Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Spitler Elementary School teachers Danica Elder and Dean DeVries launched an action-based learning class this school year that focuses on teaching social and emotional skills through physical activity. The class takes place daily during ‘first hour.’ They instruct…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 31-year-old man was sentenced to 14 months to four years in prison for a conviction of assault with a dangerous weapon in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, March 9. Cody Morgan Denton threatened two Oceana County sheriff’s deputies with a hatchet and two knives, said Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon. …
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, March 4, 2026: 12:22 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 24-year-old New Era man was cited for driving while license revoked, Elm and Ray Streets, Village of New Era. Friday, March 6, 2026:…
HART — The City of Hart announced the promotion of Lindsay Brown to the position of economic and community development coordinator, filling a role that has been vacant since City Manager Nichole Kleiner previously served in the position before returning to lead the city. “Brown previously served the city as utility billing clerk and deputy clerk and will continue managing…
Concert band earns straight 1s at festival SHELBY — Six Shelby High School band students recently qualified for state solo and ensemble, and the concert band earned straight 1s at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Festival. Ensembles are rated on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the highest rating possible. The six students who qualified…
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