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:…
Frances “Jeanne” Lanenga, 91, of Hart, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was born January 10, 1935 in Oak Park, Ill., the daughter of Christian & Frances (Runik) Rockholm. Jeanne met the love of her life, Louis Lanenga, at Geneva Bible Camp when they were teens. After he returned from…
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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…
Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Midland) was awarded the 2025 Medal of Merit by the National Guard Association of the United States this week. The annual award recognizes legislators on the state and federal level for contributions to the National Guard. Moolenaar was presented the medal by the National Guard Association of Michigan. “For 390 years, dedicated guardsmen have served the United…
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