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Shelby school board expected to select new superintendent Thursday.

June 8, 2022

Shelby school board expected to select new superintendent Thursday. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — The Shelby Public Schools Board of Education is expected to select a new superintendent Thursday, June 9. The board has narrowed down the field to two candidates — Shelby High School Principal Mark Olmstead and Ludington High School Principal Dan Mesyar. The new school leader…

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Fire chief, deputy honored for saving teen from burning house.

June 8, 2022

Fire chief, deputy honored for saving teen from burning house. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost and Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Cavner were honored by the Michigan Sheriff’s Association for their lifesaving efforts during a house fire last December. Chief Dan Yost was presented a Lifesaving Award from the Michigan Sheriff’s Association,…

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Scene of fire-ravaged lakeshore mansion continues to smolder.

June 7, 2022

Scene of fire-ravaged lakeshore mansion continues to smolder. Cause remains under investigation. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The scene of a lakeshore mansion destroyed by fire last Thursday night and Friday, June 2 and 3, continues to smolder several days later. The Pentwater Fire Department issued a press release Monday, June 6, providing more details about the gigantic…

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Hart students graduate from TEAM program.

June 7, 2022

Hart students graduate from TEAM program. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — The Hart Police Department held its annual TEAM (Teaching, Educating and Mentoring) graduation at the Hart Middle School auditorium, June 1. The TEAM program has been taught by D/Sgt. Kevin Skipski for the past 15 years and…

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Hart First Baptist offers VBX June 13-16.

June 7, 2022

Hart First Baptist offers VBX June 13-16. HART — Hart First Baptist Church will host its annual Vacation Bible eXperience (VBX) Monday through Thursday, June 13-16, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Registration opens at 9 a.m. daily. VBX is for kids age 4 (and potty trained) through entering eighth grade. VBX is a free yearly outreach geared toward kids. Each…

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