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Long-time Hart High School teacher to retire

January 14, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — After 25 years, Hart High School teacher Brett Ramseyer will retire at the end of the school year at the age of 48. When Ramseyer first came on board, he replaced his mother, the late Joan Ramseyer, who retired in 2000. “She taught…

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Man faces 5-15 years in prison for CSC

January 13, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 45-year-old Walkerville man pleaded “no contest” to third-degree criminal sexual conduct in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 13. Brandon Lee Chase faces a five to 15 year prison term for the conviction. He is scheduled to…

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Police news, published Jan. 13, 2025

January 13, 2025

The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025: 10:38 a.m., a 30-year-old Walkerville man was cited for driving while license suspended and operating without insurance, North 176th Avenue, Colfax Township. Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025: 12:51 p.m., a 45-year-old…

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Winter weather advisory continues until 1 a.m. Wednesday

January 13, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — Several west Michigan counties, including Oceana County, are under a winter weather advisory that begins Monday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. and continues until Wednesday, Jan. 15,…

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Robotics teams raise money for practice facility

January 13, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, Jan. 4, during the high school…

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Recent death: Curtis Lon Griffis, 76, of Ludington

January 12, 2025

  Curtis Lon Griffis, 76, of Ludington, died on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…

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Horszowski Trio to perform Jan. 19 in Hart

January 10, 2025

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present the Horszowski Trio with a matinee concert on Sunday, Jan. 19, beginning at 3 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools…

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Winter weather advisory issued 

January 10, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory Friday, Jan. 10, that remains in effect until Saturday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. The advisory includes west…

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New mascot ignites Wildcat spirit

January 10, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — A new Wildcat mascot costume replaces its decades-old…

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HPD report, published Jan. 10, 2025

January 10, 2025

The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025: 1:43 a.m., alarm, 60 block of State Street, City of Hart. 11:09 a.m., animal complaint, 70 block of…

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Recent births, published Jan. 10, 2025

January 10, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Oliver Allen Olmstead, the son of Brittany Rodrigues…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Jan. 9, 2025

January 9, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Ryan Maynard Galloway, 41, of Newaygo; third-degree home invasion, malicious destruction of property $200-$1,000 and…

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Jury finds man guilty of CSC

January 9, 2025

HART — A jury found a 26-year-old Hart man guilty of a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Wednesday, Jan. 8 Ryan Carl…

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Obituary: Scott Bryan Carlson, 56, of New Era

January 9, 2025

Scott Bryan Carlson, 56, of New Era, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born September 27, 1968, in Hart, the son of Jerry and Justine (Arden)…

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Notice to Creditors: Trust Estate, Ralph D. Rounds

January 9, 2025

Notice to Creditors: Trust Estate, Ralph D. Rounds Trust Estate of Ralph D. Rounds. UAD: December 26, 2007. To all creditors. Notice to Creditors: The Decedent/Grantor, Ralph D. Rounds; date…

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Asparagus Queen reign undergoing renaissance 

January 8, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Asparagus Queen program is undergoing some positive changes under new leadership. The Asparagus Queen reigns over the National Asparagus Festival (NAF) that…

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Traffic stops lead to pending meth, heroin, cocaine charges

January 8, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — Three separate traffic stops by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office so far this week have led to pending drug possession charges. The first traffic stop occurred Monday,…

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Medical emergency leads to vehicle sliding off road

January 8, 2025

BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Benona Township man was transported to an area hospital following a vehicle slide-off that resulted from a medical emergency while he was driving on Stony…

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Employment: Library Assistant: Youth Services, Scottville

January 8, 2025

Employment: Library Assistant: Youth Services, Scottville The Mason County District Library is seeking applications for the position of Librarian Assistant 1: Youth Services Scottville, in order to bring children’s services…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published Jan. 7, 2025

January 7, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Timothy Lee Hardy, Sr., 61, pleaded guilty Nov. 18, 2024 to assault with…

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79th District Court sentences, published Jan. 7, 2025

January 7, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Brandon Scott Thrailkill, 31, of Mears pleaded guilty Aug. 13, 2024 to larceny less than $200 and…

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