerville…
Employment Opportunity: DPW Superintendent The City of Ludington is accepting resumes for the Department of Public Works Superintendent position. Residency within 20 miles of the nearest Ludington city boundary is required. This is an exempt position that serves as a key member of the city management team. Responsible for management of the DPW including streets, sidewalks, traffic control, water distribution,…
Employment Opportunity: Analytical Lab Technician Indian Summer is looking for an Analytical Lab Technician. The purpose of this position is to analyze apple juice samples by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The role consists of sample preparation and analysis. Preparing an apple juice sample requires meticulous hands-on laboratory techniques and attention to detail. Analyzing an apple juice sample with HPLC…
Hart couple injured in US 10 crash AMBER TOWNSHIP, Mason County — An 83-year-old Hart man and his passenger, an 81-year-old Hart woman, were both injured after the vehicle the man was driving pulled into the path of an eastbound vehicle on US 10 east of Brye Road Wednesday, Aug. 30, around 12:30 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Aug. 31, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Kenneth Hunter Orr, 22, of 3723 N. Green Ave., Hesperia, pleaded guilty May 30, 2023 to third-degree fleeing a police officer and was sentenced Aug. 28, 2023 to 13 days in jail with credit for 13…
Employment Opportunity: Road Commission Manager/Director The Mason County Road Commission is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Manager/Director. Under the direction of the Board of County Road Commissioners, the Manager/Director directs and/or supervises all functions including project planning and development, human resource/safety management, union labor relations/contract negotiations, financial management and budget control. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge…
Oceana County woman arrested for making bomb threat at Hesperia school HESPERIA — A 21-year-old Oceana County woman was arrested by the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office for a felony of false report/threat of terrorism after allegedly making a bomb threat via a social media post to Hesperia Community Schools. The woman, who is being prosecuted in Newaygo County, faces up…
Employment Opportunity: Head Start Teachers IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: Ludington, Baldwin, Kaleva, Hesperia, Grant Head Start seeking qualified preschool teachers. Annualized salary $39,000-$48,000 depending on college degree level and experience. Benefits: BC/BS health, dental & vision insurance, paid vacation, holiday, retirement, etc. Responsible for education and managing classroom of preschool age children and following an age-appropriate research-based curriculum. AA or BA required…
Weekend police news, posted Aug. 28, 2023 The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Aug. 25, 2023: 12:31 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 21-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear, 300 block of South Sunset Drive, Village of Hesperia. 10:07 a.m., (OCSO), malicious destruction of property, a rock was…
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