Pirates to celebrate Homecoming. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School has planned a star-studded week ahead for 2022 Homecoming with a Hollywood theme. The freshmen float theme is New Age (1990s to present); the sophomores theme is Blockbuster Era (1970s-1989); the juniors theme is Golden Era…
Voters to consider 2 Pentwater school proposals. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — After voters defeated a $24 million bond proposal last November by an 816-403 margin, the district is asking voters to consider two new proposals Nov. 8. Next month’s ballot will include Proposal 1 to renovate the existing K-12 school building and reconstruct the running track for $10,725,000…
Pentwater Service Club honors Anna VanDuinen as student of the month. PENTWATER — Pentwater High School senior Anna VanDuinen was honored as the September Student of the Month by members of the Pentwater Service Club during a luncheon Thursday, Sept. 29. VanDuinen was nominated by high school staff members for her leadership skills, service to others, athletics, academic achievements, and…
HPD news, Sept. 30, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022: 8:45 a.m., malicious use of telecommunications, 40 block of State Street, City of Hart. Noon, larceny, 10 block of Park Street, City of Hart. 12:10 p.m., disturbance, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 4:37 p.m., suspicious situation, 200 block…
Sen. VanderWall’s bill would allow non-certified police to patrol ORV trails By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LANSING — The Michigan legislature is currently considering a bill, introduced by Sen. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) that would eliminate the need for police officers to be certified in order to patrol state off road vehicle (ORV) trails. The bipartisan Senate Bill No. 1003 was introduced…
Book swap program opens doors to reading. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A school’s book swap partnership with a local insurance agency has opened doors to reading — locker doors, that is. Most of the books are stored in lockers that weren’t being used…
Woman suffers minor injuries in crash. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 68-year-old woman was complaining of neck pain following a single-vehicle crash on East Jefferson Road near 120th Avenue Wednesday, Sept. 28, shortly after 9 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The Buick Park Avenue tipped over in the crash. The photo provided by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office shows…
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Shelby Harvest Festival gets rolling with Big Wheel races. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A new twist to the Farm to Table Harvest Festival this Saturday, Oct. 1, are Big Wheel races for all ages. The only catch for adults is they have to race backwards. This year marks the fourth annual fall celebration in downtown Shelby, said event…
Obituary: Arlene Osborn-Roche, 97, of Hart. Arlene W. Osborn-Roche, 97, passed away peacefully at Cherry Blossom Manor in Hart on September 23, 2022. Arlene was born September 29, 1924, in Hart, the daughter of Andrew and Carrie Reames. Arlene graduated from Hart High School as an honor student in 1942. She married Earl Osborn on October 27, 1948. After his…
Dad accused of manslaughter in connection to 4-year-old boy’s death skips court hearing. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 32-year-old Rothbury man accused of manslaughter in connection to his 4-year-old son’s death failed to appear for a preliminary examination in Oceana County’s 79th District Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 27. After Judge John Middlebrook reset his bond two weeks ago, Jacob…
Health department seeking coat drive donations. HART — District Health Department #10 is taking winter coat donations for its winter coat drive at several locations across Oceana County until Oct. 19. This year, in collaboration with GHSP, Gray and Company, the Oceana County Council on Aging, Peterson Farms Inc., the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Shelby State Bank, and the United…
6 arrested on felony drug charges by SSCENT. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on felony charges: Carl Quintae Adams, of 131 Myrtle Ave., Muskegon; State, Sheriffs’ Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT); three counts of delivery/manufacture of a narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams. Probable cause hearing: Oct.…
Catalytic converter theft valued at $5,000 reported at park and ride. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A theft of four catalytic converters from the same pickup truck parked at the park and ride on M 20 near US 31 was reported to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Friday, Sept. 23, at 5 p.m., said Lt. Shane Hasty. The four stolen catalytic converters…
Tigers celebrate homecoming this week. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby High School celebrates homecoming this week. Members of the 2022 homecoming court include: freshmen Alex Dealmonte and Zoe Cornaby; sophomores Kamiron Sparks and Alyse Erickson; juniors Eduardo Garcia and Remington Johnson; seniors Luke Parzych, Isabel Omness, Carson Claeys Mallory…
Obituary: Carol Powers, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater Carol J. Powers, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 in Grand Rapids. Carol was born on December 6, 1934 in Riverton Township the daughter of Floyd H. and Bertha (Carr) Bickford and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1954. On November…
HPD news, Sept. 23, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022: 12:20 a.m., family trouble, 10 block of Peach Street, City of Hart. 11:30 a.m., medical assist, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 2:35 p.m., fraud complaint, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 3:11 p.m., a 37-year-old Hart…
Baby, teen transported to hospital following 2-vehicle crash. Both drivers told police they were blinded by the sunrise. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 1-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl were transported to Spectrum Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont following a two-vehicle rear-end crash on East Arthur Road near Maple Island Road Thursday, Sept, 22, shortly before 8 a.m., according to an…
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Brighton man dies in motorcycle crash. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Brighton, Michigan man died in a motorcycle crash on southbound US 31 near the Oceana Drive overpass Wednesday, Sept. 21, shortly before 7:30 p.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post. The man, whose name is presently not being released, was declared dead at…
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