By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — A recent change to the Electric Forest neighbor wristband program is causing a stir among local residents, and a petition launched this week is aimed at convincing festival organizers to reverse their decision. The massive music festival attracts tens of thousands of people from all over the US and beyond to the small…
Open house Saturday to present plans to the community HESPERIA — Design work is underway for a $23.7 million water system improvement project in the village, and an open house Saturday March 23 from noon to 2 p.m. at the village hall will focus on the project. Construction could begin as early as fall of 2024 on a new well,…
A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids for several Michigan counties Friday, March 22, including Oceana and Mason counties. Forecasters are predicting 3-7 inches of snow. The advisory is in effect beginning at 3 a.m. Friday until midnight Friday night. Other counties included in the advisory: Muskegon, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta,…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Robert Morris Bulow, 61, of 5361 W. Longbridge Rd., Pentwater; failure to register as a sex offender and failure to comply with sex offender reporting duties. Preliminary exam waived/case bound over to circuit court. – Raymond Howard Denevan, 36, of 2157 W. Bard Rd., Muskegon;…
‘This proposal will be focusing on nothing more than keeping our students and staff warm, safe and secure.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Pentwater school officials are hoping the “the third time’s a charm,” as the district seeks voter approval of a $7.59 million bond proposal, May 7, for critical school improvements. This is the third time the…
Sandra Lynn Purdy, 57, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Corewell Health, Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, surrounded by family. She was born November 17, 1966, the daughter of Norman and Beatrice (Clark) Carrier, the youngest of five children. Sandra, affectionately known as Sandy, was a 1984 graduate of Hart High School. During her senior year, she met the…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Christopher Lee Gasparas, 43, of 8776 N. 104th Ave., Pentwater, pleaded guilty March 5 to second-offense domestic violence and was sentenced to 16 days suspended jail with credit for 16 days served; one year probation; no contact with the victim; and $500 in fines and costs. Alice…
HART — The Hart Area Public Library is hosting Erin Bartels Tuesday, April 9, at 10 a.m. at the Hart Community Center as part of the Library of Michigan’s 2024 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour. This year, 13 authors whose engaging works were chosen as 2024 Michigan Notable Books will visit 50 sites throughout the state. Erin will be discussing…
Pam Walker Says “Color Me Gone” Pam Walker McGuire of Mears, was born May 8, 1948 to John and Donna Walker. Pam left her body on March 15, 2024. She was a retired level three tax assessor for Golden, Pentwater and Benona Townships. She was co-owner of Ziffel Farms and Pam’s Kitchen where she made Aunt Pam’s tincture and miracle…
Mark Charles Smith, 54, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters, following a 20 year battle with a rare liver disease, and a liver transplant in November; he ultimately succumbed to a hard-fought battle against liver bile duct cancer. He was born October 16, 1969, in Muskegon, the son of Dale…
Sara Kathleen “Trinkie” (Hornsby) Avila, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, entered the kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Muskegon, at the age of 46. She was born June 27, 1977, in Shelby, to Richard and Venus Hornsby. Trinkie was known for her loving and protective nature, her independence, sense of humor, outspokenness, and most…
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Notice of Public Hearing: Weare Township A public hearing of the proposed 2024-2025 general fund budget of the Township of Weare shall be held on March 26, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Weare Township Hall at 6506 N. Oceana Dr. Hart, MI 49420. The property tax millage rate for support of this proposed budget shall be a subject of…
Woodrow “Woody” Ernest Millspaugh, Jr., 78, of Scottville passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Woody was born on August 17, 1945 in Flint, the oldest child of Woodrow and Georgia (Lucas) Millspaugh, Sr., and graduated from Goodrich High School with the class of 1963. He furthered his education at Central Michigan University and completed his bachelor’s degree after serving his…
Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — First grader Claire Pochyla raised the most money of any student for her school’s playground fundraiser, earning her the prize of being “Principal for the Day.” “I won the fundraiser because I got the most money, and then…
PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a semi truck crash on southbound US 31 near Monroe Road Monday, March 18, around 1 p.m. The caller reported to Mason Oceana 911 that the male semi truck driver was able to exit the vehicle and was not injured.
WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Grand Haven man suffered minor injuries in a rollover crash on US 31 Sunday, March 17, around 10:30 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The man was southbound in a 2003 Ford F150 pickup truck near Monroe Road “when he lost control and went left off the highway, striking a pine…
HART TOWNSHIP — Oceana County emergency first responders saved two people who were trapped inside a burning SUV after it crashed on US 31 Saturday, March 16, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “The occupants did suffer some injuries but were very fortunate that they were able to be pulled from the vehicle as it was on fire…
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