HART – City of Hart voters will consider a proposed 2-mill public safety millage during the Nov. 3 general election. The proposal would authorize an additional property tax levy for four years, beginning in 2027 and continuing through 2030. “The city has not requested a millage increase since 2002,” states a press release from the City of Hart. “Over the…
HART — A 33-year-old Norton Shores man who was apparently angry for not receiving a gas card from the Department of Health and Human Services staff allegedly slammed the government office’s front entrance door so hard Friday, Oct. 16, that it caused $500 in damages. The incident occurred after staff told the man that they could not release his girlfriend’s…
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: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026: 1:10 p.m., fraud, City of Hart. A person was defrauded $1,500 through a cash app after receiving a phone call demanding bail money from a scammer claiming to…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 24-year-old Walkerville woman faces a felony charge of operating under the influence or while impaired causing death and a misdemeanor of moving violation causing death following a two-vehicle crash on South 192nd Avenue near East White Road the afternoon of July 10. Hannah Lynn Fessenden crossed the centerline, causing a head-on crash…
Dennis Mitchell Best, 57, of Hart, died on Friday, October 16, 2026, at home. He was born February 4, 1969, in Shelby, the son of Charles and Betty (Achterhoff) Best. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel.. www.beaconfh.com Listing of 2026 deaths.…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A former Shelby High School teacher and varsity boys soccer coach was sentenced to two and a half to 15 years in prison for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, Oct. 13. Jairo Humberto Coronado, 42, pleaded no contest to the charge, Aug. 4. “The victim…
The following are Halloween events reported to Mason County Press and Oceana County Press: Friday, Oct. 23, 2026: 8-10 p.m., Mason County Eastern Class of 2027 presents the Forsaken Forest Haunted Trail, “Fear Awaits One Night Only,” MCE school pavilion, $5 admission, recommended for ages 8 and up. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cherry Point Farm…
HART — Early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm election begins Saturday, Oct. 24, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Hart Community Center, 407 S. State St. Early voting previously took place at the Oceana County Courthouse, but the venue has been changed to the Hart Community Center. The following are early voting hours: Saturday, Oct. 24: 8…
Dear Editor: I am writing in support of electing Ross Field as the representative for Shelby and Ferry townships on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners. Ross has thrown his hat in the ring as a write-in candidate for a seat that became vacant recently when a commissioner resigned before his term ended. Ross is the ideal candidate for this…
Robert Lewis Schultz, 79 of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Born in Hart on September 22, 1947, Robert, lovingly known as Bob, was the son of the late William and Maybelle (Fulker) Schultz. Born with an innate sense of humor and a knack for sarcasm, Bob’s personality was as spirited as it was endearing. He graduated from…
James “Jim” Conkle, 74, passed away on Wednesday October 14, 2026 in his home in Pentwater, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 1, 1952 to Mabel and Wilford “June” Conkle, Jim was the eldest of six children. He graduated from Walkerville High School in 1970. In 1986 he received his tradesman license and worked for Great Lakes Energy for…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The remains of an unidentified baby girl found dead inside a porta-potty at the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury, June 28, will be buried in an Ottawa County cemetery. Oceana County Probate Judge Eric Fox issued an order Thursday, Oct. 15, ruling that Baby Doe’s remains be placed in custody of Travis Byrnes…
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: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026: 9 a.m., a 21-year-old Newaygo man was arrested for violating a personal protection order (PPO), Lever Road, Hart Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Wednesday,…
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a freeze warning for Oceana County and several other counties beginning at midnight Friday night, Oct. 16, through 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Temperatures as low as 31 are expected. The warning covers portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan, including Oceana, Muskegon, Newaygo, Ottawa, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm,…
The following birth has been reported: Miley Kathryn Howard, the daughter of Jayme and Matthew McCrary-Howard of Pentwater, was born on Friday, October 16, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births __________________________________ Please Support Local News Coverage For generations, local newspapers were supported by subscriptions. Today, while Mason County…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — They may be fierce rivals on the football field. But off the field, Hart and Shelby high schools are working together for the betterment of the community. A food drive organized by school resource officers Tim Simon and…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Heather Hallack of Hart recently received a Michigan Sheriff’s Association award from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for saving the life of another woman. Hallack’s heroism extended beyond that courageous act when she organized a campaign that raised $36,900 to ensure all Oceana County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles are equipped with AEDs (automated…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 27-year-old mother convicted of second-degree child abuse in connection to the death of her 7-month-old son was sentenced to 54 months (4 ½ years) to 10 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 12. Elizabeth LynnLanor Hogan pleaded no contest to the charge, Aug. 10. Her boyfriend, Devin…
HART — After a nearly four-month investigation, the Michigan State Police turned over a 385-page report regarding allegations involving the Gull Lake High School football program to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office. Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon said it will be a long process to review the file. “It is massive and will take time to review,” he said. …
Carolee Ann Youngstrom, 95, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Grand Rapids. Born July 4, 1931, to Carrie and Andy Reames, one of seven daughters. Carolee graduated from Hart High School, class of 1949, then became a legal secretary. She went on to work as an office manager at Oceana County Mental Health until retirement. Carolee married Ervin…
Arthur Russell Lunn, 97, of Hart, formerly of Livonia, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 11, 1929, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, the son of Herbert and Emily (Bradley) Lunn. Russ attended the University of Alabama as an Air Force ROTC cadet and graduated with a degree in accounting in…
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