Oceana's Herald-Journal

10/16/2025

HART – The City of Hart council convened on October 6, 2025, to select finalists for the position of City Administrator. The discussion was led by Mitch Foster, Partner and Recruitment Lead with Double Haul Solutions (DHS), who outlined the recruitm…

HART – The City of Hart council convened on October 6, 2025, to select finalists for the position of City Administrator. The discussion was led by Mitch Foster, Partner and

10/16/2025

PENTWATER — The Village of Pentwater recently announced the selection of James “Toby” Van Ess as its next village manager. Van Ess previously served as the village’s zoning administrator and interim manager following the departure of Rachel Withersp…

PENTWATER — The Village of Pentwater recently announced the selection of James “Toby” Van Ess as its next village manager. Van Ess previously served as the village’s zoning administrator and

10/15/2025

Pentwater’s 29th annual Oktoberfest celebration drew crowds on Oct. 11 with a full day of events, beginning with the Stout Stumble 5K and continuing with a classic car show and a quilt exhibition.

Pentwater’s 29th annual Oktoberfest celebration drew crowds on Oct. 11 with a full day of events, beginning with the Stout Stumble 5K and continuing with a classic car show and

10/15/2025

All of the hard work, warmth and loving care that encompasses a day at West Shore Market makes it a thriving business where the customers know their value and worth - creating lasting connections and friendships.

All of the hard work, warmth and loving care that encompasses a day at West Shore Market makes it a thriving business where the customers know their value and worth

10/15/2025

HART — At its Oct. 9 meeting, the Oceana County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Motion 2025-113a to amend a previously passed motion regarding the L-4029 tax form. The amendment corrected a typographical error in the original document su…

HART — At its Oct. 9 meeting, the Oceana County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Motion 2025-113a to amend a previously passed motion regarding the L-4029 tax form. The amendment

10/15/2025

SHELBY – The Shelby Village Council unanimously approved a draft of the 2025 Master Plan Update at its Oct. 13 meeting. The plan was developed in partnership with McKenna, a firm specializing in municipal planning and development.

SHELBY – The Shelby Village Council unanimously approved a draft of the 2025 Master Plan Update at its Oct. 13 meeting. The plan was developed in partnership with McKenna, a

10/08/2025

Downtown Hart came alive with creativity on Saturday, Oct. 4, as two art-focused events took place simultaneously: the fourth annual Hart ArtWalk and the HartPrize contest.

10/08/2025

From empty nesters and retirees to younger travelers, the “nomadic life” is calling more than ever, with people spending anywhere from quick weekends to entire years on the road in motor homes, said Sarah Smith, president of the Michigan Airstream C…

From empty nesters and retirees to younger travelers, the “nomadic life” is calling more than ever, with people spending anywhere from quick weekends to entire years on the road in

10/02/2025

Families are part of the fabric of what makes Factory Surplus Sales in Montague, a family-owned business for more than 50 years, a well-loved and trusted business - making sure people get a great price on a wide variety of quality workwear, winterwe…

Families are part of the fabric of what makes Factory Surplus Sales in Montague, a family-owned business for more than 50 years, a well-loved and trusted business - making sure

10/01/2025

Downtown Hart’s 4th annual ArtWalk takes place Saturday Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

10/01/2025

For more than 20 years, Hungry Howie’s on US 10 in Ludington has been more than just another pizza place. They’ve been part of the community. Locally owned and operated by Pat Patterson, his wife Melissa Reed and his sons Cameron and Cody along with…

For more than 20 years, Hungry Howie’s on US 10 in Ludington has been more than just another pizza place. They’ve been part of the community. Locally owned and operated

10/01/2025

HART — At its Sept. 23 meeting, the Hart City Council rejected a proposal from S. Hegg Real Estate LLC to purchase the 2.6-acre Ceres Solutions property at 3 E. Main St. Although the city’s Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) had approved the bid…

HART — At its Sept. 23 meeting, the Hart City Council rejected a proposal from S. Hegg Real Estate LLC to purchase the 2.6-acre Ceres Solutions property at 3 E.