Pirate robotics team climbs to the top.

April 1, 2022

Pirate robotics team climbs to the top. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Hart High School Robotics Team recently captured a district title and may have a shot at a state championship. The robotics program began at Hart during the 2015-16 school year. The team…

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HPD news, April 1, 2022.

April 1, 2022

HPD news, April 1, 2022. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454.  The following is recent activity of the Hart…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 1, 2022. 

April 1, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted April 1, 2022.  Charles Wesley Snyder IV, 49, of Walkerville, died on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral and Cremation Services, Hart. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths. Please consider helping to fund local news.…

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Dunes open for the season Friday.

March 31, 2022

Dunes open for the season Friday. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – The only place of its kind in the US east of the Mississippi River, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes open for the 2022 season Friday, April 1. Over 1 million people visit the scenic and unique park every year, said Silver Lake State Park Manager Jody Johnston.…

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Obituary: Bettie Neuman, 100, of Benona Township.

March 31, 2022

Obituary: Bettie Elaine Neuman, 100, of Benona Township. March 13, 1922 – March 30, 2022 Bettie, our beloved Mom, Grandmother and Great-grandmother, was born on March 13, 1922 in Hart to Dorn and Genevera Elliott Comstock. Bettie grew up in Shelby, graduating from Shelby High School in 1940.  After high school graduation, she attended Michigan State College, and was also…

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78th District Court sentencings, March 30, 2022.

March 30, 2022

78th District Court sentencings, March 30, 2022. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART —…

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Tree trimmer dies after falling 60-70 feet.

March 30, 2022

Tree trimmer dies after falling 60-70 feet. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454.  CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old Ovid, Michigan…

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Emergency care specialists physician group holds trauma simulation training.

March 29, 2022

Emergency care specialists physician group holds trauma simulation training. LUDINGTON — Emergency Care Specialists (ECS), the emergency physician group at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and most other Spectrum Health hospitals, recently held a trauma simulation skills lab for all Ludington hospital clinical team members in the emergency department. The event was designed to help the clinical team gain knowledge about…

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Sleet, freezing rain expected tonight.

March 29, 2022

Sleet, freezing rain expected tonight. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454.  The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids issued…

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Saxophone virtuoso Otis Murphy to perform April 8.

March 29, 2022

Saxophone virtuoso Otis Murphy to perform April 8. His wife, pianist Haruko Murphy, will accompany him during the Hart Community Performing Arts Series concert. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal:…

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New emergency manager brings 35 years of firefighting experience to the job.

March 29, 2022

New emergency manager brings 35 years of firefighting experience to the job. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454.  By…

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Walkerville Wesleyan Church hires Pastor Bob Abbott.

March 29, 2022

Walkerville Wesleyan Church hires Pastor Bob Abbott. WALKERVILLE — The Walkerville Wesleyan Church welcomed Pastor Bob and Anne Abbott as senior pastors last month.  The Abbotts have accepted a two-year call. Prior to accepting this call, Bob retired from Atlas Pacific Engineering in January as a senior service representative.  “Please join us in welcoming them to Walkerville Wesleyan Church as…

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Students duct tape principal to wall for Kids Heart Challenge.

March 28, 2022

Students duct tape principal to wall for Kids Heart Challenge. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — It’s not every day you get to duct tape your school principal to the wall or shave your teacher’s head. Motivated by these whacky opportunities, Spitler Elementary School students…

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78th District Court arraignments, March 28, 2022.

March 28, 2022

78th District Court arraignments, March 28, 2022. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th…

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HPD report, March 25, 2022.

March 25, 2022

HPD report, March 25, 2022. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following is recent activity of the Hart…

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Best plan of action when preparing for the worst.

March 25, 2022

Best plan of action when preparing for the worst. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor…

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78th District Court sentencings, March 24, 2022.

March 24, 2022

78th District Court sentencings, March 24, 2022. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District…

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Bridge failure closes Deer Road in Elbridge Township.

March 24, 2022

Bridge failure closes Deer Road in Elbridge Township. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454.  ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Deer Road between 144th and 160th avenues is closed until…

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Pirate News: Spitler kindergarten round-up April 13 and 14.

March 24, 2022

Pirate News: Spitler kindergarten round-up April 13 and 14. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   HART — Kindergarten round-up at Spitler Elementary School is set for Wednesday, April 13, from 4-6 p.m. and Thursday, April 14, from 5-7 p.m. in the school gym.  Each child will get to choose a…

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Driver in crash that injured elderly woman sentenced.

March 23, 2022

Driver in crash that injured elderly woman sentenced. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Caledonia man was sentenced…

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Shelby rotary, community foundation help kids attend camp.

March 22, 2022

Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454.  Shelby rotary, community foundation help kids attend camp. The Shelby Rotary Club and the Community Foundation for Oceana County offer…

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