Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Jenna Oleneack took the helm of Spitler Elementary School right before the start of the school year and leads with enthusiasm and experience. Principal Oleneack served as the K-12 assistant principal at Pentwater the previous school year. She…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Blake Louis Babic, 36, pleaded no contest Oct. 21 to fourth-degree child abuse and was sentenced to four days in jail; one year probation; and $450 in fines and costs. One felony…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025: 2 a.m., suspicious situation, Courtland and Johnson streets, City of Hart. 5:17 p.m., wellbeing check, 20 block of Apple Street, City of Hart. 5:27 p.m., alarm, 4000 block of Polk Road,…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Chelce Jo Beagle, 32, of Pullman, Mich., two counts of breaking and entering a building…
Last month we announced that Mason County Press and Oceana County Press will begin covering local sports and recreation. As a small business, adding this level of service requires additional…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PENTWATER — Pentwater Historical Society has plans for a $1.5 million expansion of its museum at 85 S. Rutledge St. The museum has been located in…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 20-year-old Walkerville man was sentenced to three concurrent prison terms in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 10, for convictions of…
HART — A 35-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to two to 15 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 10, for a conviction of second-degree home…
Carvers to compete for $5,000 first place prize SHELBY — Shelby has announced the launch of CarvePrize, a bold new community art experience inspired by Grand Rapids’ ArtPrize, but with…
SHELBY — The Village of Shelby was recently awarded a $648,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan, Shelby Village Administrator Phil Morse announced. “The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,…
Employment: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Temporary Full Time, licensed (COTA/L) West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a TEMPORARY Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed (COTA/L). Michigan Certified…
Great Lakes History Log is presented by Filer Credit Union with offices in Manistee, Ludington, East Lake, and Bear Lake and the Mason County Historical Society, which operates the Port…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 46-year-old man who committed 18 probation violations was sentenced to prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 10. Shawn Alan…
OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids released snow accumulation totals that resulted from Monday’s winter storm, and the Silver Lake area topped the list with 10-14…
The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Hart Public Schools Ludington Area School District Pentwater Public Schools (Veterans Day…
Michigan State Police urges motorists to slow down By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 65-year-old Mears man was transported to an area hospital for treatment of “non-life-threatening”…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The Lakeshore Badgers Varsity Hockey Team will host a special Veterans Day game Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 4:15 p.m. at the West Shore Community Ice Arena, at…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Southbound US 31 near the Shelby Road exit was closed due to a traffic crash Monday morning, Nov. 10, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. It…
HART — The Hart City Council has announced the selection of Nichole Kleiner as the new city manager “following a comprehensive executive search process,” states a press release from the…
A winter storm warning has been issued for Oceana and Mason counties by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Heavy lake effect snow is expected with total snow accumulation…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Nov.…
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