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West Shore Bank celebrating 125 years with customer appreciation events

May 24, 2023

West Shore Bank celebrating 125 years with customer appreciation events LUDINGTON — On June 30, West Shore Bank will have served the local area for 125 years.   The bank was founded as State Savings Bank of Scottville in downtown Scottville by Curtis W. MacPhail.  In honor of the Bank’s anniversary, West Shore Bank is partnering with several local businesses…

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Juveniles steal cat, mom throws it outside

May 24, 2023

Juveniles steal cat, mom throws it outside ROTHBURY — A cat was reported stolen, and juveniles were recorded walking away with it Friday evening, May 19, in the 7000 block of Surf Court, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “Nobody knows where the cat went, although they admit to taking it,” said Hasty. “The mom doesn’t…

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‘Woman beater’ spray painted on house after assault

May 24, 2023

‘Woman beater’ spray painted on house after assault HART TOWNSHIP — After a juvenile female was assaulted by a juvenile male, someone spray painted “woman beater” on the side of a house located in the 3600 block of West Lever Road Friday, May 19, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Then, eggs were thrown at the…

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Obituary: Robert VandenHeuvel, 74, of Pentwater

May 24, 2023

Obituary: Robert VandenHeuvel, 74, of Pentwater Robert Allen VandenHeuvel, 74 of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023.  Robert, also known lovingly as Bob Vandy, was born on January 14, 1949, in Hart, the son of the late Frank and Lorena (Wieber) VandenHeuvel. In 1967, he graduated from Hart High School, and shortly after was drafted in the United…

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WSCC Dean’s List, winter semester 2023

May 23, 2023

WSCC Dean’s List, winter semester 2023 WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2023 winter semester.  Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time…

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