Education

Michigan Dyslexia Institute to open center in Oceana County 

April 22, 2026

HART — A grant from the Oceana Community Foundation will allow the Michigan Dyslexia Institute to open a center in Oceana County. The Oceana County Center of the Michigan Dyslexia Institute received a $10,260 grant from the community foundation. Through this grant, MDI is expanding its services by opening its sixth center in the State of Michigan in Oceana County,…

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Brad Jacobs is excited to take the helm of the Pirate ship

April 22, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart native Brad Jacobs is excited to get started at his new job as the Hart Public Schools superintendent.  The new school leader will take over for Superintendent Mark Platt, who will retire at the end of the…

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Hart High School honor roll

April 20, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The following Hart High School students were named to the honor roll for marking period 3: High Honors Seniors Caleb Ackley Elon Babbin Rowan Best Makenna Carrier April Chaffee Shelbie Choponis Giulia Cremonese Aiden Cull  Miguel Escamilla Lyric Fielder Ali Fleming Dominic Fulford…

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Healthcare guide helps students explore high-demand careers

April 7, 2026

Healthcare is one of the largest and fastest-growing employment sectors in Oceana County, with a complex and wide array of potential career pathways.  “The College Access Networks of Oceana and Mason counties have partnered to create the Healthcare Pathways West Michigan Career Guide, a resource designed to help students explore healthcare careers that align with their interests and goals, but…

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Shelby Jazz Band earns top rating at state festival

March 31, 2026

SHELBY — The Shelby Jazz Band, which includes Shelby middle and high school students, achieved an overall division 1 rating at the Michigan School Bands and Orchestra Association’s State Jazz Festival, March 25, at Mona Shores High School. Bands are rated on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the highest rating possible.  “Our students had fun preparing…

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