Obituary: Dr. Basilio Montiague Ledesma, 83, of Pentwater

January 30, 2024

Obituary: Dr. Basilio Montiague Ledesma, 83, of Pentwater Basilio Montiague Ledesma, M.D., 83, of Pentwater, formerly of Flint, Michigan, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024. Basilio was born December 19, 1940, in Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines, the son of Jose and Asuncion (Montiague) Ledesma, one year before the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.  He was the fourth of nine children and…

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Recent death: Doris Farmer, 90, of Walkerville

January 30, 2024

Doris Elizabeth Farmer, 90, of Walkerville, died on Saturday, January 27, 2024. In accordance with Doris’ wishes, no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Hesperia Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.   Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press…

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Employment Opportunity: Filer Credit Union Ludington Member Center Manager

January 30, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Filer Credit Union Ludington Member Center Manager Filer Credit Union is growing with our Ludington Branch! We are looking for a person with great energy and leadership abilities to guide our newest branch as we enter Mason County. The Member Center Manager will direct and supervise the staff and day-to-day operations, ensuring delivery of quality member service, member…

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Police news, posted Jan. 29, 2024

January 29, 2024

Police news, posted Jan. 29, 2024 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: Monday, Jan. 22, 2024: 1:13 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), threats complaint, 7500 South Michigan Avenue, Village of Rothbury. A woman received a Snapchat message asking her to…

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HPD report, posted Jan. 29, 2024

January 29, 2024

HPD report, posted Jan. 29, 2024 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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024: 1:55 p.m., general assistance, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 3:01 p.m., lost property, 200 block of State Street, City of…

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Congressman meets with sheriff, undersheriff

January 29, 2024

Congressman meets with sheriff, undersheriff HART — Michigan Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Midland) met with Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast and Undersheriff Ryan Schiller Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office.  “They discussed the department’s work to recruit more deputies and how border security affects Michigan,” states a press release from Moolenaar’s office.  

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Wildcat royalty

January 28, 2024

Wildcat royalty Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Andrea Rivera and Zeontae De La Paz were crowned the 2024 Walkerville Homecoming queen and king Friday evening, Jan. 26, during the boys varsity basketball game against Marion.  

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MSP searching for missing teen

January 28, 2024

MSP searching for missing teen UPDATE: Kaitlyn Jordan has been found The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Hesperia teenager, Kaitlyn Rose Jordan. Kaitlyn is 16 years old and also goes by the name, “Talia.” She has brown hair and brown eyes; is 5 feet tall; and weighs 118 pounds. …

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Employment Opportunity: City of Ludington Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III

January 28, 2024

Employment Opportunity: City of Ludington Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III The City of Ludington is accepting applications for an Operator III position at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.  Residency requirement; must live within 20 miles of City boundaries within 6 months of hire date, unless residency is waived.  Starting wage $22.84 depending on qualifications, plus benefits.  Math, chemistry & biology knowledge…

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Driver in deadly crash said she swerved to avoid hitting a cat

January 26, 2024

Driver in deadly crash said she swerved to avoid hitting a cat By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The driver of a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee who struck and killed a 16-year-old Amish girl riding a bicycle on Skeels Road west of 192nd Avenue, Jan. 5, told police “she had swerved to miss a cat” and when she…

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County board approves $1/hour raise for deputies

January 26, 2024

County board approves $1/hour raise for deputies By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART —  The Oceana County Board of Commissioners approved a $1 per hour raise for its sheriff’s deputies and corrections officers during a regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 25. With a shortage of officers nationwide, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office has been feeling the sting. It is hopeful that…

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Employment Opportunity: GSRP Associate Teacher, full time

January 26, 2024

Employment Opportunity: GSRP Associate Teacher, full time West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to:…

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Hesperia man wins $111,368 lottery

January 25, 2024

Hesperia man wins $111,368 lottery An 84-year-old Hesperia man won a $111,368 Jackpot Slots Fast Cash jackpot while at a Newaygo County bar, according to a press release on www.milotteryconnect.com. James Conley bought the winning ticket, Jan. 16, at Freeman’s Leaky Tap, located at 10193 Dickinson Ave. near Walkerville. “I play Fast Cash a lot, and I bought a ticket…

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Shelby Township consolidates voting precincts

January 25, 2024

Shelby Township consolidates voting precincts SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township will combine voting precincts 1 and 2 for the 2024 election year. “Due to all the changes in the voting laws from Proposal 2-22, it is in the best interest of Shelby Township voters to have a combined precinct,” states a press release from the township. “We will have all…

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Shelby village administrator offered Spring Lake job

January 25, 2024

Shelby village administrator offered Spring Lake job ‘It’s certainly bittersweet to be leaving this community.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council will very likely be searching for a new village administrator soon. The Spring Lake Village Council recently voted to offer the village manager position to Brady Selner, 30, who is currently the Shelby village…

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WSCC fall semester 2023 Dean’s List

January 25, 2024

WSCC fall semester 2023 Dean’s List WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2023 Fall Semester.  Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 24, 2024

January 24, 2024

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 24, 2024 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Dorothy Geneva Collins, 59, pleaded guilty Nov. 13, 2023 to carrying a concealed weapon and was sentenced Jan. 22, 2024 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; and $598 in fines and…

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Woman made bomb threats to school, Wesco through social media

January 24, 2024

Woman made bomb threats to school, Wesco through social media By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 22-year-old Hesperia woman used social media to make a bomb threat at Hesperia Community Schools last August and a bomb threat at a Wesco convenience store last April. Tabitha Diane Stratton pleaded guilty in Newaygo County’s 27th Circuit Court in White Cloud,…

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Employment Opportunity: WSCC Communications Faculty, short-term

January 24, 2024

Employment Opportunity: WSCC Communications Faculty, short-term West Shore Community College is seeking short-term Communications Faculty to cover courses during a leave of absence beginning in February for 2-3 weeks. If on campus coverage is not possible, the college is open to moving to online instruction. Compensation will be paid at $375.00 per week per course. The following courses will need…

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Employment Opportunity: Head Start Assistant/Bus Monitor

January 24, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Head Start Assistant/Bus Monitor This is a paid posting. Posted Jan. 24 to Feb. 7, 2024

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170 middle schoolers compete in Math Counts

January 23, 2024

170 middle schoolers compete in Math Counts 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 VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Tuesday over 170 area middle school students gathered at the West Shore Community College Rec Center to test their math skills. The…

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