Drunk driving, assault arrests top sheriff’s office activity

February 23, 2024

Drunk driving, assault arrests top sheriff’s office activity 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: Friday, Feb. 16, 2024: 5:10 p.m., a 63-year-old Holton man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, East Park Road, Otto Township. He was lodged…

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Motivational speaker energizes students

February 23, 2024

Motivational speaker energizes students Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Motivational speaker Brian Pruitt electrified the Hart Middle School gym with an energetic, inspirational and humorous speech Friday, Feb. 23. An All-American running back at Central Michigan University, Pruitt was a college football teammate…

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Congressman Moolenaar to host agriculture roundtable

February 23, 2024

Congressman Moolenaar to host agriculture roundtable WEARE TOWNSHIP — Congressman John Moolenaar will lead a roundtable discussion with farmers from Michigan’s Second Congressional District at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at West Michigan Research Station, 5185 N. Oceana Dr. The group will discuss Moolenaar’s Supporting Farm Operations Act, which will reduce labor costs for farmers by freezing wage rates…

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Obituary: Christine Jensen, 78, of Hart

February 23, 2024

Obituary: Christine Jensen, 78, of Hart Christine Louise Jensen, 78, passed away February 20, 2024, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. Chris was born November 27, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Dr. Benjamin Hawkins and Ruth (Benzon) Hawkins. Chris is survived by: her husband of 57 years, David Jensen; their two sons, James David Jensen of Hart…

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Employment Opportunity: Middle School Physical Education Teacher

February 23, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Middle School Physical Education Teacher This is a paid posting. Posted until March 8, 2024. 

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Employment Opportunity: Maintenance Supervisor

February 23, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Maintenance Supervisor This is a paid posting. Posted until March 8, 2024. 

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Employment Opportunity: Secondary Health Teacher

February 23, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Secondary Health Teacher, High School This is a paid posting. Posted until March 8, 2024

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Employment Opportunity: Middle School Science Teacher

February 23, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Middle School Science Teacher This is a paid posting. Posted until March 8, 2024.

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Judge Lambrix reflects on long career as he readies for retirement

February 22, 2024

Judge Lambrix reflects on long career as he readies for retirement By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Oceana County Probate Court Judge Bradley Lambrix has announced he is retiring after serving 18 years on the bench. Judge Lambrix’s last day on the job will be Dec. 31, 2024. “The new term for my successor will commence Jan. 1,” he…

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News alert: trailer fire near Walkerville

February 22, 2024

News alert: trailer fire near Walkerville UPDATE: No one was home at the time of the fire, although pet dogs may be missing. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Firefighters were dispatched to 6750 Rossell Lake Road near Walkerville for a trailer fire Thursday, Feb. 22, around 2:30 p.m. At first the call was dispatched as an abandoned trailer, but more information was…

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VIDEO: Designing the perfect water wheel

February 21, 2024

Video: Designing the perfect water wheel West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career & Technical Education Design Fabrication and Welding class recently completed their water wheel…

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Police release more details in love triangle stabbing case

February 21, 2024

Police release more details in love triangle stabbing case WEBBER TOWNSHIP, Lake County — The Michigan State Police, Hart post, continues to investigate the stabbing of a Hart man involved in a love triangle dispute at a residence near Baldwin Sunday, Feb. 18. “Troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hart post, are investigating a stabbing stemming from a dispute between a…

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MSP news, posted Feb. 20, 2024

February 20, 2024

MSP news, posted Feb. 20, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, Feb. 16, 2024: 1:38 a.m., a 50-year-old Grand Rapids woman was arrested for assault and battery, 700 block of…

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Hart High School flutists advance to state competition

February 20, 2024

Hart High School flutists advance to state competition Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart High School band members Lluvia Burillo-Castro and Lynessa Fielder performed for judges at District 1 Solo and Ensemble Feb. 10, earning a trip to the state competition. The seniors each performed a solo and…

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Hart man stabbed in love triangle dispute

February 20, 2024

Hart man stabbed in love triangle dispute By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WEBBER TOWNSHIP, Lake County — A 31-year-old Hart man is listed in “stable but serious condition” after being stabbed Sunday, Feb. 18, near Baldwin, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post. The stabbing, which was the result of an apparent love triangle, occurred…

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Employment Opportunity: Athletic Director, part-time

February 20, 2024

Employment Opportunity: Athletic Director, part-time This is a paid posting. Posted until March 1, 2024.

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Firefighters quickly extinguish house fire

February 19, 2024

Firefighters quickly extinguish house fire By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor FERRY TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from three departments quickly extinguished a house fire at 2491 E. Pierce Road Monday night, Feb. 19. The blaze, which was dispatched shortly before 7 p.m., appeared to have originated in the basement of the two-story home, said Ferry Township Fire Department Cpt. Chris Ernst. “From…

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Learning through teaching

February 19, 2024

Learning through teaching By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Singer Phil Collins once wrote a song lyric that says, “In learning, you will teach … and in teaching, you will learn.” That’s certainly what happens when members of the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center share their skills with students who are working on hands-on projects at the center under the…

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