Oceana's Herald-Journal

08/20/2025

If you are looking for a massage therapist to help ease your aches and pains, give Becka’s Bodyworks in Ludington a call! Rebecka Baugus, LMT, started Becka’s Bodyworks seven years ago with a mission to “offer a service to help the body heal itself,…

If you are looking for a massage therapist to help ease your aches and pains, give Becka’s Bodyworks in Ludington a call! Rebecka Baugus, LMT, started Becka’s Bodyworks seven years

08/15/2025

Editor's note: The following corrects a production error in the special section for the Oceana County Fair that appears in this week's Oceana Herald Journal's publication. The events for Thursday and Friday, August 21 and August 22 were incorrect in…

Editor's note: The following corrects a production error in the special section for the Oceana County Fair that appears in this week's Oceana Herald Journal's publication. The events for Thursday

08/14/2025

When you walk into Country View Bakery, 4815 W. US 10 in Ludington, the first thing you’ll notice is the amazing aroma of freshly baked goodness. Then you will see the shelves and shelves of cookies, cinnamon rolls, pies and more – all baked by Dani…

When you walk into Country View Bakery, 4815 W. US 10 in Ludington, the first thing you’ll notice is the amazing aroma of freshly baked goodness. Then you will see

08/13/2025

Nestled on U.S. 10 east of Stiles Road, Carter Lumber in Ludington prides itself in being part of a family-owned business offering a wide range of services and building materials for construction needs for the local area and beyond.

Nestled on U.S. 10 east of Stiles Road, Carter Lumber in Ludington prides itself in being part of a family-owned business offering a wide range of services and building materials

08/08/2025

Every now and then a rainbow will arc over Hightower Lake in central Oceana County and when it does, you can bet one end of it will lead you to the proverbial golden pot – the Hightower Bar and Grill.

Every now and then a rainbow will arc over Hightower Lake in central Oceana County and when it does, you can bet one end of it will lead you to

08/06/2025

SHELBY, MI – The West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission,

08/06/2025

The Michigan Municipal League is excited to announce the four finalists for the 2025 Community Excellence Award (CEA): the Cities of Hart and Negaunee, and the Villages of Milford and Roscommon.

The Michigan Municipal League is excited to announce the four finalists for the 2025 Community Excellence Award (CEA): the Cities of Hart and Negaunee, and the Villages of Milford and

07/26/2025

Olivia Bradley, Pentwater Township Library employee, heard about the Camino de Santiago about seven or eight years ago. She says, “And as soon as I knew there was a backpacking trail in Spain, that’s all I needed to know – I was going to do it somed…

Olivia Bradley, Pentwater Township Library employee, heard about the Camino de Santiago about seven or eight years ago. She says, “And as soon as I knew there was a backpacking

07/26/2025

Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast shared a Traffic Crash Report for an accident involving an SUV and a semi-truck carrying cherry juice, which occurred on July 17. Mast said, “You will notice there were several injuries, but we were very lucky in tha…

Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast shared a Traffic Crash Report for an accident involving an SUV and a semi-truck carrying cherry juice, which occurred on July 17. Mast said, “You

07/25/2025

The 11th Annual Heroes on the Dunes celebration on July 19 began at Val-du-Lakes, where many veterans, first responders and their families joined in a parade of dune buggies heading to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes for a day of fun and fellowship. No n…

07/25/2025

The Oceana County Fairgrounds was once again filled with the sounds of laughter, neighs, learning and fun during this year’s 2025 Oceana 4-H Horse Camp and Kaitlynn Scott Memorial Open Youth Horse Show, held July 10 through 12. The grounds served as…

The Oceana County Fairgrounds was once again filled with the sounds of laughter, neighs, learning and fun during this year’s 2025 Oceana 4-H Horse Camp and Kaitlynn Scott Memorial Open

07/22/2025

Looking for a fun and affordable way to show your bestie you appreciate them? Do you simply want to make someone smile? Check out bestiebagz.com or the Bestie Bagz shop at 107 W. Loomis in Ludington.

Looking for a fun and affordable way to show your bestie you appreciate them? Do you simply want to make someone smile? Check out bestiebagz.com or the Bestie Bagz shop