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Lindsay Brown promoted to Hart’s economic development coordinator

March 9, 2026

HART — The City of Hart announced the promotion of Lindsay Brown to the position of economic and community development coordinator, filling a role that has been vacant since City Manager Nichole Kleiner previously served in the position before returning to lead the city. “Brown previously served the city as utility billing clerk and deputy clerk and will continue managing…

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Shelby band students qualify for state solo and ensemble

March 9, 2026

Concert band earns straight 1s at festival SHELBY — Six Shelby High School band students recently qualified for state solo and ensemble, and the concert band earned straight 1s at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Festival. Ensembles are rated on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the highest rating possible.  The six students who qualified…

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79th District Court arraignments, published March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Jesse James Bays, 44, of Pentwater, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Jan. 20, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Preliminary exam: March 24 at 1 p.m. Adrianna Rae Avila, 28, of Muskegon, methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Offense date: Oct. 6, 2025. Agency: OCSO. Bail:…

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March 6, 2026

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Shelby students get an A+ in attendance with SRO’s help

March 6, 2026

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational School District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Attendance is on the increase at Shelby Public Schools thanks to the efforts of the district’s school resource officer Tim Simon, who is a deputy for the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. As a reward for…

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