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…
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…
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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