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Hart voters pass bond issue

May 7, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor $14 million in improvements will include upgrading the stadium and track Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public School District in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Voters in the Hart Public School district voted 632-408 to pass a bond issue Tuesday, May 6. The successful passage of the proposal will allow the…

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Police search for missing 9-year-old girl

May 7, 2025

UPDATE: Elaina has been found  HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 9-year-old girl, Elaina Torres, Wednesday, May 7. “We have a missing 9-year-old in Hesperia and are actively looking for her,” said Lt. Scott Bosley. “We are being assisted by the Michigan State Police. Her clothing description is unknown at this time.” If anyone…

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Oceana County Road Commission receives three state awards

May 7, 2025

LANSING – The Oceana County Road Commission (OCRC) was honored with three statewide IMPRESS Awards at the 2025 County Road Association of Michigan Highway Conference.  “IMPRESS Awards recognize county road agencies that demonstrate innovation on noteworthy projects in the categories of communications, operations and collaboration,” states a press release from the County Road Association of Michigan. Oceana County received awards…

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Barbershop quartet to perform in Hart May 16

May 6, 2025

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will close its 2024-2025 season Friday, May 16, with a performance by the barbershop quartet, Midtown.  The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools auditorium, located in the middle school.  Midtown is a dynamic, international award-winning vocal quartet that provides an entertainment experience capable of catering to multiple…

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Section of Hogan Road closed for culvert work

May 6, 2025

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Hogan Road between 72nd Avenue and Oceana Drive is closed for culvert maintenance until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. “The road will be closed on each side of the culvert work, and traffic will not be able to get through that area,” states OCRC. “Please use an alternate route to access homes.” _____________________________…

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