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Evelyn “Evie” Kay Bonstell, 83, of Hart, passed away sooner than expected on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Evie was born April 25, 1942, in Hesperia, to Cecil Gardner and Cora (Brown) Spaulding. On February 25, 1961, she fell in love and married Kenneth “Oop” Bonstell, with whom she shared over three decades…
Darlaine Marie Edel, 85, of Scottville, formerly of Hart, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born April 25, 1940, in Hart, the daughter of Robert and Gloria (Mitteer) Pierce. Darlaine loved raising different kinds of animals on the farms she grew up on. She also loved to watch the wildlife in her front and back yards. Darlaine is…
Employment: Assistive Technology Consultant West Shore Educational Service District and Wexford Missaukee Intermediate School District have a shared full-time position vacancy for an Assistive Technology Consultant. Bachelor’s degree in Assistive Technology or related field required. To view a complete job posting, visit the website at www.wsesd.org. Email cover letter, resume, credentials and references to: Trina Scott, Human Resources Coordinator at…
PENTWATER — It doesn’t get much more All-American than Pentwater Homecoming. Locals and visitors alike are gearing up to celebrate their beloved community during the village’s largest annual event Aug. 14-17. In its 95th year, the late summer celebration includes many activities that return year after year. Favorites include the strawberry shortcake social, a combined concert with the Pentwater Civic…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART – Brandon Bruce is excited to be back as Hart Public Schools high school principal. Bruce, 53, was hired back at Hart Public Schools two years ago as the Spitler Elementary School principal after serving as superintendent of his alma…
Photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — National Night Out drew hundreds of people to the Shelby Township Community Park Tuesday evening, Aug. 5, where police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other public safety personnel showed the community their vehicles; provided demonstrations of life-saving equipment; gave away prizes and food; and played games with the children. The event, which…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 36-year-old man was sentenced to 29 months to 20 years in prison Monday, Aug 4, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic, according to court records. Stephen Dale Yeager pleaded guilty to the charge, June 16. Yeager received credit for one day…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Devon Izac Mathew Smith, 29, pleaded guilty June to fourth-degree fleeing and eluding a police officer and was sentenced Aug. 4 to two months in jail with credit for 16 days served; two years probation; and $258 in fines and costs, according to court records. Charges…
Jose Juan “Pepe” Arenas, 55, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, after a very recent liver cancer diagnosis. Born on March 18, 1970 in Valle Hermoso, Mexico, Pepe was the youngest of four children born to Rosaura Urrutia Gonzalez and J. Felix Arenas Puente. Not once after his diagnosis did Jose fear or question God; he was only…
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. Bryer Lee Marciniak, the son of Madison and Troy Marciniak Jr., was born on Monday, August 4, 2025. Olivia June Stevenson, the daughter of Melissa and Jon Stevenson of Hart, was born on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Hudson Ray…
Steve Andrew Culler, 77, of Bullhead Az., previously of Mears, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 after battling prostate cancer. He was born on November 24, 1947. Steve is survived by his daughter Chaunnee Gilbert of Fruitport; grandson, Jarred Gilbert of Wyoming, Mich.; granddaughter, Morgan (Derek) Huffman and great- grandsons Bradenton and Branson Huffman, all of Fruitport; sister, Nancy…
Employment: K-5 Elementary STEM Teacher This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 13, 2025.
Celebration of Life for Al Burmeister A celebration of life will be held for Al Burmeister on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. at his home on the family farm, 5426 S. 64th Ave., New Era. Alan Walter Burmeister of New Era died on Feb. 13, 2025 at the age of 61. ______________ Please Support Local News Receive…
Employment: Special Education Paraprofessional West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Special Education Paraprofessional. High School diploma required; two years experience preferred. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 35-year-old Walkerville woman was sentenced to five to 10 years in prison for a conviction of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 4. Markie Marie Castillo, of 5481 Deer Rd., pleaded “no contest” June 2 to the charge for…
HESPERIA — After two weeks, the Village of Hesperia’s boil water advisory was lifted Monday morning, Aug. 4. A water main break, July 21, sparked the issue. The village is in the midst of a $23.7 million water improvement project, and an unmarked water main was accidentally hit on the corner of M 120 and Cook Street during work on…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Friday, Aug. 1, 2025: 9 a.m., a 46-year-old Hart woman was cited for operating without a license, Oceana Drive and VanBuren Road, Hart Township. 11:35 a.m., single-vehicle crash, minor injury,…
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, July 31, 2025: 2:09 a.m., a 38-year-old Paw Paw woman was cited for driving while license suspended and improper license plate, North Westwood Drive near Monroe Road, Weare Township. 7:48 p.m.,…
Jill Ann Davis, 80, of Pentwater, passed away August 3, 2025. She was born July 1, 1945, in Hart, the daughter of Stewart and Vivian (Barkel) Dillingham. Jill was a spit-fire in her younger years, leaving many memories and stories for her family to remember. Later in life, Jill was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, but despite her diagnosis, she never…
Employment: Elementary Principal, Hart Public Schools This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 8, 2025
Employment: High School Secretary, Hart Public Schools This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 8, 2025
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