Employment: Secondary Science Teacher

April 18, 2024

Employment: Secondary Science Teacher     This is a paid posting. Posted until May 4, 2024.

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Employment: Summer/Seasonal Workers, Mason County Road Commission

April 18, 2024

Employment: Summer/Seasonal Workers, Mason County Road Commission Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age Valid driver’s license Have safety toed boots with 6-inch cuffs Willing to take an alcohol/drug test Application can be pick up at 510 E. State Street, Scottville Or on masoncountyroads.com Applications be accepted from May 1 to 16, 2024.    This is a paid…

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Locals fuming over Sunday-only EF wristbands

April 17, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — Several residents who live in close proximity to the Electric Forest Festival voiced their disappointment during a regular meeting of the Rothbury Village Council Tuesday evening, April 16, about the festival organizers’ recent decision to limit their gifted wristbands to Sunday-only entry of the gigantic four-day music festival.  The annual festival attracts over…

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Fire departments receive $5,000 grant for inflatable fire safety house

April 17, 2024

Grant Township Fire Department and Shelby Benona Fire Department will receive a $5,000 grant from the Oceana Community Foundation to purchase an inflatable fire safety house. “These funds, awarded from the Oceana Youth Fund and the Gail Paulus Family Fund at the Community Foundation will support the growth and education of fire safety and prevention in each department’s coverage area,…

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M 20 resurfacing project begins April 24

April 17, 2024

M 20 resurfacing project begins April 24 The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $1.5 million project to resurface 2.6 miles of M 20/Stony Lake Road from US 31 to Oceana Drive near New Era Wednesday, April 24. The project also includes rebuilding and expanding the MDOT carpool lot on 68th Avenue on the northside of M 20.  The…

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Shelby Middle School to present ‘Alice’ April 26 and 27

April 16, 2024

SHELBY — Shelby Middle School will present “Alice” in the Shelby High School auditorium Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $5, and student tickets are $3. “Alice” is a one-act play adapted by Lindsay Price. Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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13 acres burn in woods fire

April 16, 2024

Oceana County is currently under a burning ban By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from four departments battled a 13-acre woods fire Monday afternoon, April 15, near Stony Lake Road and 56th Avenue, according to Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost. “As far as Oceana County, it was the biggest one so far this year,” said Yost.…

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Hesperia teen injured in golf cart crash

April 16, 2024

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Hesperia woman suffered a compound fracture to her right ankle in a golf cart crash Saturday, April 13, shortly after 5 p.m. on Pines Point Road, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. A 27-year-old Hesperia man was driving a 2019 Vitacci golf cart down Pines Point Road to the river access to…

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News alert: Grass fire on Stony Lake Road

April 15, 2024

CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Firefighters responded to a grass fire on West Stony Lake Road Monday, April 15, around 3:40 p.m. Multiple departments were dispatched and commanded to stage at the Stony Lake Lutheran Church.

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Buchanan Road to close for maintenance beginning April 22

April 15, 2024

  FERRY TOWNSHIP — Buchanan Road from 144th to 160th avenues will be closed beginning Monday, April 22, until further notice for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes.   Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.  The easiest way…

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Woman arrested on warrant found in possession of meth during jail booking

April 15, 2024

HART — A 39-year-old Scottville woman arrested by Michigan State Police troopers in Mason County Saturday, April 13, shortly after 10 p.m. on a failure to appear warrant issued in Oceana County was transported to the Oceana County Jail where she was found to be in possession of methamphetamine during booking. She now also faces a charge of methamphetamine possession,…

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Pentwater school begins superintendent interviews

April 15, 2024

PENTWATER —  The Pentwater Public School Board of Education will conduct first-round interviews of five candidates seeking the position of superintendent/principal Monday and Tuesday evening, April 15 and 16. The new superintendent will replace Superintendent/Principal Scott Karaptian who is retiring. Interviews Monday include:  Engadine Consolidated Schools Superintendent Andrew Alvesteffer at 6:30 p.m.  Pentwater Public Schools Assistant Principal Craig Barter at…

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Road closures in Greenwood Township begin April 15

April 15, 2024

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Arthur Road, 194th Avenue and 192nd Avenue from Garfield Road to White Road will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, April 15, through Monday, June 1, for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes.

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Pirate Quiz Bowl Team captures 4th place at state

April 14, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. EAST LANSING — The Hart Varsity Quiz Bowl team took fourth place at its second consecutive class B state finals tournament at Michigan State University Saturday, April 13, improving over 2023’s fifth-place finish. The team includes captain Jesse Lenon, Mia Perea, Julia McTaggart, Sean Wood,…

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Obituary: Mark Russell Thrailkill, 57, of Hart

April 14, 2024

Mark Russell Thrailkill, 57, of Hart, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, April 11, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 17, 1966, in Hart, the son of Russell “Red” Thrailkill and Alma (Brimmer) Thrailkill Mark was employed most of his life as a custodian, 13 1/2 years for Hart Public Schools and 17 years for…

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Police news, posted April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Wednesday, April 10, 2024: 8:23 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), elder financial transaction abuse, 1400 block of West Hazel Road, Hart Township. Friday, April 12, 2024: 9:35 a.m., (OCSO), a 58-year-old Hart man was…

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News alert: Wind gusts knocking down wires

April 12, 2024

OCEANA COUNTY — Firefighters were dispatched to locations in Oceana County Friday afternoon, April 12, for wires down due to wind gusts. Initial reports were coming from the Shelby area. Motorists are cautioned to watch for low-hanging wires. Power outages are possible.

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Man arrested for allegedly setting mattress on fire inside apartment

April 12, 2024

HART TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old man who is a resident in an apartment located in the 2200 block of West Baseline Road was arrested for first-degree arson for allegedly setting a mattress on fire Friday, April 12, shortly after 2 a.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas. Another apartment resident dragged the mattress outside and extinguished the fire,…

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