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Voters to decide if Pentwater should transition from village to city

August 3, 2023

Voters to decide if Pentwater should transition from village to city Proposal  creates division in Pentwater By Allison Scarbrough, Editor PENTWATER — Village leaders are preparing to ask voters to consider making Pentwater a city, and an opposition group is trying to stop the effort. While benefits cited include a streamlining of services and tax advantages, opponents claim the transition…

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Recent births, posted Aug. 3, 2023

August 3, 2023

Recent births, posted Aug. 3, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Ashelynn…

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Road work on Oceana Drive in New Era begins Thursday

August 3, 2023

Road work on Oceana Drive in New Era begins Thursday NEW ERA — The Oceana County Road Commission is paving Oceana Drive from Cleveland Road to the village beginning Thursday, Aug. 3. The road work, which is weather dependent, is expected to continue through next Thursday, Aug. 10.

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Employment Opportunity: Business Manager

August 3, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Business Manager West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Business Manager. Bachelor’s degree and three years experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org.  Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:  Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.orguntil…

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Obituary: Richard Alvesteffer, 78, of Hart

August 3, 2023

Obituary: Richard Alvesteffer, 78, of Hart Richard Leo Alvesteffer, 78, of Hart, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, July 28, 2023. He married Connie Rought at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Weare on June 19, 1965, and raised four boys and five girls at their home on Southern Drive in Hart. Richard is survived by eight of his…

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