Notice to Bidders: Lakeshore Drive Box Culvert

March 5, 2024

Notice to Bidders: Lakeshore Drive Box Culvert This is a paid posting. Posted until March 25, 2024

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Farm animals die in barn fire

March 4, 2024

Farm animals die in barn fire LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Four or five goats and a beef calf died in a barn fire early Monday morning, March 4, on East Harrison Road, according to Walkerville Fire Chief Al Purdy. Fire departments from Walkerville, Hart, Ferry Township, Hesperia and Newaygo County’s Lilley Township were called to the scene around 4:30 a.m.  “It…

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Weekend police news, posted March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

Weekend police news, posted March 4, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024: 10:22 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 20-year-old Hart man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and operating without insurance,…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

79th District Court sentencings, posted March 4, 2024 HART — The following were recently sentenced in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Rudy Coronado, 42, of 3654 W. Washington Rd., Pentwater, pleaded guilty Feb. 20 to second-offense domestic violence and was sentenced to 45 days in jail with credit for 45 days served; one year probation; and $600 in fines and…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

79th District Court arraignments, posted March 4, 2024 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jesse Allen Gonzales, 34, of 2745 128th Ave., Hart; felonious assault. Preliminary exam: March 12 at 1 p.m.  Bail: $10,000/cash. – Randy Ray Anderson, 41, of 2379 Orchard Ave., Muskegon; felon in possession of a firearm, carrying…

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School buses spray painted with graffiti 

March 4, 2024

School buses spray painted with graffiti  SHELBY — A vandal or vandals spray painted graffiti on 18 school buses at Shelby Public Schools over the weekend, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The vandal or vandals used green spray paint, he said, and nearby Getty Park was also vandalized. A restroom door at the park and a bulldozer belonging to…

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York Road closed for road work

March 4, 2024

York Road closed for road work FERRY TOWNSHIP — York Road between Baseline and Warren roads is closed Monday, March 4, for repairs, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up, and local residents can access their homes.

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Obituary: Catherine Micheline Neefs-Robbins, 87, of Hart

March 4, 2024

Obituary: Catherine Micheline Neefs-Robbins, 87, of Hart Catherine Micheline Neefs-Robbins, 87, passed away peacefully, February 27, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born August 2, 1936, in Brussels, Belgium, to Emile and Christine (VanStellan) VanGysegem As a teenager, in 1949, Catherine left Belgium and came to the United States with family. She then attended Hart Public Schools, navigating the learning…

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March 4, 2024

Support local news for $10 a month We hope you enjoy reading Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Our services are provided to you through the generous support of our advertisers. Traditional newspaper models require subscriptions or purchase of an individual newspaper in order to see their product. We do not, and will not, require our readers to pay…

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Obituary: Janet Irene Benson, 75, of Hart

March 4, 2024

Obituary: Janet Irene Benson, 75, of Hart Janet Irene Benson, 75, of Hart, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. She was born July 14, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Rita (Puhl) Benson. Janet was a proud Christian patriot who loved God, country, family, and dogs.  She attended Willowbrook High School, where she was on one of…

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Obituary: Lonnie ‘Lon’ Conroy, 75, of Free Soil

March 2, 2024

Obituary: Lonnie ‘Lon’ Conroy, 75, of Free Soil We have lost a very precious treasure. Lonnie “Lon” V. Conroy, 75, of Free Soil, passed away in Traverse City with his family at his bedside on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Lon was born in Shelby on May 26, 1948 to the late Vaughn and Thelma (Smith) Conroy. He entered the U.S.…

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Three people sustain minor injuries in ‘T-bone’ crash

March 1, 2024

Three people sustain minor injuries in ‘T-bone’ crash BENONA TOWNSHIP — Three people involved in a “T-bone” crash on Shelby Road at 58th Avenue Thursday morning, Feb. 29, suffered only minor injuries, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. A 56-year-old Nunica man driving a westbound 2018 Ford Fiesta on Shelby Road was attempting to make a left…

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Police news, posted March 1, 2024

March 1, 2024

Police news, posted March 1, 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, Feb. 26, 2024: 9:47 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), fraud involving a social security check of nearly $1,200, 7700 block of West Hayes Road, Benona Township. 5:30…

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Police seek public’s help to find fleeing driver who crashed

March 1, 2024

Police seek public’s help to find fleeing driver who crashed The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a male driver of a 2004 Buick Park Avenue that fled from a deputy early Friday morning, March 1,…

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Employment Opportunity: Special Education Teacher – SXI

March 1, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Special Education Teacher – SXI West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – SXI.  Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education endorsement or ability to obtain temporary approval required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human…

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Notice to Bidders: Iris Road Reconstruction

March 1, 2024

Notice to Bidders: Iris Road Reconstruction This is a paid posting. Posted until March 12, 2024. 

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Walkerville launches first-ever robotics team 

February 29, 2024

Walkerville launches first-ever robotics team  Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Walkerville High School is making history with the formation of its first-ever robotics team. The team is coached by science and math teacher Susan Schwarz, and team members include junior Madysen Church-Nichols, sophomores…

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Pet Connection

February 29, 2024

Pet Connection Harmony is under the care of Oceana County Animal Friends Harmony is a sweet girl! She is beautiful, laid back and loving. She was rescued from a hoarding situation. She lived outside her whole life, staying warm, fighting off males and fleas. She is missing her top and bottom small teeth and only has her canine teeth. Harmony…

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