Obituary: Lawrence Wagner, 82, of Ludington

September 25, 2023

Obituary: Lawrence Wagner, 82, of Ludington Lawrence “Larry” William Wagner, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Lake Michigan Senior Living near their home in Ludington, on September 21, 2023. He was born in Royal Oak on August 29, 1941, to Wilbert and Edna (Morrison) Wagner. His family moved to their farm west of Shelby when Larry…

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144th Avenue in Ferry closed this week

September 25, 2023

144th Avenue in Ferry closed this week FERRY TOWNSHIP — A portion of 144th Avenue between Warren and Baseline roads will be closed to traffic this week Monday through Thursday, Sept. 25-28, for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…

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Employment Opportunity: Crystal Township Clerk

September 25, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Crystal Township Clerk Crystal Township Board of Trustees seeks to appoint a clerk to serve the remainder of the current term which ends on Dec. 31, 2024. Knowledge in accounting, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, recording and transcription of monthly township board meetings and record keeping is necessary, but on the job training is available.  These duties are…

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Beards with benefits: Officers quit shaving to raise money for charity

September 22, 2023

Beards with benefits: Officers quit shaving to raise money for charity HART – If you’re beginning to notice that many of our local police officers are looking a little scruffy, it’s because they’re participating in “No Shave November” to raise money for a local charity. Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast said he decided to begin the campaign a little earlier…

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Man transported to hospital following crash, drugged driving charge pending

September 22, 2023

Man transported to hospital following crash, drugged driving charge pending OTTO TOWNSHIP — A criminal charge of operating while under the influence of drugs against a 35-year-old Rothbury man is pending lab analysis of a blood draw following a one-vehicle crash Tuesday, Sept. 19, shortly before 7 a.m. on South 116th Avenue near Roosevelt Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff…

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Recent death: Hailey Marie Mayse, 37, of Hart

September 22, 2023

  Hailey Marie Mayse, 37, of Hart, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. Services are pending. Arrangements Beacon Funeral & Cremation, Hart. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…

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Recent death: Lawrence “Larry” William Wagner, 82, of Ludington

September 22, 2023

Elvin George Curtis II, 94, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths. Please consider helping to fund local news.…

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Mental Health Matters: Crisis Intervention Training – A Community Program

September 22, 2023

Mental Health Matters: Crisis Intervention Training – A Community Program By Lori Schummer, Director of Public Relations and Customer Services at WMCMH West Michigan Community Mental Health has expanded its partnership with law enforcement to include a second Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training group. CIT is a 40-hour specialized course of classroom study and scenario-based training that helps develop cohesive…

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Jury finds man guilty of first-degree murder

September 21, 2023

Jury finds man guilty of first-degree murder Carlos Sanchez will receive a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 33-year-old Muskegon man was found guilty by a jury in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 21, of first-degree murder and felony firearm for shooting and killing a 28-year-old Muskegon man with…

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Warrant arrests top HPD activity

September 21, 2023

Warrant arrests top HPD activity The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023: 1:03 p.m., a 26-year-old Hart woman was arrested for retail fraud and on an outstanding warrant issued in Ottawa County, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 8:10 p.m., trespassing, 300 block of Jefferson Street, City of Hart. 8:57 p.m.,…

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Pirate elementary teacher honored as ‘Distinguished Educator’

September 21, 2023

Pirate elementary teacher honored as ‘Distinguished Educator’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor  Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   HART — Spitler Elementary School first grade teacher Megan Stoneman begins her fifth year in education with an award for her hard work. Stoneman received the United Way of the Lakeshore Distinguished Educator Award,…

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Obituary: Barbara Ann Gribble, 90, of Ludington and Gulf Shores, Ala.

September 21, 2023

Obituary: Barbara Ann Gribble, 90, of Ludington and Gulf Shores, Ala. Barbara Gribble, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Ludington. She was born in New York City and grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. Barbara was the daughter of Dr. Wayne and Gladys (Hackleman) Carson. She was an Alpha Chi Omega and earned a…

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Employment Opportunity: Transition Coordinator

September 21, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Transition Coordinator West Shore Educational Service District has a vacancy for a full-time Transition Coordinator.  A bachelor’s or graduate degree in Special Education is required.  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…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 21, 2023

September 21, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 21, 2023 Elvin George Curtis II, 94, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017…

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Jury hears full day of testimony in murder trial

September 19, 2023

Jury hears full day of testimony in murder trial By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The trial of a 33-year-old Muskegon man accused of shooting and killing a 28-year-old man with a handgun June 12, 2022 began Monday, Sept. 18, 2023 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court. Carlos Andres Sanchez, of 3860 Manatee Ave., is accused of murdering Miguel Angel…

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Employment Opportunity: Special Education Paraprofessional

September 19, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional.  High School diploma required; two years experience preferred. 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…

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Legendary Tiger coach Rick Zoulek to be inducted into Hall of Fame

September 18, 2023

Legendary Tiger coach Rick Zoulek to be inducted into Hall of Fame He is also the recipient of the National High School Basketball Coaches Association John Wooden Legacy Award. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Longtime Shelby Tigers basketball coach Rick Zoulek will soon be…

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Golf cart valued at $10,000 reported stolen

September 18, 2023

Golf cart valued at $10,000 reported stolen NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A blue E-Z-GO golf cart valued at $10,000 was reported stolen from the 8800 block of East Loop Road Saturday, Sept. 16, at 11:17 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other police activity in Oceana County over the weekend includes: Friday, Sept. 15, 3023: 1:16 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s…

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Man arrested for resisting police under investigation for break-in

September 18, 2023

Man arrested for resisting police under investigation for break-in SHELBY — A 39-year-old Hesperia man wanted on an outstanding warrant was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Friday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. on State Street by Klotz Auto Parts after he allegedly resisted arrest, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man is under investigation for a breaking…

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Employment Opportunity: Secretary, Special Education

September 18, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Secretary, Special Education West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Secretary – Special Education. Associate degree or equivalent required. For a complete list of qualifications and responsibilities, 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…

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Employment Opportunity: Program Assistant

September 18, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Program Assistant The Mason-Lake Conservation District is hiring a Program Assistant. This is an administrative position, providing day-to-day support to Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) projects within Mason County and western Lake County and the surrounding areas. The Program Assistant will support natural resource management activities on private lands by efficiently processing and maintaining records. The purpose of the…

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