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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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79th District Court arraignments, published July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Allen Michael McClellan, 34, of Rothbury; analogues possession. Preliminary exam: July 22 at 1 p.m. – Dominique Niccolas Hampton, 26, of Hesperia; assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. Preliminary exam: Aug. 5 at 1 p.m.         Misdemeanors Trey Everett-Collin Gregorski, 31, of Manistee; operating…

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79th District Court sentencings, published July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Joseph Scott Summerskill, 40, of Hesperia, pleaded guilty June 24 to second-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 46 days in jail with credit for 46 days served; $286.40 in restitution; and $125 in fines and costs. Laurence Andrew Hill, 62, of Montague, pleaded guilty June 24…

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Silver Lake vacation home damaged by fire

July 15, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A fire damaged a vacation rental home on Silver Lake Monday evening, July 14. The blaze ignited at 1488 North Shore Dr. around 5:30 p.m., and firefighters remained on scene for about three hours, said Hart Area Fire Department Public Information Officer Troy Maloney, who is the Oceana County Emergency Manager. “It…

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Shelby Fruit Festival Pie Contest and Auction set for Aug. 16

July 15, 2025

SHELBY — Are you ready to whip up some hometown fun and to maybe win a trophy or two? Become a part of a sweet new tradition. The Shelby Fruit Festival Pie Contest and Auction is set for Saturday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. Submit your homemade pie in one of three categories: apple, cherry or other. Trophies will be…

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