PENTWATER — The Michigan Airstream Club will bring 36 iconic Airstream travel trailers to Whispering Surf Campground at Bass Lake for its fourth annual fall rally this weekend, Oct. 2–5. The sold-out, private event is expected to be the largest Michigan rally the club is hosting this year, drawing members from across the state and beyond. “We love hosting unique,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor FERRY TOWNSHIP — Fireplace embers were determined to be the cause of a house fire at 2660 E. M 20 Saturday, Sept. 27, according to Ferry Township Fire Chief Brad Fritcher. The house is a “total loss,” said Chief Fritcher. The house, which was insured, was owned by Jason McIntyre. “The cause of the fire…
NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Holton man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on 198th Avenue near M 20 Tuesday, Sept. 23, shortly before 10 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The teen was driving a 2000 GMC New Sierra pickup truck and “was traveling south on South…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Village Council voted unanimously to appoint James “Toby” Van Ess as the new village manager last week. Van Ess replaces Rachel Witherspoon who resigned in August and began the job Oct. 1, 2024. “Toby has served as our zoning administrator since March of this year,” states the Village of Pentwater’s website. “His decades-long ties to Pentwater;…
HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will kick off its 2025-2026 season Friday, Oct. 10, when it presents the Kris Johnson Group in concert. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium, located in the Hart Middle School. Tickets are available at the door or online at hartseries.org. Kris Johnson is an empathetic,…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025: 2:41 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a trailer, 3500 block of West Jackson Road, Weare Township. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025: 3:09 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 37-year-old Muskegon…
Mary Jane Crimp, 94, of Rockford, formerly of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at StoryPoint in Rockford. She was born November 17, 1930, in Detroit, the daughter of Lloyd Paul and Irene Edna (Hodder) Bradshaw. On May 10, 1952, Mary Jane married the love of her life, Calvin Samuel Crimp, in Detroit, and they enjoyed 65 wonderful years…
Marilyn Ruth (Gundy) Tanner passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, in Hart. She was born September 5, 1928, in Muskegon, to Ralph and Fannie Gundy. She graduated from North Muskegon High School in 1946. Marilyn married LaVerne Tanner on December 26, 1947, and they celebrated 35 years together until his passing in 1983. She then spent 22 years…
Jeffrey Dean McCann Sr, 64, passed away comfortably in his home, Tuesday, September 23, 2025. He was born June 3, 1961, the son of Roy and Charlotte (Pulsipher) McCann of Hesperia. Jeffrey lived a full and active life, always bringing energy and laughter wherever he went. Known for his quick wit and endless supply of jokes, he had a gift…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor FERRY TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from four departments battled a house fire at 2660 E. M 20 Saturday, Sept. 27. Fire departments from Ferry Township, Shelby-Benona, Hesperia and Grant Township were dispatched to the scene located near the north branch of the White River around 11:30 a.m. A family of five — including children ages 2,…
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Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Jaykob Gallop, a 2014 Hart High School graduate, has found his dream job as head of grounds at Hart Public Schools, and the school property has never looked better. Thanks to Gallop’s hard work coupled with technology, the…
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, Sept. 18, 2025: 12:18 p.m., found property, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 3:38 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025: 12:30…
Larry Lee Snider, 83, of Hart, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus, Tuesday, September 23, 2025. He was born October 10, 1941, in Troy, Ohio, the son of Earl and Marguerite (Shroyer) Snider. Larry grew up in Clark County, Ohio on a 500 acre grain farm near South Charleston, where his father, Earl, was a sharecropper.…
OCRC has the lowest injury rate in the state in its payroll class. HART — The Oceana County Road Commission received three statewide safety awards this week from the County Road Association Self Insurance Fund (CRASIF). CRASIF is the worker’s compensation/liability pool for 72 of the road commissions in Michigan. The first award is the Goose Egg award for zero…
Participants will get a $75 gift card as a thank you for their time LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is asking Michigan residents in Oceana and Mason counties to join the Michigan Chemical Exposure Monitoring (MiChEM) program. The MiChEM program started in 2022 and is an ongoing statewide effort to gather data on the amount…
ROTHBURY — The Rothbury Community Church Helping Hands Food Pantry, in collaboration with District Health Department #10 and the Centers for Disease Control’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program, have received a $2,500 grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund. This funding will be used to purchase fresh produce for pantry clients, helping ensure that local…
Willard Leroy “Lee” Harvey, 88, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 22, 2025. He was born December 29, 1936, in Dearborn, the son of Robert and Alice (Mongeau) Harvey. Lee was a devoted member of the Elbridge Community Church, where he not only worshiped but also dedicated countless hours to volunteering and supporting the church’s fundraising efforts. He built his…
Dr. John Craig Persson, 71, of Pentwater, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Born on June 15, 1954, John, affectionately known as “Dino” by many, was the son of the late Clarence J. and Shirley M. (Newton) Persson. He graduated from Grosse Pointe North High School in 1972 and went on to earn his undergraduate degree…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — Two men who allegedly stole fruit from a fruit stand returned and paid the farmer, resulting in no charges being pressed against the suspects, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The men were observed in a white pickup truck with a trailer stealing $75 worth of fruit in the 900 block of South 32nd Avenue Saturday, Sept.…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School’s homecoming events will kick off Sunday, Sept, 28, with the annual powderpuff games starting at 6 p.m. at the football field. The homecoming theme this year is “Around the World.” Spirit week will begin Monday, Sept. 29, when students will…
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