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Hart library hosts author Erin Bartels

March 20, 2024

HART — The Hart Area Public Library is hosting Erin Bartels Tuesday, April 9, at 10 a.m. at the Hart Community Center as part of the Library of Michigan’s 2024 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour. This year, 13 authors whose engaging works were chosen as 2024 Michigan Notable Books will visit 50 sites throughout the state. ​Erin will be discussing…

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Pint-sized principal

March 18, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — First grader Claire Pochyla raised the most money of any student for her school’s playground fundraiser, earning her the prize of being “Principal for the Day.” “I won the fundraiser because I got the most money, and then…

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News alert: Semi truck crash on US 31

March 18, 2024

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a semi truck crash on southbound US 31 near Monroe Road Monday, March 18, around 1 p.m. The caller reported to Mason Oceana 911 that the male semi truck driver was able to exit the vehicle and was not injured.

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Man suffers minor injuries in US 31 rollover crash

March 18, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Grand Haven man suffered minor injuries in a rollover crash on US 31 Sunday, March 17, around 10:30 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The man was southbound in a 2003 Ford F150 pickup truck near Monroe Road “when he lost control and went left off the highway, striking a pine…

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First responders save woman, man trapped inside burning SUV

March 18, 2024

  HART TOWNSHIP — Oceana County emergency first responders saved two people who were trapped inside a burning SUV after it crashed on US 31 Saturday, March 16, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “The occupants did suffer some injuries but were very fortunate that they were able to be pulled from the vehicle as it was on fire…

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