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, Hart Public Schools campus has been a busy place. Work has been underway this summer on building projects approved by voters last spring. Voters in the school district voted 632-408…
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 was seriously injured in the crash is Jorge Garcia, 40, of Miami, Fla., according to…
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 camping area at the Electric Forest Festival, June 28. “The FBI is offering a reward…
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…
ROTHBURY — Michigan State Police have eliminated a Muskegon-area woman as a suspect in the investigation into the death of a newborn infant whose body was discovered during the 2026…
PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Pentwater Township voters will decide Aug. 4 whether to approve a new four-year operating millage that would provide funding for Pentwater District Library services through 2029. The…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Local history will come to life later this month as the Friends of Pentwater Township Cemetery hosts the Pentwater Township Cemetery Stroll, a…
Eight west Michigan artists will open their studios and showrooms to the public next week as part of the annual Art Ramble West Michigan, a self-guided tour stretching from Ludington…
Austin Matthew Smith, 20, born Oct. 18, 2005 passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of joy, loyalty, and adventure. Rarely seen without a smile on…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A wandering alligator was safely returned to its owner early Thursday morning after an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy found the reptile sitting in a rain puddle along…
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