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School leader thanks community for passing bond proposal

November 6, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Schools Superintendent/Principal Craig Barter is thankful to the community for passing a $7.59 million bond proposal Tuesday, Nov. 5, during the general election. The project focuses on keeping students and staff “warm, safe and secure.”  The school district had a similar proposal on the May 7 ballot that failed by just…

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Oceana County election results

November 6, 2024

Eric Fox wins probate judge race Pentwater passes school bond proposal There are 22,784 registered voters in Oceana County, and 13,489 of those registered voters cast ballots, which is 59.20 percent. Local Contested Races Oceana County Probate Judge — vote for one (non-partisan) Eric Fox…

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A word about sending us information

November 5, 2024

Dear Readers, As a news service, we are more than happy to promote local community organizations and their events. In order for us to publish information about your organization and its events, I am asking that you send an email with the appropriate information: Who,…

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Christmas events 2024

November 5, 2024

The following Christmas events scheduled for Mason and Oceana counties have been reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. If your organization is holding an event, please email:…

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Veterans Day parade, 5K this Saturday

November 5, 2024

Local schools host veterans programs Monday By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and a Veterans Day Parade is set for this Saturday, Nov.…

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Obituary: Barbara Jane VanWestrienen, 86, of Kalamazoo

November 5, 2024

Barbara Jane VanWestrienen, 86, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at Seminole Shores Assisted Living Center in Muskegon. She was born November 21, 1937, in East Liverpool, Ohio,…

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Man trimming tree dies of accidental electrocution

November 4, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Hart man was killed by an accidental electrocution when the pole saw he was using to cut a branch off…

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Hart High School brings ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ to life

November 4, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership in Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School will bring one of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg…

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Travel trailer broken down along US 31 reported stolen

November 4, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A travel trailer that was parked along northbound US 31 near Shelby Road with a flat tire was reported stolen, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The…

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Teen arrested for felonious assault with edged weapon

November 4, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for felonious assault Saturday,…

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Shed reported stolen

November 4, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A shed valued at $12,000 was reported stolen from the 2300 block of South 64th Avenue on Halloween morning Thursday, Oct. 31. The 12-by-24 foot shed has…

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Election Day information for voters

November 4, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Tuesday, Nov. 5 will be your final opportunity to vote in the 2024 General Election. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.…

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Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Blackmer, 85, of Hart

November 4, 2024

Robert “Bob” Allen Blackmer, 85, of Hart passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Robert and Donna Blackmer, born July 28, 1939.…

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Daily briefing subscription supports local news

November 2, 2024

Folks, we could use your help. We work very hard getting the news out to you every day. We have some wonderful advertisers who support us and help us keep…

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HPD news, published Nov. 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024: 7:14 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Jefferson Street, City of Hart. 8:45 p.m., suspicious situation,…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Nov. 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Robert Scott Poort, 63, of 320 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, pleaded guilty Sept. 24 to operating while…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Nov. 1, 2024

November 1, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Robert Joe Smith, 40, of 1423 W. Arthur Rd., New…

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Hart proposing changing city council meeting dates, times to increase participation

October 31, 2024

HART – The City of Hart has two proposals on the general election ballot, and one of which is a proposal that would allow the council to change its meeting…

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Obituary: Marilyn Jean Baker, 86, of Pentwater, formerly of Fountain

October 31, 2024

Marilyn Jean Baker, 86, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, October 27, 2024 after a short illness. She was born on September 7, 1938 to Katherine “Kate” and Peter Bekkering. Marilyn…

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Employment: English Learners Paraprofessional

October 31, 2024

Employment: English Learners Paraprofessional This is a paid posting. Posted until Nov. 15, 2024. 

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Inmate accused of bringing fentanyl into jail and delivering it to another inmate who nearly died

October 30, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Mason County jail inmate, who is a habitual offender, faces multiple charges for allegedly bringing fentanyl into the jail and furnishing…

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