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79th District Court sentencings, posted April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Joseph Earl Tanner, 56, of 294 Pine St., Shelby, pleaded guilty April 16 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and $1,155 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary…

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Drunk driving arrest tops HPD activity

April 26, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HART — A 54-year-old New Era man was arrested by Hart police for operating while intoxicated on Oceana Drive near Harrison Road Monday, April 22, at 11:15 p.m., according…

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Obituary: Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington

April 26, 2024

Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Stan was born on February 6, 1941, the son of the late Loyal and Elnora (Porter) Schroeder. He was a 1959 graduate of Shelby High School, and later went on to attend…

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Notice to Bidders: GMC Sierra Pickup

April 26, 2024

Notice to Bidders: GMC Sierra Pickup Mason-Lake Conservation District is accepting bids on a 2011 GMC Sierra extended cab pickup, SLE, 4WD, 225,800 miles. Minimum bid: $5,800, must include name,…

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Public Notice: Weare Township Spring Cleanup Day

April 26, 2024
Public Notice: Weare Township Spring Cleanup Day

Public Notice: Weare Township Spring Cleanup Day This is a paid posting. Posted until May 4, 2024. 

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Asparagus queen pageant canceled

April 25, 2024

HART — For the first time in nearly 50 years — with the exception of 2020 due to COVID-19 — a new Asparagus Queen will not be crowned for the…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted April 25, 2024

April 25, 2024

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Bruce Wayne Bramer, 52, of 2505 W. Winston Rd., Rothbury; third-degree child abuse and operating…

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HHS Drama Club presents ‘Clue’ this weekend

April 25, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — The Hart High School Drama Club presents the humorous whodunit Clue this weekend…

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Accused arsonist arraigned

April 25, 2024

HART — A 57-year-old Hart man who allegedly set a mattress on fire inside an apartment earlier this month has been arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on a…

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‘Burnouts’ cancel Cruz-in parade

April 25, 2024

MONTAGUE — For nearly 20 years, hundreds of classic car enthusiasts, including several from Oceana County, have participated in the White Lake area’s Cruz-in event, which draws thousands of people…

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Recent death: Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington

April 25, 2024

  Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 1pm at Oak Grove Funeral…

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Employment: Utility Maintenance Technician I

April 25, 2024

Employment: Utility Maintenance Technician I West Shore Community College seeks an outstanding individual to assist in the Facilities Maintenance area wherever required, including performing general repairs in maintaining building components…

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Former Shelby teacher/coach arrested for accosting child 

April 24, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor NEWAYGO — A former Shelby High School teacher and coach faces felony charges of accosting a child for immoral purposes and using a computer to…

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Pentwater selects Barter as new superintendent

April 24, 2024

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Public Schools Board of Education announced Wednesday, April 24, that it has selected Pentwater Public Schools Assistant Principal Craig Barter as the new superintendent/principal. Barter will…

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Hesperia breaks ground on new pavilion at Vida Weaver Park

April 24, 2024

HESPERIA — The Village of Hesperia recently celebrated the groundbreaking for its newest addition to Vida Weaver Park — a state-of-the-art pavilion designed to enhance the community’s outdoor experience. “The…

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Marshville Dam Road to close for bridge construction

April 24, 2024

BENONA TOWNSHIP — Marshville Dam Road will be closed from 48th Avenue/Fish Road to 54th Avenue, and the Marshville Dam Bridge will be closed for construction until further notice, according…

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Obituary: Debbra Barefoot, 69, of Hart

April 24, 2024

Debbra Barefoot, 69, passed away April 19, 2024,  in the comfort of her home. She was born April 21, 1954, in Hart, to Axel and Leota Johnson, the youngest of…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Randy Ray Anderson, 41, pleaded guilty March 5, 2024 to carrying a concealed weapon and was…

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