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 Mast. “A New Era man was piloting it, and he had just taken off from the Oceana County airport, and he didn’t have enough elevation to clear some trees,” said…
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, “for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke.” According to the National Weather…
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 community will get a chance to celebrate its grand opening Wednesday, July 29. The $9.4…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The 22-year-old man who died following a single-vehicle crash, July 8, has been identified by the Michigan State Police as Frank Baxcajay of Shelby. The passenger who…
ROTHBURY — The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that it is assisting the Michigan State Police in the investigation of a newborn baby found deceased in a porta-potty in the…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — A 43-year-old Shelby man died after reportedly diving into a swimming pool in the 4800 block of West Birch Lane Tuesday afternoon, July 14, according…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PENTWATER — Construction is underway on the Pentwater Historical Society’s long-planned museum expansion, marking the next phase of a project that will nearly double the size…
The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, July 10, 2026: 2:32 a.m., a 36-year-old Montague man was arrested for operating without a license, Skeels Road…
PENTWATER — Artist Catherine Wahl was awarded Best of Show during the Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club 61st Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday, July 11. Wahl uses cyanotype, which is a…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Bud Greiner and Patricia Glover-Hand, who are the original host and hostess of the first Ox Roast and Homecoming, attended the 75th annual event Sunday, July 12,…
The fall school sports season will soon be here, and once again we are seeking sponsors to help cover the cost of providing this service to our readers. Businesses and…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for an ASM Tech English Specialist-Part-time. Michigan secondary teacher certification or equivalent in the area of English or Communications required. To…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a High School Math Specialist-Part-Time. Michigan secondary teacher certification or equivalent in the area of Mathematics required. To view a…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Two people suffered minor injuries Monday evening after the side-by-side off-road vehicle they were riding rolled over on Pete’s Ridge at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. The…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Road Baptist Church will host a Feeding America mobile food distribution on Thursday, July 16, offering free groceries to anyone in need. Registration begins at 4:30…
Judith (Judy) Ann Osten-Sacken, 92, of Hart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with family by her side. Judy was born on Dec. 27, 1933, in Hart, to…
West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a full-time Bus Driver. To view a complete job posting, visit our website at www.wsesd.org Send cover letter, resume and…
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