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Quick actions save boy buried in the sand dunes

July 7, 2025

‘… the child had been removed from the sand and was blue in color with no pulse.’ GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — First responders’ and bystanders’ quick actions saved the life of a 9-year-old Fenton boy who was buried in the sand at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Friday evening, July 4, according to Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. “On Friday July…

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Lewis farms owner dies after being struck by pickup truck in business parking lot

July 7, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP —  Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo owner Cindy Lewis, 56, was struck by a pickup truck in the business’s parking lot Friday morning, July 4, shortly before 8 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Lewis died from her injuries Sunday, July…

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Man arrested on six charges with meth charge pending

July 7, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on charges of fleeing and eluding police, operating while intoxicated, carrying a concealed weapon, felony firearm, second-offense driving while…

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Police news, published July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, July 2, 2025:…

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Obituary: Lois Irene Haus, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater

July 7, 2025

Lois Irene (Pratt) Haus, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday July 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born March 12, 1927, in Scottville, Lois was the…

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Employment: Fork Lift Drivers

July 6, 2025

Employment: Fork Lift Drivers Indian Summer is hiring first and second shift Fork Lift Drivers for cherry season. First shift starting pay: $16 per hour Second shift starting pay: $17…

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Obituary: John Christian Herremans, 90, of Walkerville

July 5, 2025

John Christian Herremans, 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, July 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, with much love and support from his…

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Obituary: Monica May Baranski, 87, of Shelby

July 5, 2025

Monica May Baranski, 87, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was born May 4, 1938, in Detroit, the daughter of Stanley and Elizabeth (Ziobron) Wierzbicki. Following high…

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Super drunk driving suspect leads police on high-speed chase

July 2, 2025

FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on charges of fleeing and eluding police, operating with a high blood alcohol content (.17 or higher)/super drunk driving, second-offense driving…

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Kids find artillery shell while magnet fishing in Lake Michigan

July 2, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Less than a month after artillery mortars from the former US Army training base, Camp Claybanks, were discovered at a residence, an…

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Man sentenced to 20-80 years in prison for deadly drug deal

July 2, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Oceana County man was sentenced to 20-80 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, July 1, for the…

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Hart High School honor roll

July 1, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The following were named to the Hart High School honor roll for the…

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Fireworks to light up the sky this week for the Fourth of July

July 1, 2025

The following are fireworks shows on tap this week in celebration of the Fourth of July: Wednesday, July 2: Hart Sparks, downtown Hart, dusk Thursday, July 3: Pentwater Fireworks, Charles…

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Hart High School Class of ’95 reunion

July 1, 2025

HART — The Hart High School Class of 1995 is having a 30-year reunion Saturday, Aug. 16, from 6-10 p.m. at the Colonial Golf Course. The cost is $20 per…

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New Era Police Chief to retire after 61 years in law enforcement

June 30, 2025

Chief Roy Strait turns 88 years old July 3 By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor NEW ERA — New Era Police Chief Roy Strait is hanging up his police officer hat…

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Sheriff’s office to participate in Operation Dry Water July 4-6

June 30, 2025

Boaters can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence on the water, including sobriety checkpoints and targeted patrols.  PENTWATER – The Fourth of July holiday weekend is one of…

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Obituary: Elsa F. Creed, 75, of Hart

June 30, 2025

Elsa F. Creed, laid down her sword for the final time on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in her fierce fight against cancer.  She did not lose the battle, but simply…

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Police news, published June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  Monday, June 23, 2025: 8:57 p.m,. A 27-year-old Linden, Michigan man was arrested…

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Suspect in counterfeit money case identified

June 27, 2025

OCP readers help find suspect HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office “has identified a suspect and is working through the investigation” in a counterfeit money case, said Oceana County…

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79th District Court arraignments, published June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Tony Liu, 27, of Swedesboro, New Jersey; delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance — cocaine, heroin…

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79th District Court sentencings, published June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Lisa Rebecca Birkett, 53, of Rothbury, pleaded guilty June 3 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced…

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