Blog Archives

Man sentenced to prison for meth delivery/manufacture

May 5, 2026

HART — A 27-year-old man was sentenced to three to 20 years in prison for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 4, according to court records. Kaleb Joshua-James Pringle pleaded guilty to the charge, March 9. Judge Susan K. Sniegowski gave Pringle credit for 52 days served in jail. His Oceana County…

Read more »

MSP report, published May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Thursday, April 30, 2026: 1:40 p.m., a 40-year-old New Era man was cited for operating without a license, Michigan Avenue, Village of Rothbury. Friday, May 1, 2026:…

Read more »

Dana Nessel to speak at Oceana County Democrats spring fundraiser 

May 5, 2026

SHELBY — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will serve as the keynote speaker for the Oceana County Democrats spring fundraiser, ”Serving Up Democracy,” Tuesday, June 2, from 5-8 p.m.  The event will consist of dinner catered by Q Smokehouse of Ludington; music by Ruth Miller; and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Oceana County Democrats and…

Read more »

Nationally-renowned bluegrass band to perform May 15

May 5, 2026

HART — The Hart Community Community Performing Arts Series will conclude its 2025-2026 season Friday, May 15, with a special performance by the nationally-renowned bluegrass band, Authentic Unlimited. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium, located in the Hart Middle School. Authentic Unlimited is a bluegrass group that is composed of Jerry Cole, Stephen…

Read more »

Hart discus thrower shatters 41-year record

April 30, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Not only did Hart High School senior Shelbie Choponis break the 41-year-old discus record set by 1985 HHS grad Shelley Kelley-Hartley, she had the opportunity to meet the previous record holder this week. Kelley-Hartley’s previous record was 120…

Read more »

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Area Churches