HART TOWNSHIP — A section of 88th Avenue between Polk and Fox roads is closed for reconstruction until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The project began Wednesday, May 14.
HART TOWNSHIP — A section of 88th Avenue between Polk and Fox roads is closed for reconstruction until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The project began Wednesday, May 14.
The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com. Haven Reign Hoeker, the daughter of Madison Estepp and Kendan Hoeker of Mears, was born on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births …
Employment: Utilities Maintenance Technician I Utilities Maintenance Technician I – West Shore Community College seeks an outstanding individual to assist in the Facilities Maintenance area wherever required, including performing general repairs in maintaining building components and mechanical systems, custodial duties, mail pickup and delivery, assisting in loading and unloading and delivery of packages. The Utility Maintenance Technician I reports directly…
Employment: High School Art Teacher This is a paid posting. Published until May 28, 2025.
Employment: High School Special Education Teacher This is a paid posting. Published until May 28, 2025.
Employment: Middle School Math Teacher Mason County Central School District is hiring a full time Middle School Math Teacher, grades 6-8, for the 2025-2026 school year. See details and apply at: www.mccschools.org. Job #620. Application deadline: May 27, 2025 This is a paid posting. Published until May 27, 2025.
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A house fire was avoided when a lithium battery exploded on the home’s front porch on North June Drive Monday, May 12, shortly before 4 p.m. “They were charging a small RC (radio-controlled) car battery in their enclosed front porch,” said Hart Area Fire Department Public Information Officer Troy Maloney, who is…
PENTWATER — As the Pentwater Arts Council’s 2024-2025 Sculpture Walk draws to an end, the council announced its donation of a favored sculpture piece, “Gypsy,” to the Village of Pentwater. “With the help of Pentwater community input, the final decision of ‘Gypsy’ was favored by a slightly greater than 2-1 vote over ‘Time Passes,’ another popular sculpture piece,” states a…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — The following Hart High School students were named to the honor roll for the third marking period: High Honors Seniors Devyn Lynn Adams Brianna Marie Arjona Joseph John Bizon Rhylly J-Lynn Brown Joshua Ethan Jordan Bustos Brooklyn Ava Carter Nora Jane Chickering Brody…
Judy K. Miller, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her adoring family in the early hours of Sunday, May 11, 2025. Born on Saturday, November 7, 1942 in southern Indiana, Judy spent her life filling the lives of those she met with warmth and love. Judy met and married…
Frederick John Manning, 82, of Pentwater, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was born March 6, 1943, in Detroit, the son of Robert and Loreane (Godfrey) Manning. Fred graduated from Clarkston High School in 1961 and completed a bachelor of science in education degree at Central Michigan University in 1966. In 1965, Fred…
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An Oceana County woman turned a $100 online prize into a $1 million prize playing the Michigan Lottery’s Millionaire Raffle game, according to a Michigan Lottery press release. The lucky 63-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her raffle ticket online at MichiganLottery.com. “I won $100 playing an online game, so I decided to use some of my winnings…
NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Hesperia man died while riding a bicycle on East M 20 near South 176th Avenue Friday night, May 9, following a crash with a pickup truck. The victim was identified as Aaron Andreas, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “Unfortunately, I have to pass along information of a fatal crash from over the weekend…
WALKERVILLE — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering that occurred at the Walkerville Wesleyan Church, at 144 S. Hamon St., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A Bluetooth speaker valued at $150 was stolen, along with youth group snack bags. A 20-year-old Walkerville man was identified as a suspect, said Sheriff Mast, and the investigation…
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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, May 5, 2025: 9:52 p.m., breaking and entering, 5600 block of South 142nd Avenue, Otto Township. Tuesday, May 6, 2025: 11:35 a.m., retail fraud, Dollar General, Polk Road, Golden Township. A…
Maria Guadalupe Vasquez, 84, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born August 21, 1940, in Mercedes, Texas. Maria was a hardworking, loving mother, and faithful wife to the love of her life, Fabian Vasquez Sr. She liked to cook and at 47, she and Fabian opened their restaurant, LaFiesta to…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor NEW ERA — Firefighters’ quick actions saved a historic hardware store from burning down Thursday afternoon, May 8. A store employee received burns to his hand, however. Fire crews from Shelby-Benona, Grant Township and Hart departments responded to a fire at Veltman Hardware store, at 4736 First St., in downtown New Era at 3:30 p.m.…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Roel Belmares, 30, pleaded “no contest” March 10 to assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder and was sentenced May 5 to 85 days in jail with credit for 85 days served; two years probation; and $450 in fines and costs. One…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 1, 2025: 6:68 p.m., missing person, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. Friday, May 2, 2025: 2:50 p.m., assist to the Hart Area Fire Department, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 8 p.m., found property, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart.…
Maria Guadalupe Vasquez, 84, of Hart, died on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born August 21, 1940, in Mercedes, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 214 South Peach Avenue, Hart with burial in Hart Cemetery to follow. A luncheon…
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