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Bike trail to lead to Lake Michigan access in Pentwater, Montague

September 21, 2026

HART — The 22-mile Hart-Montague William Field Memorial Trail will eventually lead to Lake Michigan access in Pentwater and Montague. Work continues to secure funding to complete the Pentwater Hart Trail that would extend from the Hart-Montague William Field Memorial Trail to Pentwater. Meanwhile, Montague and White River townships continue ongoing efforts to extend the bike trail to Medbery Park…

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Ambrose, Moolenaar outline priorities in 2nd Congressional District race

September 17, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Democrat Benjamin Ambrose and Republican U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar will face each other in the Nov. 3 general election for Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District. The district includes all of Barry, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Ionia, Isabella, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Oceana and Osceola counties, along with portions of Eaton, Kent, Midland, Muskegon, Ottawa and…

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Pirates to celebrate Homecoming

September 17, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart High School will celebrate Homecoming next week. The Pirates’ Homecoming events will kick off Sunday, Sept. 20, with the annual Powderpuff games. This year’s theme is Rio, and spirit week days are as follows:  Monday, Sept. 21: Rio after Dark — Pajama Day…

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Missing man found dead in car submerged in Pentwater Lake

September 16, 2026

PENTWATER — A man’s body was recovered that was found inside a car submerged in Pentwater Lake Wednesday morning, Sept. 16. The man had been reported missing in Grand Haven, said Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. Foul play is not suspected, said the chief. The vehicle was discovered by kayakers at the Municipal Boat Launch just before 9 a.m. Upon…

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79th District Court felony arraignments, published Sept. 16, 2026

September 16, 2026

HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Randi Alexis Shiley, 22, delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy and delivery manufacture of a schedule 1-3 drug. Offense date: June 25, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Preliminary exam: Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. Jeremy Frank King, 45, larceny by conversion $1,000-$20,000. Offense date: Aug.…

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