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Heroes to look up to

October 12, 2023

Heroes to look up to Hart’s Buccaneer Buddies program creates a lasting impact By Allison Scarbrough, Editor Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The Buccaneer Buddies program at Hart Public Schools creates lasting friendships between the varsity football players and elementary students. The little kids have heroes to look…

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Pierce Road closed for road work

October 10, 2023

Pierce Road closed for road work FERRY TOWNSHIP — Pierce Road from 132nd Avenue to 144th Avenue is closed to traffic for the next several days for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. OCRC is also reminding motorists that 144th Avenue between Baseline and Buchanan roads is still under construction. Local residents can access their homes.

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Woman, 73, swindled out of $30,000 via Facebook, WhatsApp private messaging services

October 9, 2023

Woman, 73, swindled out of $30,000 via Facebook, WhatsApp private messaging services The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance with offices in Scottville (231-757-4743), Manistee (231-723-3500) and Grand Haven (616-846-7230); text: 231-613-3090; www.smith-eddy.com. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old woman is the victim in a fraud case investigated by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office in which a…

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Dispute over alleged romantic affair turns violent

October 9, 2023

Dispute over alleged romantic affair turns violent Fight involved a knife, baseball bat, car ramming, death threats. By Allison Scarbrough HART — A 57-year-old Hesperia man who faces a felony of assault with intent to murder following a violent encounter with another man over a woman appeared in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 9, for a pretrial hearing. …

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Hart man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl

October 9, 2023

Hart man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 33-year-old Hart man faces up to life in prison for three felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Ricardo Moreno Barrios, of 2 W. Main St., appeared in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 9, for a pretrial hearing.  Barrios is accused of sexually…

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