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Pirate athletes train like troopers

July 22, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The Hart High School cross country teams trained like Michigan State Police troopers Monday morning, July 20. “Before I was a trooper, I was an athletic trainer,” said D/Sgt. Michael Cuevas, who developed and launched the new Train Like…

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Sheriff’s office hosts National Night Out Aug. 4

July 22, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its third annual National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 4-8 p.m. at Shelby Township Community Park, at 4101 W. Buchanan Rd. “This will be a fantastic event for everyone,” stated Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan…

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Man sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for child sex abuse

July 21, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 43-year-old Ginn, Mich. man was sentenced to two consecutive 50-75 year prison terms; two concurrent 50-75 year prison terms; and one consecutive 20-50 year prison term for four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one…

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Conkle resigns as Walkerville super to accept new job

July 21, 2026

WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools Superintendent/Principal Joe Conkle has announced he is resigning after accepting the position of assistant principal of the Newaygo County RESA (Regional Educational Service Agency) Career and…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published July 21, 2026

July 21, 2026

HART — The following were recently sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Karolyn Kay Buozis, 66, pleaded guilty Dec. 9, 2024 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced…

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Police news, published July 21, 2026

July 21, 2026

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: Wednesday, July 15, 2026:…

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Police investigate report of kittens being thrown from vehicle

July 20, 2026

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an animal cruelty case in which a witness reported seeing someone “throwing kittens out of a vehicle going 60 mph”…

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Manistee man injured in dune rollover crash

July 20, 2026

Driver cited for having too many people in vehicle GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Manistee man who was a passenger in a 2025 CF MOTO Force ATV was transported by…

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Teen seriously injured in dune crash

July 20, 2026

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 15-year-old Flat Rock, Mich. boy was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital following a dirt bike crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes…

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Air quality alert extended through Monday 

July 20, 2026

Beach hazards statement in effect through Wednesday The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an air quality alert through Monday, July 20, for elevated levels…

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Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional

July 20, 2026

West Shore ESD has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional.  High School diploma required; 2 years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website…

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Employment: Parish Adminstrative Assistant

July 20, 2026

Parish Administrative Assistant Position Description Reports to: Pastor Employment Type: Part-Time / 24 hrs. (Not to exceed 30 hours per week) Office Hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through…

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Air quality alert extended through Sunday

July 19, 2026

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued an air quality alert for Sunday, July 19, for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke.  Concentrations…

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70-year-old man walks away from aircraft crash

July 17, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 70-year-old New Era man walked away uninjured from an Ultralight aircraft crash Friday morning, July 17, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig…

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Air quality alert extended through Saturday

July 17, 2026

With heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires continuing to choke the air, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) extended an air quality alert through Saturday, July 18,…

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Lake Michigan Carferry to host two hiring events for seasonal positions

July 17, 2026

LUDINGTON — Lake Michigan Carferry will hold two hiring events later this month as it continues recruiting seasonal employees for the 2026 sailing season. The company is seeking applicants for…

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$9.4 million athletic center opens in Shelby Township

July 16, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The 65,000-square-foot Tiger Athletic & Community Center opened last month in the Shelby Township Community Park, at 4101 Buchanan Rd., and the…

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Man who died in swimming pool incident ID’ed

July 16, 2026

LUDINGTON — The 43-year-old Shelby man who died after reportedly “jumped head first” into a swimming pool Tuesday afternoon, July 14, has been identified as Mark Henrickson, Jr., said Mason…

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Building project underway at Hart Public Schools

July 16, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Even though school is out for the summer,…

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Air quality alert continues through Friday

July 16, 2026

With heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires choking the air, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an air quality alert for Thursday and Friday, July…

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Obituary: Ronald Lee Gillis, 78, of of Glenrock, Wyo

July 16, 2026

Ronald L. (Ron) Gillis, 78, of Glenrock, Wyo., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30,2026 in Casper, Wyo. with his wife Beverly and his dog Charlie by his side. Ron…

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