HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present Creole du Nord Friday, Dec. 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium at Hart Middle School. Tickets are available at the door or online at hartseries.org. Louisiana music brings a real element of passion to this band. It has become the mission of the bandleader Mark…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024: 3:27 p.m., animal complaint, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. Friday, Nov. 22, 2024: 10:43 a.m., larceny, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 3:39 p.m.,…
UPDATE: NWS updated this forecast Sunday afternoon, putting Oceana County under a winter weather advisory from 7 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday. Storm could produce a foot of snow OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm watch for west Michigan that is in effect from 4 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, until…
James Milton Mize, 83, of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. James was born on July 24, 1941, the son of Oscar Mize and Martha (Johnson) Mize. He graduated from Elmhurst High School in 1959. On September 16, 1977, he married Anna (Ray) Mize. James worked as a manager at Hall’s Drive In, Inc. where he retired in…
Connie Marie (Perry) Kirwin, 73, left this earth at 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Trinity Health Hospital in Muskegon due to a brief illness. She was born August 29, 1951, in Hart and was a lifelong resident of Walkerville. Connie married Roger Kirwin on October 4, 1969, and raised three children together. Throughout Connie’s life she enjoyed…
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Connie Marie Kirwin, 73, of Walkerville, died on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. A celebration of life open house will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 North 72nd Avenue, Hart. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com ________ Receive daily…
HART — A jury found a 25-year-old Ludington woman guilty of a misdemeanor of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC), also called “super drunk driving,” in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Monday, Nov. 25. Kaytlyn Danielle Bailey is set for sentencing Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. The jury deliberated approximately 30 minutes before returning with its verdict, said…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured in a semi truck vs. pickup truck crash on M 20 near 88th Avenue Monday, Nov. 25, around 3:15 p.m. A 49-year-old White Cloud woman, who was the driver of a white 2022 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, and her passenger — a 51-year-old White Cloud man — were transported by Life EMS to…
HART — Smith & Eddy Insurance is expanding its services and strengthening its market presence in Oceana County through a partnership with the Depot Insurance Agency, 208 Washington St. The partnership allows both companies to leverage their combined expertise to deliver enhanced insurance products and services to their growing client base in Oceana County, according to Scott Smith, president of…
Employment: Lead Child Caregiver/Pre-K to 3 Teacher Ludington Area Catholic School is seeking a full-time lead PK-3 teacher/lead caregiver to begin immediately in our dynamic, faith-filled, child care center. This position is PK-3 teacher in the a.m. and a transition to the lead caregiver for our wraparound program in the afternoon. * Full-time, day position with a competitive hourly wage…
Employment: School Secretary Ludington Area Catholic School is seeking applications for the position of School Secretary for the current school year. Applicants must have: Excellent secretarial skills (verbal/written), including computer applications; Exceptional customer service and cheerful disposition; Demonstrates ability to set priorities and organize work effectively; Able to represent the school in a positive manner to those who call, write…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to M 20 near South 88th Avenue for a two-vehicle crash Monday, Nov. 25, shortly before 3:30 p.m. According to dispatch information, the crash involved a semi truck and a passenger vehicle. M 20 was closed in the vicinity of the crash, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. ______________________________ Please Support Local…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 22, 2024: 9:27 p.m., larceny of a vehicle key, 3200 block of North 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. 9:47 p.m., an 18-year-old Shelby woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated and…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. High Honors Seniors Devyn Adams, Brianna Arjona , AnnElise Bitely, Joseph Bizon , Joshua Bustos, Brooklyn Carter, Nora Chickering, Brody Clark, Aiden Coker, Kelsey Copenhaver, Alisya Cruz, Irelyn Cunningham, Jennifer DeBrot, Olivia DeBrot, Kailey Edenburn, James Galindo Lucio, Kevon Gray, Jacqueline Guerrero, Avery Guikema,…
HART — Radiant Church, will host a free Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28. from noon to 2 p.m. at Hart Historical Museum, 570 E. Lincoln St. Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide…
Emersyn Kokx, infant daughter of Alyssa Whatley and Alex Kokx of Crystal Valley, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.
Employment: Teaching Positions FiveCAP, Inc. is seeking career oriented, motivated individuals with Early Childhood Education and experience to join its leadership and teaching team in beautiful west Michigan. FiveCAP Head Start and Early Head Start programs have openings in Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. Starting Pay: Center Director, $53,000-$57,000; Lead Teacher, $44,000-$49,000; Teacher Assistant, $20 per hour with great…
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — A Go Fund Me page has been set up for the family of a 35-year-old Pentwater woman who was tragically killed on US 31 while trying to help other motorists involved in a crash on US 31 Wednesday evening, Nov. 20. Latoya Marie Smith was hit by a pickup truck north of Meisenheimer Road. According…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Juan Santana Cano, 52, pleaded guilty Sept. 23 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced Nov. 18 to 17 days in jail with credit for 17 days served; 18 months probation; and $208 in fines and costs. Two additional counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing…
HART TOWNSHIP — A portion of 88th Avenue between Filmore and Hazel roads is closed for road maintenance Friday, Nov. 22, until 3 p.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. _______________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…
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