Education

Wildcats gear up for homecoming

January 31, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — The Walkerville Wildcats will celebrate homecoming next week. This year’s homecoming court includes: freshmen Teagan Mannor and Skye Vannett; sophomores Larry Martinez and Ayla Whitehall; juniors Angel Carrillo and Anabelle Fessenden; and seniors Jeff Margret, Gage Mannor, Jaymes…

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All-star Pirate musicians

January 29, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  BIG RAPIDS — Five Hart High School band students performed in the Randall Standridge High School All-Star Band Monday, Jan. 27, at Big Rapids High School. All-star Pirate musicians include: senior J.J. Bizon on French horn, junior Aubrey Hendrickson on flute, sophomore Peter Tuinstra on…

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Tiger athletic boosters host indoor tailgate party Feb. 1

January 16, 2025

SHELBY — The Shelby Tiger Athletic Boosters organization is hosting an indoor tailgate party and dance Saturday, Feb. 1, from 7-11 p.m. at the Shelby Optimist Club. The event is for adults 21 years of age or older. Bring your own beverages. There will be round robin style yard and card games indoors with a live DJ. You do not…

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Long-time Hart High School teacher to retire

January 14, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — After 25 years, Hart High School teacher Brett Ramseyer will retire at the end of the school year at the age of 48. When Ramseyer first came on board, he replaced his mother, the late Joan Ramseyer, who retired in 2000. “She taught…

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New mascot ignites Wildcat spirit

January 10, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — A new Wildcat mascot costume replaces its decades-old predecessor and is igniting school spirit at Walkerville Public Schools. The retired mascot has now become an artifact and was donated to the Walkerville Pioneer House museum, said Walkerville Public…

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