Oceana's Herald-Journal

12/03/2025

Spartan West Bowling Center offers the best of both worlds - family entertainment and a full course menu that customers will vouch for as some of the best food around.

11/26/2025

As much as Sanborn’s Jewelers sparkles with diamonds, rubies and other precious gems and stones, it sparkles even more with community pride and spirit.

11/25/2025

Hoyt and Ann Payment opened Irish Hoyt’s in beautiful downtown Ludington in 1955. In 1980 Mike, their youngest son, took over. Years later, Julie Payment, Mike’s wife, took the reins and completed a total overhaul of the space. In 2011, Megan and Br…

Hoyt and Ann Payment opened Irish Hoyt’s in beautiful downtown Ludington in 1955. In 1980 Mike, their youngest son, took over. Years later, Julie Payment, Mike’s wife, took the reins

11/21/2025

Imagine, if you will, a sort of Disneyland for liquor connoisseurs. Shelves upon shelves of every bottle you can think of – and some you’ve never even heard of. Add a giant beer cave and walls of wine, and that’s what you’ll find at Ludington Liquor…

Imagine, if you will, a sort of Disneyland for liquor connoisseurs. Shelves upon shelves of every bottle you can think of – and some you’ve never even heard of. Add

11/19/2025

At its Nov. 12 meeting, the Hart City Council voted on several resolutions and heard comments from a concerned resident.

11/19/2025

The Oceana County Board of Commissioners met Nov. 13 and held a public hearing before approving several resolutions.

11/19/2025

Terry Cluchey attended his final Pentwater Fire Department meeting Oct. 1, 40 years after his first. He has officially retired from the department after serving in many capacities, including chief from 2000-2018.

Terry Cluchey attended his final Pentwater Fire Department meeting Oct. 1, 40 years after his first. He has officially retired from the department after serving in many capacities, including chief

11/18/2025

LUDINGTON — Although North Muskegon took down the West Michigan Conference-Rivers Division title, multiple area athletes were recognized when the All-Conference football team was released last week.

11/18/2025

MENOMINEE — Six hours and 57 minutes. That’s how far of a drive it is from Blesch Stadium in Menominee to Shelby High School.

11/16/2025

Shelby junior Brody Fessenden (33) tries to keep his balance after breaking free from a Menominee defender on Saturday during the MHSAA Division 7 Regional 25 final. The Tigers season ended after they lost to the Maroons, 43-0, at Blesch Stadium.

Shelby junior Brody Fessenden (33) tries to keep his balance after breaking free from a Menominee defender on Saturday during the MHSAA Division 7 Regional 25 final. The Tigers season

11/12/2025

In the heart of Ludington, Michigan, there’s a flooring showroom that’s quietly earned a reputation for excellence—one plank, one carpet roll, and one happy customer at a time. Cooper’s Floor Covering, located at 901 N. Washington, has been serving …

In the heart of Ludington, Michigan, there’s a flooring showroom that’s quietly earned a reputation for excellence—one plank, one carpet roll, and one happy customer at a time. Cooper’s Floor

11/09/2025

A small aircraft made an emergency landing Saturday afternoon atop the Ludington Pumped Storage Reservoir after experiencing engine failure, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.