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Motorcycle stolen in Rothbury

August 5, 2026

ROTHBURY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of an orange 1981 Yamaha motorcycle that was stolen from Meadow Drive in the Oceana Shores subdivision Monday, Aug. 3, at 1 a.m. If anyone has information about the theft, they are asked to call the sheriff’s office at 231-873-2121 or submit a tip using the Oceana County Sheriff’s…

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Cole likely to win Republican nomination for 32nd State Senate District

August 5, 2026

Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole appeared headed for victory Tuesday in the Republican primary for Michigan’s 32nd State Senate District, building a commanding lead over challenger Max Riekse with strong support across Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties. With unofficial results available from three of the…

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Mason, Oceana voters renew 911 operating millage by overwhelming margin

August 5, 2026

Voters in Mason and Oceana counties overwhelmingly approved the renewal of the Mason-Oceana 911 operating millage Tuesday, extending funding for the region’s emergency dispatch system through 2031. Unofficial election results showed the proposal received a combined 10,657 yes votes and 3,780 no votes across the…

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Oceana County election results

August 5, 2026

HART — The following are Aug. 4 primary election results in Oceana County: Governor Democrat Jocelyn Benson 2,573 Christopher Robert Swanson 334 Republican Mike Cox 476 John James 1,874 US…

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Mason-Oceana 911 log, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2026

August 5, 2026

Mason and Oceana county law enforcement agencies and emergency responders handled a wide range of calls Tuesday, Aug. 4, including reports of indecent exposure, a criminal sexual conduct complaint, domestic…

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Mason County Central helped shape three local school superintendents

August 4, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Three local school superintendents who now lead neighboring districts…

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National Night Out brings community together

August 4, 2026
National Night Out brings community together

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office hosted National Night Out at the Shelby Township Community Park Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 4-8 p.m. The event is an annual community-building…

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Over $22K in restitution ordered in trailer theft case

August 4, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 38-year-old Pierson, Mich. man was ordered in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 3, to pay over $22,000 in restitution for…

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Employment: Special Education Teacher – MoCI (MCE School)

August 4, 2026

West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Teacher – MoCI at Mason County Eastern Schools.  Bachelor’s degree and valid teacher certification with special education…

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Man sentenced to prison in child death case

August 3, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 34-year-old man was sentenced to 54 months (4 ½ years) to 10 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday,…

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OWI, concealed weapon, fleeing arrests top weekend police activity

August 3, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Monday, July 27, 2026: 8:11 p.m., a 25-year-old Manistee man was arrested on…

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Sheriff’s office announces 90-day trial of Flock cameras

August 3, 2026

‘The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office does not intend to share data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of this evaluation or any potential future deployment.’ HART —…

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Public notice: Roadside brush control planned on Oceana County roads

August 3, 2026

Motorists and property owners are advised that roadside brush control operations will begin in Oceana County later this month. Saldivar Imperial Services LLC, of Saginaw, has been contracted by the…

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Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club accepting funding requests 

July 31, 2026

PENTWATER — Pentwater Jr. Women’s Club is accepting funding requests from local organizations.  The funding guidelines and the funding request form are available on www.pentwaterjrwomensclub.com. Requests must be submitted no…

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Trinity Health Shelby Hospital receives American Heart Association award 

July 31, 2026

SHELBY – Trinity Health Shelby Hospital earned the Get With The Guidelines — Rural Stroke Gold quality achievement award from the American Heart Association.  Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids,…

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Oceana Democrats host picnic Aug. 4

July 31, 2026

MEARS — The Oceana County Democrats are hosting the “August Community Event/General Membership Meeting and Annual Potluck Picnic” Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Johnson Square Park on West Fox Road.   Attendees…

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Hart PD news, published July 30, 2026

July 30, 2026

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department. Thursday, July 23, 2026: 12:31 a.m., criminal sexual conduct investigation, City of Hart. 7:23 p.m., noise complaint, 100 block of…

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Oceana Conservation District receives nearly $30,000 grant

July 30, 2026

The Oceana Conservation District was recently awarded a $29,237 grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).  Grant funds will be used to create a Watershed…

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Oceana County ballot for Aug. 4 primary election

July 30, 2026

The following is the Oceana County ballot for the state primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4: Governor Four-year term -— vote for not more than one Democrat Jocelyn Benson of Ferndale,…

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Editorial: A difficult but necessary decision on local sports coverage

July 30, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief There are some decisions that are easy to make, and there are others that weigh heavily because they involve something people genuinely care about. This is…

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Great Lakes Energy grant supports Hart Food Club expansion

July 30, 2026

LUDINGTON — Lakeshore Food Club has received a $5,000 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund to help equip its new Hart Food Club, which is expected to open…

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