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Hart man sent to prison for choking brother over legroom argument in car 

May 8, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 28-year-old Hart man was sentenced to 16 months to 10 years in prison for a conviction of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Monday, May 5. Gilberto Miguel Colon pleaded “no contest” to the charge, March 10.  “They were traveling in a…

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Zoily Sarabia wins Troy Moran Ride with the Pirate Pride car

May 8, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart High School sophomore Zoily Sarabia recently won the Troy Moran Ride with the Pirate Pride car. The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu was procured by Greg Fleming of Affordable Auto in Shelby, said Det. Sgt. Kevin Skipski of the…

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Bryn Adams wins Shelby High School’s Ride with Pride car

May 8, 2025

WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Shelby High School senior Bryn Adams recently won a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu through the Ride With Pride program. Meyers Chevrolet in New Era procured the car and donated toward its purchase, along with…

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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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