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‘Grillin’ for God’ at the Ladder

July 18, 2025

SHELBY — The Ladder Community Center will host “Grillin’ for God” every Friday during the month of August. There is no cost to attend this event. “We want to bless our community by serving hot dogs and chips from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring your family and friends.” The Ladder Community Center is located at 67 N. State Street…

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Police investigate sextortion case

July 17, 2025

COLFAX TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated a sextortion case Wednesday afternoon, July 16, in the 5300 block of North 176th Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A 26-year-old man was being blackmailed after sending nude photos of himself to a person who he thought was a woman interested in a romantic relationship who he met through…

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Police news, published July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, July 15, 2025: 1:14 a.m., a 31-year-old Manistee man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Loop Road, Ferry Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 11:50 a.m., a 56-year-old…

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Hart PD news, published July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 10, 2025: 1:47 a.m., alarm, 2000 block of Oceana Drive, City of Hart. 11:59 a.m., alarm, 600 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 4:16 p.m., a 53-year-old Hart woman was…

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Hart superintendent to retire at end of school year

July 16, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor.  HART — Mark Platt will be the longest-serving superintendent in Hart Public School’s history when he retires at the end of the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Platt, 59, has led a team of dedicated educators with the cooperation of strong…

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