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Obituary: Maria Guadalupe Vasquez, 84, of Hart

May 10, 2025

Maria Guadalupe Vasquez, 84, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born August 21, 1940, in Mercedes, Texas. Maria was a hardworking, loving mother, and faithful wife to the love of her life, Fabian Vasquez Sr. She liked to cook and at 47, she and Fabian opened their restaurant, LaFiesta to…

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Basement fire ignites at hardware store 

May 9, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor NEW ERA — Firefighters’ quick actions saved a historic hardware store from burning down Thursday afternoon, May 8. A store employee received burns to his hand, however. Fire crews from Shelby-Benona, Grant Township and Hart departments responded to a fire…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Roel Belmares, 30, pleaded “no contest” March 10 to assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder and was sentenced May 5 to 85 days in jail with…

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HPD report, published May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 1, 2025: 6:68 p.m., missing person, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. Friday, May 2, 2025:…

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Recent death: Maria Guadalupe Vasquez, 84, of Hart

May 9, 2025

Maria Guadalupe Vasquez, 84, of Hart, died on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born August 21, 1940, in Mercedes, Texas. Mass of Christian…

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Hart man sent to prison for choking brother over legroom argument in car 

May 8, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 28-year-old Hart man was sentenced to 16 months to 10 years in prison for a conviction of assault with intent to do…

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Zoily Sarabia wins Troy Moran Ride with the Pirate Pride car

May 8, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart High School sophomore Zoily Sarabia recently won…

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Bryn Adams wins Shelby High School’s Ride with Pride car

May 8, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Shelby High School…

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Nominations open for Pentwater ‘2025 Citizen of the Year’

May 8, 2025

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is accepting nominations for the club’s 2025 Citizen of the Year. The winner will be recognized at an Oct. 7 community dinner and program…

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Hart voters pass bond issue

May 7, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor $14 million in improvements will include upgrading the stadium and track Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public School District in partnership with Oceana…

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Police search for missing 9-year-old girl

May 7, 2025

UPDATE: Elaina has been found  HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 9-year-old girl, Elaina Torres, Wednesday, May 7. “We have a missing 9-year-old in…

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Oceana County Road Commission receives three state awards

May 7, 2025

LANSING – The Oceana County Road Commission (OCRC) was honored with three statewide IMPRESS Awards at the 2025 County Road Association of Michigan Highway Conference.  “IMPRESS Awards recognize county road…

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Barbershop quartet to perform in Hart May 16

May 6, 2025

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will close its 2024-2025 season Friday, May 16, with a performance by the barbershop quartet, Midtown.  The concert will begin at 7:30…

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Section of Hogan Road closed for culvert work

May 6, 2025

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Hogan Road between 72nd Avenue and Oceana Drive is closed for culvert maintenance until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. “The road will be…

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Employment: Custodian/Maintenance

May 6, 2025

Employment: Custodian/Maintenance West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Custodian/Maintenance. High School diploma and at least 6 months of custodial experience required. To view a complete…

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Firefighters battle two fires simultaneously

May 5, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — Firefighters battled two fires — one of which was a garage fire and the other was a rubbish pile fire that got out…

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Police investigate infant’s death

May 5, 2025

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County’s Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 7-month-old baby boy that occurred Sunday evening, May 4, in the 9000 block of South 192nd…

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Police news, published May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of…

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Michigan Irish Music Festival line-up announced

May 5, 2025

MUSKEGON — The Michigan Irish Music Festival, presented by Family Financial Credit Union, has announced its lineup for 2025. The festival will be held Sept. 11-14 at Heritage Landing. This year’s list of artists…

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Portion of Taylor Road closed for culvert work

May 5, 2025

HART TOWNSHIP — Taylor Road between 94th and 100th avenues will be closed daily for culvert work beginning Monday, May 5, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The portion…

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Sheriff’s report, published May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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: Tuesday, April…

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