
News alert: Barn fire reported in Ferry FERRY TOWNSHIP — A barn fire was reported at 905 S. 144th Avenue Monday, Dec. 19, at 9:30 a.m.

HMS students donate 150 toys to Toys for Tots program HART — Hart Middle School students donated 150 toys to the Toys for Tots program, making Christmas brighter for less fortunate local children. “HMS Student Leadership orchestrated a Toys for Tots drive over the course of the last few weeks,” said Principal Kevin Ackley. “Classes competed to bring in the…

Local police officers make Christmas merrier for 240 kids. A total of 240 kids from 45 families received presents from Oceana County police officers Saturday morning, Dec. 17, through the Roy’s Kids program. Some of the officers dressed as Santa Claus to greet the children as they dropped off presents. The charitable program was launched in 1994 by New Era…

Born to run Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — It sure seems that state champion and All American athlete Jessie Jazwinski was born to run. The Hart High School sophomore captured the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 individual championship during the state cross…

Power tools stolen during break-in. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Several power tools were stolen during a break-in to a garage located in the 6400 block of East Jefferson Road, according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The break-in was reported Thursday, Dec. 15, around 4 p.m. The case is under investigation, said Hasty. Please consider helping to…