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79th District Court sentencings, published Aug. 7, 2025

August 7, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Alberto Tejada, Jr., 39, pleaded guilty July 22 to domestic violence and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for time served; six months probation; and $525 in fines and costs. Marcelino Gonzalez, 51, pleaded guilty July 23 to second-offense driving while license suspended and…

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Pentwater Homecoming set for Aug. 14-17

August 6, 2025

PENTWATER — It doesn’t get much more All-American than Pentwater Homecoming. Locals and visitors alike are gearing up to celebrate their beloved community during the village’s largest annual event Aug. 14-17. In its 95th year, the late summer celebration includes many activities that return year after year. Favorites include the strawberry shortcake social, a combined concert with the Pentwater Civic…

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Brandon Bruce hired as Hart High School principal

August 6, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART – Brandon Bruce is excited to be back as Hart Public Schools high school principal. Bruce, 53, was hired back at Hart Public Schools two years ago as the Spitler Elementary School principal after serving as superintendent of his alma…

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National Night Out focuses on fun

August 6, 2025

Photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  SHELBY TOWNSHIP — National Night Out drew hundreds of people to the Shelby Township Community Park Tuesday evening, Aug. 5, where police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other public safety personnel showed the community their vehicles; provided demonstrations of life-saving equipment; gave away prizes and food; and played games with the children. The event, which…

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Parolee sentenced to prison for dealing drugs

August 6, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 36-year-old man was sentenced to 29 months to 20 years in prison Monday, Aug 4, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic, according to court records. Stephen Dale Yeager pleaded guilty to the charge, June 16. Yeager received credit for one day…

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