Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — Hart cross country teams trained like Michigan State Police troopers Monday morning, July 20. “Before I was a trooper, I was an athletic trainer,” said D/Sgt. Michael Cuevas, who developed and launched the new Train Like a Trooper program.…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its third annual National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 4-8 p.m. at Shelby Township Community Park, at 4101 W. Buchanan Rd. “This will be a fantastic event for everyone,” stated Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. “Please bring your family, friends and neighbors out to the park and enjoy a…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 43-year-old Ginn, Mich. man was sentenced to two consecutive 50-75 year prison terms; two concurrent 50-75 year prison terms; and one consecutive 20-50 year prison term for four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of first-degree child abuse in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 20, according…
WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools Superintendent/Principal Joe Conkle has announced he is resigning after accepting the position of assistant principal of the Newaygo County RESA (Regional Educational Service Agency) Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. Conkle was hired as Walkerville’s superintendent/principal, July 1, 2023, when Dr. Tom Langdon retired. He served as Walkerville’s K-12 principal for five years prior to taking…
HART — The following were recently sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Karolyn Kay Buozis, 66, pleaded guilty Dec. 9, 2024 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced July 6, 2026 to 10 months in jail with credit for 133 days served and $1,348 in fines and costs. Her sentence runs concurrently to another case, according to court…
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